CT20 area guide

House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the CT20 postcode district in Folkestone and Hythe. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.

Average price

UK House Price Index

Sales in sample
43

Median £260,000

Crimes, last 6 months
2,047

Street-level crime at the district centre

Good or better schools
8

Ofsted rated, within one mile

What the data says about CT20

the median of the 43 most recent Land Registry sales recorded inside CT20 is £260,000.

Of 255 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in CT20, band D is the most common, and 65.1% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.

Police recorded 2,047 crimes around the centre of CT20 in the six months to 2026-06, most often violence and sexual offences (654).

There are 8 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of CT20 in Folkestone and Hythe, including Sandgate Primary School.

The district covers the Cheriton, Folkestone Central, Folkestone Harbour, Hythe ward areas.

Energy ratings in CT20
A
0 · 0%
B
6 · 2.4%
C
83 · 32.5%
D
104 · 40.8%
E
47 · 18.4%
F
11 · 4.3%
G
4 · 1.6%

Sample of 255 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in CT20, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.

Busiest streets for sales in CT20
EARLS AVENUE
3 sales · median £327,500
INGLES ROAD
2 sales · median £222,500
BLUNDEN DRIVE
2 sales · median £288,000
BOUVERIE ROAD WEST
2 sales · median £275,000
SANDGATE HIGH STREET
2 sales · median £101,000
THE LEAS
2 sales · median £109,000
CROMWELL PARK PLACE
2 sales · median £352,500
WESTBOURNE GARDENS
2 sales · median £242,500
THE BAYLE
2 sales · median £73,500
CHURCH ROAD
2 sales · median £285,000
RISBOROUGH LANE
1 sales · median £265,000
ROYAL MILITARY AVENUE
1 sales · median £260,000
Recorded crime in CT20
Violence and sexual offences654
Anti-social behaviour421
Criminal damage and arson250
Shoplifting185
Other theft111
Drugs109
Public order103
Vehicle crime57
Burglary51

Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-06.

Schools near CT20

Primary

  • Sandgate Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 mi
  • Christ Church Cep Academy, FolkestoneGood · 0.6 mi
  • Stella Maris Catholic Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.7 mi
  • Morehall Primary School and NurseryGood · 0.8 mi
  • St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.9 mi

Secondary

  • School of English StudiesNot rated · 0.0 mi
  • Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)Not rated · 0.1 mi
  • The Harvey Grammar SchoolNot rated · 0.5 mi
  • The Folkestone School for GirlsGood · 0.5 mi
  • Compass Community School Coastal ParkNot rated · 0.6 mi
Wards covered by CT20

Cheriton · Folkestone Central · Folkestone Harbour · Hythe · Sandgate & West Folkestone

Common questions about CT20

What is the average house price in CT20?

We do not currently have a published average for CT20. Search a specific address for its own sale history and valuation context.

Is CT20 a safe area?

Police recorded 2,047 crimes near the centre of CT20 in the six months to 2026-06. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 654 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.

What EPC rating do homes in CT20 usually have?

Band D is the most common rating in our sample of 255 certificates from CT20, with 65.1% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.

What are the schools like near CT20?

8 schools within a mile of the CT20 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include School of English Studies. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.

Where does this CT20 data come from?

HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.