| Council | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Crime Rate | ✓Low for a South East town 49% below the national average. |
| Demographics | 🌻 Retirees |
The average house price in Hythe is £371,768, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Hythe house price trends over the last 30 years.
£371,768
£565,486
£218,312
£363,848
£307,910
Is Hythe a nice place to live?
Yes, Hythe is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Kent. It particularly appeals to retirees.
How safe is Hythe?
Hythe has a low crime rate for a South East town, with around 38 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 49% below the national average, and 44% below the Kent average.
What are the best schools in Hythe?
Hythe has 16 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School and The Harvey Grammar School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Cheriton Primary School and Turner Free School.
What are the demographics of Hythe?
The majority of residents in Hythe identify as White (British) (92%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (92%). The most common religion is Christian (55%).