CT21 Postcode District
CT21 is the Postcode District for Hythe in Kent
The CT21 postcode district is located in the CT Canterbury postal area, CT21 has a population of 17,597 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 15.23 square miles (39.44 square kilometres or 9,746.57 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of CT21. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
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District overview
The primary settlement in the CT21 postcode district is Hythe, located in the county of Kent, England. Other significant settlements in the district include Court-At-Street, Lympne, Newingreen, Pedlinge, Postling, Saltwood, Sandling, West Hythe, and Westenhanger. The most significant post town in the district is Hythe.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector CT21 4, covers Hythe and Lympne and Saltwood in Kent.
The sector CT21 5, covers Hythe in Kent.
The sector CT21 6, covers Hythe in Kent.
The sector CT21 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is HYTHE.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Folkestone and Hythe District area with a total of 657 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Folkestone | 5.91 | E |
| New Romney | 7.88 | SW |
| Ashford | 8.95 | WNW |
| Lydd | 10.71 | SW |
| Dover | 11.97 | ENE |
| Canterbury | 13.96 | N |
| Fordwich | 15.37 | NNE |
| Tenterden | 15.72 | W |
| Rye | 16.18 | WSW |
| Faversham | 17.64 | NNW |
| Deal | 18.37 | ENE |
| Sandwich | 18.65 | NE |
| Whitstable | 19.35 | N |
| Herne Bay | 20.52 | N |
| Sittingbourne | 22.49 | NW |
| Ramsgate | 23.99 | NE |
| Hastings | 25.41 | SW |
| Minster | 25.78 | NNW |
| Broadstairs | 25.83 | NE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 670
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYTHE | HYTHE | CT21 5 | 265 |
| HYTHE | HYTHE | CT21 6 | 197 |
| HYTHE | HYTHE | CT21 4 | 69 |
| Lympne | HYTHE | CT21 4 | 35 |
| Saltwood | HYTHE | CT21 4 | 31 |
| Saltwood | HYTHE | CT21 4 | 13 |
| West Hythe | HYTHE | CT21 4 | 8 |
| Postling | HYTHE | CT21 4 | 7 |
| HYTHE | HYTHE | CT21 4 | 6 |
| Lympne | HYTHE | CT21 4 | 5 |
| Westenhanger | HYTHE | CT21 4 | 5 |
| Newingreen | HYTHE | CT21 4 | 4 |
| Postling | HYTHE | CT21 4 | 4 |
| West Hythe | HYTHE | CT21 4 | 3 |
| Court-At-Street | HYTHE | CT21 4 | 3 |
| Sandling | HYTHE | CT21 4 | 3 |
| HYTHE | HYTHE | CT21 5 | 2 |
| HYTHE | HYTHE | CT21 5 | 2 |
| Pedlinge | HYTHE | CT21 4 | 1 |
| Pedlinge | HYTHE | CT21 4 | 1 |
| Newingreen | HYTHE | CT21 4 | 1 |
| HYTHE | HYTHE | CT21 4 | 1 |
| Lympne | HYTHE | CT21 4 | 1 |
| Lympne | HYTHE | CT21 4 | 1 |
| Court-At-Street | HYTHE | CT21 4 | 1 |
| Willow Tree Farm | HYTHE | CT21 6 | 1 |
Street list for CT21
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| THE AVENUE | 58 |
| MILITARY ROAD A259 | 55 |
| MILITARY ROAD A259 | 55 |
| TWISS GROVE | 48 |
| BATTERY POINT | 40 |
| SEABROOK ROAD A259 | 39 |
| CORUNNA CLOSE | 39 |
| OLD POST OFFICE MEWS | 35 |
| REACHFIELDS | 31 |
| ST LEONARDS MEWS | 31 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 981 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 258 |
| Other theft | 191 |
| Public order | 144 |
| Shoplifting | 118 |
| Drugs | 75 |
| Burglary | 74 |
| Vehicle crime | 69 |
| Other crime | 65 |
| Possession of weapons | 20 |
| Theft from the person | 13 |
| Bicycle theft | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Robbery | 5 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | HYTHE | 139 | CT21 5AD | View map | |
| MALTHOUSE HILL | HYTHE | 33 | CT21 5BW | View map | |
| JCT 11 M20 STANFORD INTERSECTION | ASHFORD | STANFORD | 11 | CT21 4BL | View map |
| DYMCHURCH ROAD | HYTHE | 9 | CT21 6JN | View map | |
| MARTELLO DRIVE | HYTHE | 6 | CT21 6PH | View map |
Schools in the district
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
St John's Road , Hythe
Postcode: CT21 4BE
Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Clarke (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Brockhill Park Performing Arts College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Sandling Road , Saltwood , Hythe
Postcode: CT21 4HL
Headteacher: Mr Charles Joseph (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Lympne Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Octavian Drive , Lympne , Hythe
Postcode: CT21 4JG
Headteacher: Mrs Melanie Nash (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Saltwood CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Grange Road , Saltwood , Hythe
Postcode: CT21 4QS
Headteacher: Mr Paul Newton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Seabrook Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Seabrook Road , Hythe
Postcode: CT21 5RL
Headteacher: Mrs Elizabeth Carter (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Hythe Bay CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Cinque Ports Avenue , Hythe
Postcode: CT21 6HS
Headteacher: Mrs Carolyn Chivers (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Palmarsh Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
St George's Place , Hythe
Postcode: CT21 6NE
Headteacher: Mr Jamie Leach (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Surgery | 129 HIGH STREET, HYTHE, KENT, CT21 5JJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Pennypot Dental Surgery | 1 MARTELLO DRIVE, HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6PH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Country Dental Ltd | MOUNT HOUSE, 17 MOUNT STREET, HYTHE, KENT, CT21 5NT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oaklands Health Centre | STADE STREET, HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6BD | GP PRACTICE | Call 01303 235300 |
| 2 | Sun Lane | 5 SUN LANE, HYTHE, KENT, CT21 5JY | GP PRACTICE | Call 01303 267102 |
| 3 | Oaklands Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2 | STADE STREET, HYTHE, CT21 6BD | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots | 95-97 HIGH STREET, HYTHE, KENT, CT21 5JH | PHARMACY | Call 01303 267220 |
| 2 | Paydens Pharmacy | OAKLANDS, STADE STREET, HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6BD | PHARMACY | Call 01303 261647 |
| 3 | Eakins Chemist | 110 HIGH STREET, HYTHE, CT21 5LE | PHARMACY | Call 01303 267876 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Snow Optician | 12 HIGH STREET, HYTHE, KENT, CT21 5AT | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Archaeoptix | 50 HIGH STREET, HYTHE, CT21 5AT | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Cargills Optometrists - Hythe | 139 HIGH STREET, HYTHE, CT21 5JL | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £576,731 | 105 | £608,797 | 88 | £591,986 | 74 | £670,152 | 110 |
| Semi-detached | £376,492 | 82 | £390,717 | 63 | £402,327 | 88 | £469,663 | 75 |
| Terraced | £341,676 | 62 | £332,271 | 68 | £326,137 | 67 | £336,088 | 81 |
| Flats | £263,280 | 58 | £279,727 | 73 | £261,189 | 104 | £281,814 | 84 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Sandling
CRS Code: SDG
Operator: SE
Line: South Eastern Main Line
Company: Southeastern
Accessible motorway junctions
M20 J11
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.25
Average Driving Distance: 3.56
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 645
M20 J11A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.32
Average Driving Distance: 3.06
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 645
M20 J12
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.83
Average Driving Distance: 4.09
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 645
M20 J13
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.89
Average Driving Distance: 5.16
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 631
M20 J10
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.06
Average Driving Distance: 7.87
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 14
M20 J10A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.43
Average Driving Distance: 9.66
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 645
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| CT21 4 | Hythe (ct) Delivery Office |
| CT21 5 | Hythe (ct) Delivery Office |
| CT21 6 | Hythe (ct) Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| C | T | 2 | 1 | - | X | X | X |
| C | T | 2 | 1 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the CT21 postal code is HYTHE followed by Lympne, and Saltwood.
The postcode area has a boundary with The Strait of Dover.
The CT21 Postcode shares a border with TN29 (Dymchurch, Lydd, St. Marys Bay), TN25 (Wye, Sellindge, ASHFORD), CT20 (FOLKESTONE, Sandgate) and CT18 (Hawkinge, Capel-le-Ferne, Lyminge).
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