Albert Road is in Hythe and in Shepway district. CT21 6BW is located in the Hythe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Folkestone and Hythe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Albert Road, Hythe, CT21 6BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT21 6BP, CT21 6BL, CT21 6BN, CT21 6BZ, CT21 6BH, CT21 6EN, CT21 6BF, CT21 6BS, CT21 6DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT21 6BW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 48.7% | -5.8% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 45.5% | 51.3% | 5.8% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.4% | 37.4% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 33.6% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -10.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 3.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 16.4% | 6.0% | 9.1% | 7.3% |
| Widowed | 13.3% | 8% | -5.3% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.4% | 40.4% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 36.3% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 15.6% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.2% | 16.7% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 16.7% | 2.6% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 11% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 15.9% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 32.6% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.9% | 97.1% | 3.2% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 91.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.2% | 91.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 0.6% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 91.4% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 5.4% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albert Road was 93.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.5% higher than the Hythe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Albert Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Hythe and the 91st highest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Queens Court Albert Road, Hythe, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-12-16 | £194,600 |
| 8 Queens Court Albert Road, Hythe, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2017-06-21 | £167,141 |
| 8 Queens Court Albert Road, Hythe, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2007-06-22 | £194,312 |
| 8 Queens Court Albert Road, Hythe, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2006-06-02 | £180,354 |
| 2 Queens Court Albert Road, Hythe, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2004-01-16 | £212,667 |
CT21 6BW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hythe Bay CofE Primary School Cinque Ports Avenue , CT21 6HS | 3out of 4 | 107 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School St John's Road , CT21 4BE | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltwood CofE Primary School Grange Road , Saltwood CT21 4QS | 4out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palmarsh Primary School St George's Place , CT21 6NE | 3out of 4 | 2,341 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seabrook Church of England Primary School Seabrook Road , CT21 5RL | 4out of 4 | 3,158 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockhill Park Performing Arts College Sandling Road , Saltwood CT21 4HL | 3out of 4 | 1,878 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Play Parlour | OSBORNE HOUSE, 3-5 PORTLAND ROAD | 226 yd | |
| Taste of Kathmandu | 1-3 PROSPECT ROAD | 348 yd | |
| Lashings Cafe | 30 HIGH STREET | 381 yd | |
| Terracotta Restaurant | 22 HIGH STREET | 386 yd | |
| Gingers Kitchen | GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 6-8 BANK STREET | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Mariners | THREE MARINERS, 37 WINDMILL STREET | 53 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, ST LEONARDS ROAD | 91 yd | |
| Hythe Albion Club | 5 ALBERT LANE | 110 yd | |
| Noiy's Noodles at The Hope Inn | THE HOPE INN, 82 STADE STREET | 188 yd | |
| Red Lion Hotel | RED LION HOTEL, RED LION SQUARE | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Road Fish Bar | 2A Park Road | 181 yd | |
| Mit Milch | 2 CORNER HOUSE BUILDINGS, RED LION SQUARE | 347 yd | |
| Golden Bowl | 20 HIGH STREET | 387 yd | |
| Aspendos Hythe | ASPENDOS, PROSPECT ROAD | 784 yd | |
| Hong Kong House | 166-170 HIGH STREET | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 54-56 HIGH STREET | 414 yd | |
| Sainsburys | SAINSBURYS, 19 MILITARY ROAD | 580 yd | |
| Waitrose | WAITROSE, PROSPECT ROAD | 784 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hythe Bay C Of E Primary School And Childrens Centre CINQUE PORTS AVENUE | grass pitches | 250 yd |
| Hythe Cricket And Squash Club The Grove | grass pitches, squash courts | 420 yd |
| South Road Recreation Ground South Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 557 yd |
| The Hythe Fitness Centre (Closed) 158b 158b High Street | health and fitness suite | 762 yd |
| Reachfield Stadium REACHFIELDS | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Hythe Swimming Pool SOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 804 yd |
| Hythe Imperial Health Club & Spa PRINCES PARADE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,069 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 34.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55.23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55.23 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.