Town Pop. 14,464

Living in Hythe: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hythe comes out at 55/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 52/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Bills falls furthest short: 32/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the CT21 postcode district, Hythe ranks 2nd. It scores 5 points above the CT21 postcode district as a whole, which averages 50/100. Safety (83) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CT21 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
55.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 315 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 138 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 87 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Other theft 70 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Public order 37 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
other 155 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 39 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 30 crimes
  3. 3 Corunna Close 25 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 6.4 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
74
Green Space 29
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 11
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
37
8 schools in area
7Good1Ungraded
  • Brockhill Park Performing Arts CollegeSecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Cheriton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Hythe Bay CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Palmarsh Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Saltwood CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Seabrook Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Augustine's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
46
A&E departmentsWIlliam Harvey Hospital7.6 mi
William Harvey Hospital7.6 mi
Estuary View Medical Centre18.2 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity3,041 patients per GP
3dentists3pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
69
Full fibre (FTTP)71.8%
available across Folkestone and Hythe
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 507 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate46.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.3%Unemployed2.5%Retired38.8%Student2.6%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary23.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.2%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership73%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
32
Council tax Folkestone and Hythe · 2026-27
A £1,693
B £1,975
C £2,257
D £2,539
E £3,103
F £3,667
G £4,232
H £5,078
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
42
Sandling 1.5 mi
Westenhanger 2.5 mi
Folkestone West 3.2 mi
J11A M20 1.5 mi
J11 M20 1.9 mi
J12 M20 2.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52
Pubs & Bars Ample 13
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 29
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Ample 131
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £365,000 119
Detached £592,500 38
Semi-detached £372,500 26
Terraced £360,000 27
Flat / Maisonette £185,000 28
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£175k £348k £526k £699k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Saltwood 52 0.8 mi away ⇄
Lympne 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Stanford 39 2.8 mi away ⇄
Etchinghill 37 3.0 mi away ⇄
Folkestone 59 3.3 mi away ⇄
Lyminge 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Dymchurch 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Sellindge 51 4.3 mi away ⇄
Hawkinge 53 4.6 mi away ⇄
Rhodes Minnis 37 5.1 mi away ⇄
Densole 48 5.2 mi away ⇄
Elham 38 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hythe a nice place to live?

Hythe is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hythe is 55/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Hythe?

Hythe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 802 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hythe?

Among the top-rated schools in Hythe are Brockhill Park Performing Arts College, Cheriton Primary School and Hythe Bay CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 8 rated schools in Hythe in total.

What are house prices like in Hythe?

The current median house price in Hythe is £365,000, around 28% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £592,500, semi-detached £372,500, terraced £360,000, flat £185,000. There were 119 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Hythe in context

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Postcode districts in Hythe

CT21 50 ⇄

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