Hythe area report

Highlights

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 per cent over five years. Flats median at £167,500, terraces at £350,000, semi-detached at £485,500, and detached at £675,000. Air quality is good, with nitrogen dioxide at 6.6 micrograms per cubic metre (low band) and particulate matter at 6.2 (moderate band). Flood risk affects 27.6 per cent of the area. The neighbourhood contains 105 listed buildings and 4 conservation areas. Crime in May 2026 totalled 62 incidents, led by anti-social behaviour (15 cases) and violent crime (14 cases). Broadband coverage is strong at 99.6 per cent superfast and 85.4 per cent gigabit-capable. About 45 per cent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived. Council tax band D is £2,457.48 annually. Governance is handled by Folkestone & Hythe District Council under no overall control.

Data updated 2026/2025. Hythe, Kent — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.

This district. Figures below lead with Hythe’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.

Within Kent, Hythe ranks 5th cheapest of 13, 5th safest and 2nd most affordable.

What does it cost?

• £330,000 median home price (HM Land Registry Price Paid, May 2026) Across this district

Sold prices in Hythe have risen 7% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).

Who lives here?

• 109,758 residents (ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), 2021) This district

About 45% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Hythe (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 5 of 10, national basis). Little changed since 2019 (decile 6).

Schools

• 96% of inspected schools rated Good or Outstanding (Get Information About Schools (GIAS) + Ofsted inspections MI, 2026) Across this district

Getting around

• 85% of premises can get gigabit broadband (Ofcom Connected Nations, 2024) Across this district

Has it been a good investment?

Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 4.6% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/hythe.

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Nearby areas we cover: Sandgate, Cheriton, Golden Valley.