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CT19 6BJ Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Folkestone and Hythe
About CT19 6BJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
CT19 6BJ is a postcode in Folkestone Harbour, Folkestone and Hythe, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CT19 6BJ, then scores the surrounding small area 47/100 - bottom 35% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CT19 6BJ are schools and education and jobs, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CT19 6BJ is based on Folkestone and Hythe 003 Census 2021. It covers 7,988 residents, 1,867 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 60% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 27% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 4/10.
For property prices near CT19 6BJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CT19 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £260k from 66 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CT19 6BJ can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CT19 6BJ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CT19 6BJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 14 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CT19 6BJ
Is CT19 6BJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 47/100 (bottom 35% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CT19 6BJ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CT19 6BJ?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CT19 6BJ?
LocaleIQ matched CT19 6BJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CT19 6BJ?
The latest median sold price is £260k based on 66 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CT19 6BJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 14 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.