Sturdy Close, Hythe
House prices, sold prices and local information for CT21 6AG.
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At a glance
4 property sales on Sturdy Close, Hythe have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 8 Feb 2019. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £563,250. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Sturdy Close range from £325,000 to £820,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Sturdy Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Sturdy Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CT21 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 4 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 4 | £563,250 | 8 Feb 2019 |
Sold prices on Sturdy Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Sturdy Close CT21 6AG | 8 Feb 2019 | £383,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, Sturdy Close CT21 6AG | 31 Aug 2018 | £820,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, Sturdy Close CT21 6AG | 11 Oct 2016 | £725,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4A, Sturdy Close CT21 6AG | 9 Jun 2016 | £325,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 13, Sturdy Close | £725,000 (Oct 2016) → £820,000 (Aug 2018) | +13% over 2 yrs |
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Schools near Sturdy Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hythe Bay CofE Primary School 220 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School 179 pupils | Primary Catholic | 5–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Saltwood CofE Primary School 202 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Seabrook Church of England Primary School 104 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Brockhill Park Performing Arts College 1,314 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Palmarsh Primary School 204 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School 196 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Cheriton Primary School 391 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.0 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, tram & metro stations
- Sandling station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
- Folkestone West station 2.9 mi · 58 min walk
- Westenhanger station 2.9 mi · 58 min walk
- Hythe Station (RHDR) 0.9 mi · 17 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Douglas Avenue (opp, Prospect Road) 4 min walk
- Mill Road (opp, Seabrook Road) 4 min walk
- Douglas Avenue (adj, Prospect Road) 4 min walk
- Mill Road (adj, Seabrook Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Sun Lane
5 Sun Lane, Hythe · 0.2 mi - Oaklands Health Centre
Stade Street, Hythe · 0.4 mi - White House Surgery
1 Cheriton High Street, Folkestone · 2.7 mi - Sandgate Road
180 Sandgate Road, Folkestone · 3.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Waitrose Waitrose Hythe · 0.2 mi
- Iceland Iceland Hythe · 0.4 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Hythe · 0.7 mi
- Aldi Aldi Dymchurch Road · 1.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Eakins Chemist · 0.3 mi
- Boots · 0.3 mi
- Paydens Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- High Street Dental Practice · 0.3 mi
- Country Dental Ltd · 0.3 mi
- Pennypot Dental Surgery · 1.3 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 59.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 35.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 832 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 48.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 38.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,538 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 74% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 74% | 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 Sturdy Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Folkestone and Hythe | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.3% | 92.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2% | 3.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.6% | 1% |
Religion
| Here | Folkestone and Hythe | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 51.3% | 48% |
| No religion | 39.6% | 41.8% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Folkestone and Hythe | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 89.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 10.7% | 10.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Folkestone and Hythe | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 34.5% | 27.4% |
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 19.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.2% | 14.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13.8% | 17.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10% | 11.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| Other qualifications | 4.3% | 3.2% |
General health
| Here | Folkestone and Hythe | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38% | 43.2% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 35% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 15.3% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Folkestone and Hythe | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 50.4% | 42.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 29.6% | 20.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 16.3% | 26.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 3.7% | 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 Sturdy Close
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- Skippers 2.7 mi
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