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House prices in Folkestone and Hythe
Official UK HPI · to June 2026
The average property in Folkestone and Hythe is worth £304,717, up 2.4% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to June 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £529,498.
That's 12% above the UK average of £272,188.
Folkestone and Hythe house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Folkestone and Hythe
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1506 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £529,498 ▲ +2.0%
- Semi-detached £340,965 ▲ +3.4%
- Terraced £271,397 ▲ +3.5%
- Flat £167,405 ▲ +0.3%
Affordability
A typical home in Folkestone and Hythe costs 8.1× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Folkestone and Hythe ranks nationally →
Folkestone and Hythe is the 139th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 48,614 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Folkestone and Hythe.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 45.5%
- Median floor area 81 m²
- Median annual energy cost £844
- Most common era England and Wales: 1900-1929
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Teignbridge £303,564
- House prices in Huntingdonshire £306,387
- House prices in Eastleigh £308,476
- House prices in North Norfolk £300,273
- House prices in South Staffordshire £310,258
- House prices in Swale £298,394
- House prices in Colchester £298,003
- House prices in South Norfolk £312,124
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Folkestone and Hythe?
- The average house price in Folkestone and Hythe is £304,717, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to June 2026.
- How have house prices in Folkestone and Hythe changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Folkestone and Hythe have risen +2.4% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Folkestone and Hythe by property type?
- Latest average prices in Folkestone and Hythe:
- detached homes: £529,498
- semi-detached homes: £340,965
- terraced homes: £271,397
- flats: £167,405
- Is Folkestone and Hythe affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Folkestone and Hythe costs 8.1× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Folkestone and Hythe ranks nationally.
- Is Folkestone and Hythe an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Folkestone and Hythe costs £304,717 — 12% more than the UK average of £272,188. Folkestone and Hythe is the 139th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Folkestone and Hythe?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Folkestone and Hythe's average of £304,717, expect roughly £500–£750 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £850–£1,300 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Folkestone and Hythe?
- On a typical Folkestone and Hythe sale at £304,717, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £3,700–£5,500, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Folkestone and Hythe?
- Moving home in Folkestone and Hythe typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.