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Hythe

5,978 people · median £330,000 · Folkestone and Hythe

High wellbeingCleaner air than most
Folkestone and Hythe Council · Green / Liberal Democrat coalition   13/30 seats · 43% · OCD 2026
65/100
Mixed
AcreRight area score · our comparison, not an official rating
£330k
median price
+6.5%
5-year growth
100%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
£330k
median sold price
8.1 yrs
of local pay to buy
+6.5%
5-year change
£350k
typical terraced
53 min
London — fastest
12
rail stations
100%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
2
grammar schools
48
schools total
6.6
NO₂ · WHO 10
27.6%
in a flood zone
1,079
green spaces
6.2
PM2.5 · WHO 5
402
eat & drink
82
shops
85.4%
gigabit
29
gyms & leisure

Tiles show neighbourhood’s own prices and crime; schools, transport, health & amenities are shown for the wider area — each tab labels its source.

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Sold price trend +6.5%

£195k£256k£317k£378k20142025£330,000
£212,500 in 2014 → £330,000 in 2025 · 200 sales in 12 months
In Folkestone and Hythe:
11th cheapest of 14 neighbourhoods

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The area in short neighbourhood AI summary

Hythe is a neighbourhood in Kent with a population of 5,978. The median property price is £330,000, with 200 sales in the past 12 months and prices rising 6.5% over five years. Detached homes sell for a median of £675,000, while flats average £167,500.

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The area shows moderate deprivation; about 45% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived. Hythe has an older demographic, with a median age of 57.4 years and 39.6% of residents aged 65 or over. Owner-occupied homes account for 64.3% of housing. One-person households represent 44.8% of the community. Education levels are mixed: 33.3% of residents hold Level 4 qualifications or above, though 18.7% have no qualifications. Air quality is generally good, with low nitrogen dioxide levels and moderate particulate matter. Broadband coverage is extensive, with 99.6% superfast connectivity. The area contains 4 conservation areas and 105 listed buildings. Council tax for Band D is £2,457.48.

Generated at data-refresh time from this report's own figures — never invented at request time. · as of 2026-08-01T07:56:12Z

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All figures, sources and dates
Prices2026-05
Affordability2025
Deprivation2025
Census2021
Schools2026
Health2026/2025
Transport2026
Broadband2024
Environment2026
Ground checks2022–25
Heritage & planning2026
Amenities2026
Companies2026-07-01

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