Affordability in Folkestone and Hythe
Homes in Folkestone and Hythe cost about 8.1× the typical full-time salary, versus 7.6× across England & Wales. That puts it in line with the country as a whole.
Based on ONS house-price to workplace-earnings ratios, 2025. The England & Wales median is 7.6×.
Who lives in Folkestone and Hythe
Census 2021 figures, averaged across the area's neighbourhoods.
67.2%
Owner-occupied
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage
22%
Privately rented
Share of homes rented from a private landlord
27.2%
Degree-educated
Adults with a level-4+ qualification
16.2%
Children
Residents aged under 16
29.1%
Retired
Residents who are retired
28.9%
Work from home
Workers based mainly at home
20.2%
Car-free homes
Households with no car or van
Frequently asked
What is the average house price in Folkestone and Hythe?
The median house price in Folkestone and Hythe is £315,000 (ONS, 2025), about 8.1× the typical full-time salary.
Where does this Folkestone and Hythe data come from?
House prices and affordability ratios come from ONS. Rents come from ONS/VOA private-rental statistics. Demographics are Census 2021 figures aggregated to local-authority level. England & Wales only.
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