Wear Bay Crescent, Folkestone
House prices, sold prices and local information for CT19 6AX, CT19 6BA, CT19 6AU.
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At a glance
18 property sales on Wear Bay Crescent, Folkestone have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £540,667. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £523,278. Average sale prices rose from £335,000 in 2019 to £540,667 in 2026 (+61%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 68% above the Folkestone average of £321,824 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2019; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 50% semi-detached, 44% detached, 6% flat. Recorded sale prices on Wear Bay Crescent range from £100,000 to £810,000. 71% of homes sold here were freehold and 29% leasehold. Of 168 streets in Folkestone with at least two sales in the last year, Wear Bay Crescent ranks 12th for average price, putting it in the top 10%.
House prices on Wear Bay Crescent compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CT19 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 71% freehold and 29% leasehold across 24 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 9 | £523,278 | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Detached | 8 | £513,438 | 21 May 2026 |
| Flat | 1 | £100,000 | 5 Nov 2019 |
Sold prices on Wear Bay Crescent
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21, Wear Bay Crescent CT19 6AX | 21 May 2026 | £687,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Wear Bay Crescent CT19 6AX | 21 May 2026 | £360,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| Ground Floor Flat C, 67, Wear Bay Crescent CT19 6BA | 12 Mar 2026 | £89,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 59, Wear Bay Crescent CT19 6BA | 4 Feb 2026 | £575,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 42, Wear Bay Crescent CT19 6BA | 30 Sep 2025 | £440,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Wear Bay Crescent CT19 6AU | 26 Sep 2025 | £520,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Wear Bay Crescent CT19 6AX | 9 Jul 2025 | £810,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 29, Wear Bay Crescent CT19 6AX | 7 Mar 2024 | £535,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Wear Bay Crescent CT19 6AX | 15 Jun 2023 | £180,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 23, Wear Bay Crescent CT19 6AX | 17 Mar 2023 | £150,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 25, Wear Bay Crescent CT19 6AX | 17 Mar 2023 | £150,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 39, Wear Bay Crescent CT19 6AX | 21 Dec 2022 | £615,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 63A, Wear Bay Crescent CT19 6BA | 27 Sep 2022 | £170,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 65B, Wear Bay Crescent CT19 6BA | 23 Sep 2022 | £110,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 65C, Wear Bay Crescent CT19 6BA | 23 Sep 2022 | £142,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 63B, Wear Bay Crescent CT19 6BA | 1 Jul 2022 | £179,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 22, Wear Bay Crescent CT19 6AX | 1 Jun 2022 | £661,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Wear Bay Crescent CT19 6AX | 27 May 2022 | £716,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 33, Wear Bay Crescent CT19 6AX | 4 Feb 2022 | £555,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 41, Wear Bay Crescent CT19 6BB | 15 Dec 2021 | £669,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 45, Wear Bay Crescent CT19 6BB | 28 Jul 2020 | £430,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Wear Bay Crescent CT19 6AU | 24 Jan 2020 | £343,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 65C, Wear Bay Crescent CT19 6BA | 5 Nov 2019 | £100,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2A, Wear Bay Crescent CT19 6AX | 4 Sep 2019 | £570,000 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20, Wear Bay Crescent | £716,500 (May 2022) → £810,000 (Jul 2025) | +13% over 3 yrs |
| 65C, Wear Bay Crescent | £100,000 (Nov 2019) → £142,500 (Sep 2022) | +43% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Wear Bay Crescent
Crime
439 crimes were reported within about a mile of Wear Bay Crescent in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 132 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 128 |
| Shoplifting | 47 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 41 |
| Other theft | 28 |
| Drugs | 15 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Wear Bay Crescent is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Pent Stream in Folkestone Flood alert area
- Coast from St Margaret's at Cliffe to Sandgate Flood alert area
- Coast at St Margaret's at Cliffe, Dover, Folkestone and Sandgate Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Wear Bay Crescent
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy 406 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School 98 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Martello Primary 146 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Castle Hill Community Primary School 395 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School 215 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Mundella Primary School 184 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Compass Community School Coastal Park 39 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–17 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone 411 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 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 Central station 1.0 mi · 20 min walk
- Folkestone West station 1.7 mi · 33 min walk
- Dover Priory station 5.7 mi · 1 hr 54 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- St Clements Court (adj, Wear Bay Crescent) 1 min walk
- St Clements Court (opp, Wear Bay Crescent) 1 min walk
- Seagrave Crescent (opp, Wear Bay Crescent) 2 min walk
- Seagrave Crescent (adj, Wear Bay Crescent) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Harbour Medical Practice
Folkestone Health Centre, 15-25 Dover Road, Folkestone · 0.5 mi - The New Surgery
128 Canterbury Road, Folkestone · 0.6 mi - Guildhall Street Surgery
65-69 Guildhall Street, Folkestone · 0.6 mi - Manor Clinic
31 Manor Road, Folkestone · 0.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Folkestone Dover Rd Express · 0.4 mi
- Lidl Lidl Central Folkestone Folkestone · 0.6 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Folkestone Foord Rd Express · 0.6 mi
- Asda Supercentre Asda Folkestone Supercentre · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Mcardle Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Mistvale Chemists · 0.6 mi
- Boots · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Folkestone Dental Clinic · 0.4 mi
- Portman Smile Clinic Folkestone · 0.6 mi
- Blackbull Road Dental Surgery · 0.6 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 4 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 60.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 24.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 752 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 25.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,674 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 99% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 99% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 99% | 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 Wear Bay Crescent
Ethnic group
| Here | Folkestone and Hythe | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.3% | 92.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.5% | 1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Religion
| Here | Folkestone and Hythe | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.8% | 48% |
| No religion | 43.3% | 41.8% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 1% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 1% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Folkestone and Hythe | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 89.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 8.8% | 10.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Folkestone and Hythe | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 27.8% | 27.4% |
| No qualifications | 21.9% | 19.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.3% | 17.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.3% | 14.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Other qualifications | 3.2% | 3.2% |
General health
| Here | Folkestone and Hythe | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.2% | 43.2% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 35% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 15.3% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Folkestone and Hythe | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.6% | 42.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 25.5% | 20.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 23.5% | 26.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.4% | 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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