9,982 people · median £187,470 · Folkestone and Hythe
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Folkestone is a neighbourhood in Kent with a population of 9,982. The median property price stands at £187,470, with 384 sales recorded in the past 12 months and prices rising 17.7 per cent over five years. Flats dominate the market at 306 sales with a median of £179,250.
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The area shows significant deprivation, with about 15 per cent of neighbourhoods in England being more deprived. Residents are predominantly aged 42.2 years on average, with 88.4 per cent identifying as White. Housing is characterised by high private renting at 55.3 per cent, with owner-occupied homes at 32.3 per cent. One-person households make up 53.7 per cent of the 5,483 households. Educational attainment is mixed: 30.8 per cent hold Level 4 or above qualifications, though 21.7 per cent have no qualifications. Air quality is good, with nitrogen dioxide at low levels and PM2.5 moderate. Broadband connectivity is strong, with 98.0 per cent superfast coverage. Council tax for band D is £2,457.48 for 2026/27.
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