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House prices in Folkestone and Hythe
Official UK HPI · to March 2026
The average property in Folkestone and Hythe is worth £312,914, up 2.0% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to March 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £544,657.
Average price since 1995
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Folkestone and Hythe
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
375 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £544,657 ▲ +2.9%
- Semi-detached £350,557 ▲ +3.7%
- Terraced £279,097 ▲ +2.6%
- Flat £170,981 ▼ -2.1%
Affordability
A typical home in Folkestone and Hythe costs 8.1× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Folkestone and Hythe ranks nationally →
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 48,614 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Folkestone and Hythe.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 45.5%
- Median floor area 81 m²
- Median annual energy cost £844
- Most common era England and Wales: 1900-1929
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Folkestone and Hythe?
- The average house price in Folkestone and Hythe is £312,914, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to March 2026.
- How have house prices in Folkestone and Hythe changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Folkestone and Hythe have risen +2.0% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Folkestone and Hythe by property type?
- Latest average prices in Folkestone and Hythe:
- detached homes: £544,657
- semi-detached homes: £350,557
- terraced homes: £279,097
- flats: £170,981
- Is Folkestone and Hythe affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Folkestone and Hythe costs 8.1× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Folkestone and Hythe ranks nationally.
- How much does it cost to move home in Folkestone and Hythe?
- Moving home in Folkestone and Hythe typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.