Folkestone's CT19 postcode sits at the 60th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 51.7, indicating stronger-than-average market fundamentals. Over five years, property prices grew at 1.3% compound annual growth, whilst rental yields performed substantially better at 7.8% CAGR. Population expansion remained modest at 0.5% over the same period. The district occupies a latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited visible regeneration activity to date. These metrics present a rental-focused market where income returns have significantly outpaced capital appreciation, typical of coastal areas experiencing stable demand from buy-to-let investors rather than rapid owner-occupier price acceleration.
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- 1Property prices up 0.6% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 7.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.5% per year
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What's changing in Folkestone · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 2.2 points this month to 50/100, driven mainly by safety.
Folkestone (CT19) common questions
Is Folkestone up and coming?
Folkestone (CT19) has a trajectory score of 50/100 (Average), placing it in the top 53% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 4.1 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Folkestone safe?
Folkestone has a safety score of 33/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Folkestone?
The average property price in Folkestone (CT19) is £328k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.6% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Folkestone?
The median monthly rent in Folkestone (CT19) is £1,110 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Folkestone?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Folkestone (CT20), Folkestone (CT18), Dover (CT17), Dover (CT16), Dover (CT15). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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