Average house price in Folkestone and Hythe
The average house price in Folkestone and Hythe (South East) is £305,770, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). Prices have fallen by 1.4% over the last 12 months. That is 13% above the UK average of £270,080. At that price, Folkestone and Hythe ranks 147th most expensive of 360 local authorities — above the median for local authorities.
- Average price
- £305,770
- 12-month change
- -1.4%
- vs UK average
- +13%
- Price rank (local authorities)
- 147th / 360
Average price by property type
| Property type | Average price |
|---|---|
| Detached | £533,980 |
| Semi-detached | £342,434 |
| Terraced | £272,306 |
| Flat / maisonette | £166,840 |
Nearby areas in South East
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average house price in Folkestone and Hythe?
- The average house price in Folkestone and Hythe is £305,770, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). That compares with a UK average of £270,080.
- Are house prices rising in Folkestone and Hythe?
- Average house prices in Folkestone and Hythe have fallen by 1.4% over the 12 months to April 2026 (HM Land Registry UKHPI).
- How much is a detached house in Folkestone and Hythe?
- An average detached home in Folkestone and Hythe costs £533,980 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- How much is a flat in Folkestone and Hythe?
- An average flat or maisonette in Folkestone and Hythe costs £166,840 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Is Folkestone and Hythe expensive compared with the UK average?
- Folkestone and Hythe's average house price of £305,770 is 13% above the UK average of £270,080 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Where does Folkestone and Hythe rank for house prices in the UK?
- By average price, Folkestone and Hythe is the 147th most expensive of 360 local authorities in the HM Land Registry UKHPI (April 2026), which places it above the median for local authorities.
The full picture for Folkestone and Hythe
Weigh crime, house prices and rents side by side before you decide — every figure is from official UK open data for Folkestone and Hythe.
Reference period: April 2026 (latest published UKHPI edition). Source: HM Land Registry — UK House Price Index (UKHPI). Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.