Overview for Earls Avenue, FOLKESTONE, CT20 2HR

Introduction

Folkestone (FOHK-stən) is a port town on the English Channel, in Kent, south-east England. The town lies on the southern edge of the North Downs at a valley between two cliffs. It was an important harbour and shipping port for most of the 19th and 20th centuries.

There has been a settlement in this location since the Mesolithic era. A nunnery was founded by Eanswith, granddaughter of Æthelberht of Kent in the 7th century, who is still commemorated as part of the town's culture. During the 13th century it subsequently developed into a seaport and the harbour developed during the early 19th century to provide defence against a French invasion. Folkestone expanded further west after the arrival of the railway in 1843 as an elegant coastal resort, thanks to the investment of the Earl of Radnor under the urban plan of Decimus Burton.

In its heyday – during the Edwardian era – Folkestone was considered the most fashionable resort of the time, visited by royalties – amongst them Queen Victoria and Edward VII and other members of the English aristocracy. The architecture of the town, especially in the West End part of the town is a testimony of this period with many impressive buildings, townhouses, villas, private squares and large hotels built to accommodate the gentry. After two world wars and the boom of the overseas holiday package, the town quickly declined. The harbour's trade diminished following the opening of the nearby Channel Tunnel and the ending of ferry services from Folkestone, but it still remains in active use.

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Summary for Earls Avenue, FOLKESTONE, CT20 2HR

South East
This postcode is in the parish of
Folkestone
in
Folkestone Central
within
Folkestone and Hythe
in
Kent
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near CT20 2HR

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
9
In Progress
23
Completed
0
Cancelled
5

Road Safety near CT20 2HR

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Earls Avenue, CT20 2HR that have been reported to Kent Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near CT20 2HR

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Police

This area is policed by Kent Police.

Kent Police split their policing area into 293 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Folkestone Central neighbourhood.

Kent Police

Folkestone Central Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
62
Dec 2023
72
Anti-social Behaviour
Jan 2024
32
Dec 2023
24
Other Theft
Jan 2024
18
Dec 2023
10

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Folkestone and Hythe parliamentary constituency.

Folkestone and Hythe is a constituency in the South East region of England. The seat has been held by Damian Collins (Conservative) since May 2010.

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Most Recent House Sales for Earls Avenue, CT20 2HR

No recorded house sales or transfers for this postcode.

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for CT20 2HR

Latitude
51.075539
Longitude
1.165425

Residents at CT20 2HR

Households
0
Male
5
Female
4

Sunrise and Sunset at CT20 2HR

Sunrise
05:34
Sunset
18:25

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

CT20 2HR is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear11.00%
Cloudy60.94%
Rain12.96%
Windy15.10%
Other0.00%

Population

Folkestone and Hythe
111,000

Deprivation Index

22.1 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Companies Registered at CT20 2HR

Active
14
Inactive
0

Postcode Details for CT20 2HR

Introduced
1 Jan 1980
Large User Postcode

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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