Birkdale Drive, Folkestone
House prices, sold prices and local information for CT19 5LP.
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At a glance
6 property sales on Birkdale Drive, Folkestone have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 13 Apr 2018. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £238,000. By property type, sales here have been 67% semi-detached, 33% detached. Recorded sale prices on Birkdale Drive range from £205,000 to £257,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Birkdale Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Birkdale Drive has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CT19 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 6 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 4 | £238,000 | 30 Aug 2017 |
| Detached | 2 | £237,750 | 13 Apr 2018 |
Sold prices on Birkdale Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33, Birkdale Drive CT19 5LP | 13 Apr 2018 | £250,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 13, Birkdale Drive CT19 5LP | 30 Aug 2017 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Birkdale Drive CT19 5LP | 26 May 2017 | £240,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Birkdale Drive CT19 5LP | 19 Oct 2016 | £205,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Birkdale Drive CT19 5LP | 5 Aug 2016 | £225,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 21, Birkdale Drive CT19 5LP | 24 Jun 2016 | £257,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Schools near Birkdale Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone Academy 936 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Folkestone Primary 460 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Turner Free School 997 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Morehall Primary School and Nursery 249 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Harvey Grammar School 1,005 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Beacon Folkestone 469 pupils | Foundation special school | 3–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Birchwood | Pupil referral unit | 14–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary School 204 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Folkestone West station 0.8 mi · 15 min walk
- Folkestone Central station 0.9 mi · 18 min walk
- Sandling station 4.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Middle Mead (opp, Lucy Avenue) 3 min walk
- Milestone Close (adj, Lucy Avenue) 4 min walk
- Sainsbury's (o/s, Park Farm Road) 4 min walk
- Stiles Close (adj, Lucy Avenue) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- White House Surgery
1 Cheriton High Street, Folkestone · 0.8 mi - The New Surgery
128 Canterbury Road, Folkestone · 1.0 mi - Manor Clinic
31 Manor Road, Folkestone · 1.1 mi - Guildhall Street Surgery
65-69 Guildhall Street, Folkestone · 1.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Sainsburys Sainsburys West Park Farm · 0.2 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Cheriton Folkestone · 0.7 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Cheriton · 0.9 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Folkestone Station · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Paydens Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
- Central Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
- Mistvale Chemists · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- Cheriton Dental Practice · 0.9 mi
- Blackbull Road Dental Surgery · 1.0 mi
- Folkestone Dental Clinic · 1.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 79.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 6.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 14.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 548 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 25.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,372 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 85% | 92% |
Share of homes across Folkestone and Hythe with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Birkdale Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Folkestone and Hythe | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.6% | 92.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 5.4% | 3.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 1% |
Religion
| Here | Folkestone and Hythe | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 50.2% | 48% |
| No religion | 40.2% | 41.8% |
| Not answered | 5% | 5.7% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 1% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Folkestone and Hythe | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 89.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 8.3% | 10.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Folkestone and Hythe | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 30.9% | 27.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 18.2% | 14.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.7% | 17.2% |
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 19.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.2% | 11.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| Other qualifications | 3% | 3.2% |
General health
| Here | Folkestone and Hythe | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.2% | 43.2% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 35% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 15.3% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Folkestone and Hythe | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.3% | 42.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 34.4% | 26.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 12.8% | 20.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.5% | 10.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Folkestone and Hythe.
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Estate agents near Birkdale Drive
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- Manor Office 1.1 mi
- Cameron Lettings 1.3 mi
- Burnup + Able 1.3 mi
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