Area Information for Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 3PA

Summary Back to Top

Shorncliffe Road in Folkestone is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the Cheriton ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Folkestone and Hythe. This page combines information for the address Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 3PA, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of CT20 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Folkestone and Hythe
Ward Cheriton
Constituency Folkestone and Hythe * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South East
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 3PA:

Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 3PB
Audley Road, Folkestone, CT20 3QA
Coolinge Lane, Folkestone, CT20 3QE
Croft Lane, Folkestone, CT20 3QD
Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 3PD
Hook Close, Folkestone, CT20 3PE

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about CT20 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 3PA is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing Back to Top

House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 35
Semi-Detached 50
Terraced 38
Flat (Purpose-Built) 1
Flat (Converted) 1
Residence in Commercial Building 4
Total 129
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 47
Owned with Mortgage 50
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 0
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 19
Rented: Other 10
Rent Free 0
Total 127

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 28
Two People 43
Three People 22
Four People 26
Five People 6
Six People 3
Seven People 0
8+ People 2
Total 130

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 31
Family Household 90
Other Household 10
Total 131

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 69
Deprived In One Dimension 48
Deprived In Two Dimensions 10
Deprived In Three Dimensions 3
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 130

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Folkestone and Hythe constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 47% male.

Gender
Male 163
Female 184
Total 347

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 24
5-9 24
10-14 22
15-19 30
20-24 17
25-29 10
30-34 25
35-39 29
40-44 22
45-49 32
50-54 13
55-59 24
60-64 14
65-69 20
70-74 21
75-79 12
80-84 5
85+ 3
Total 347

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode CT20 3PA does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 81
Married 149
Separated 6
Divorced 19
Widowed 16
Total 271

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 171
Good 129
Fair 41
Bad 6
Very Bad 4
Total 351

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 92
Apprenticeship 21
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 55
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 34
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 25
No GCSEs or Equivalent 35
Other 9
Total 271

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 86% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 299
Mixed Ethnicity 6
Indian 2
Other Asian 23
Black African 4
Arab 6
Other 9
Total 349

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 307
European Union 7
Africa 4
Middle East and Asia 31
Total 349

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 307
10+ Years 25
5-10 Years 5
2-5 Years 7
Less Than 2 Years 3
Total 347

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to CT20 3PA.

Passport(s) Held
None 24
United Kingdom 309
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 5
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 11

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 144
Christian 141
Buddhist 14
Hindu 9
Jewish 0
Muslim 6
Sikh 0
Other Religion 11
Not Stated 24
Total 349

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 80
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 39
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 29
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 6
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 27
Retired 58
Looking After Home or Family 15
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 9
Other 6
Total 271

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 17
Professional Occupations 29
Associate Professional Occupations 28
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 9
Skilled Trades Occupations 20
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 20
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 14
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 9
Elementary Occupations 9
Total 155

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 29
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 51
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 45
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 35
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 18
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 30
Semi-Routine Occupation 19
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 15
Full-time Student 25
Total 267

Policing and Crime (42) Back to Top

Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 3PA is within the Cheriton policing neighbourhood, under the Kent Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 42 crimes were reported within half a mile of CT20 3PA.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 42 crimes committed near Shorncliffe Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Cheriton
Force Website: https://www.kent.police.uk

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Nearby Services Back to Top

Key: Railway Stations Railway Station Hospitals Hospital GP Practices GP Dentists Dentist Opticians Optician Primary School Primary School Secondary School Secondary School

Below are the details of the closest services to CT20 3PA. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for CT20 3PA.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 13 closest railway stations to Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 3PA. The nearest railway station is Folkestone West, approximately < 50 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Folkestone West < 50 yards
Folkestone Central 0.7 miles
Sandling 3.8 miles
Westenhanger 5.1 miles
Kearsney (Kent) 6.8 miles
Dover Priory 7.2 miles
Shepherds Well 7.9 miles
Snowdown 9.4 miles
Aylesham 11 miles
Martin Mill 11 miles
Adisham 12 miles
Wye 12 miles
Bekesbourne 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 3PA. The nearest is Morehall Primary School and Nursery, approximately 520 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Morehall Primary School and Nursery 520 yards
    
Sandgate Primary School 610 yards
    
All Soul's Church of England Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Folkestone Primary 0.8 miles
    
Harcourt Primary School 0.9 miles
    
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone 0.9 miles
    
Cheriton Primary School 1 mile
    
Mundella Primary School 1.1 miles
    
Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School 1.3 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 3PA. The nearest is The Harvey Grammar School, approximately 310 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
The Harvey Grammar School 310 yards
    
Turner Free School 820 yards
    
The Folkestone School for Girls 0.6 miles
    
Folkestone Academy 0.8 miles
    
Brockhill Park Performing Arts College 3.8 miles
    
Astor Secondary School 6.5 miles
    
Dover Grammar School for Boys 6.6 miles
    
Dover College 7.3 miles  
Dover Grammar School for Girls 7.5 miles
    
St Edmund's Catholic School 7.6 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 3PA. The nearest is White House Surgery, approximately 700 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
White House Surgery 700 yards
Sandgate Road 0.6 miles
Manor Clinic 0.9 miles
Guildhall Street Surgery 1 mile
Harbour Medical Practice 1.2 miles
The New Surgery 1.3 miles
Hawkinge And Elham 2.1 miles
Sun Lane 3 miles
Oaklands Health Centre 3.3 miles
New Lyminge Surgery 3.9 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 3PA. The nearest is C R M Hunt, approximately half a mile away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
C R M Hunt half a mile
Total Dentalcare 1.1 miles
Neo Orthodontics Ltd 1.1 miles
H Patel Associates 1.2 miles
Folkestone Dental Clinic 1.4 miles
Pennypot Dental Practice 2.3 miles
High Street Dental Practice 3 miles
Pennypot Dental Practice 4.2 miles
AF Dental 7.4 miles
Dumbledore Dental Care Ltd 7.4 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 2 closest hospitals to Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 3PA. The nearest is Royal Victoria Hospital, Folkestone, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Royal Victoria Hospital, Folkestone 0.8 miles
Buckland Hospital 6.8 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 3PA. The nearest is Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Park Farm Sainsbury's, approximately 0.9 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in CT20 3PA

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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