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House prices in Folkestone and Hythe
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
The average property in Folkestone and Hythe is worth £311,163, up 1.6% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to May 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £540,757.
That's 15% above the UK average of £271,295.
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.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £540,757 ▲ +1.9%
- Semi-detached £348,274 ▲ +2.9%
- Terraced £276,690 ▲ +2.4%
- Flat £171,184 ▼ -1.2%
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 South Staffordshire £309,923
- House prices in Harlow £313,497
- House prices in South Norfolk £314,302
- House prices in Broadland £314,426
- House prices in Eastleigh £307,883
- House prices in Havant £315,078
- House prices in Huntingdonshire £306,605
- House prices in Stevenage £317,948
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Folkestone and Hythe?
- The average house price in Folkestone and Hythe is £311,163, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Folkestone and Hythe changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Folkestone and Hythe have risen +1.6% 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: £540,757
- semi-detached homes: £348,274
- terraced homes: £276,690
- flats: £171,184
- 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 £311,163 — 15% more than the UK average of £271,295. 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 £311,163, 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 £311,163, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £3,700–£5,600, 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.