Folkestone and Hythe

Key figures

16 of 16 measures have a published figure for Folkestone and Hythe. Each figure is the publisher’s own, for the period named beside it.

Why the population is changing

The ONS breaks the year’s population change into its components (Year to mid-2025). These are its published figures for Folkestone and Hythe, not our estimates.

• 901 births and 1,368 deaths: natural change reduced the population by 467.
• Moves within the UK (net) added 568 people.
• International migration (net) added 133 people.
• The ONS’s balancing item (“Other”, mainly armed forces and prisoner adjustments) added 21.
• Altogether the population grew by 255 over the year (the sum of the components above — our addition of the ONS’s published figures).

Each component is a series in its own right: births, deaths, moves within the UK and international migration.

Population change, year by year

The same decomposition for every published year in Folkestone and Hythe: births and deaths, net moves within the UK, net international migration, and the ONS’s balancing item.

Years to mid-2024 are the ONS’s rebased back series, made consistent with Census 2021 — its figures deliberately differ from the estimates published at the time. Every cell is a published figure; the total is the sum of net moves, natural change and other, which is our addition. A dash is a year the source does not publish for this area, never a zero.

Rates per 1,000 residents

The same population flows, adjusted for Folkestone and Hythe’s size, so they can be compared with any other area’s: each year’s flow divided by the population that mid-year, times 1,000.

A Civometry calculation, not a published figure: ONS publishes these flows and the population, but not the rates. Net rates are signed — below zero means more left than arrived. Rates are crude, not age-standardised, so areas with very different age structures still differ for reasons size cannot remove. Each link shows the full recipe and every year.

Pay against housing costs

How pay in Folkestone and Hythe moved over its latest published year, beside how the cost of buying and renting moved over theirs. The three series come from different publishers on different timetables, so each row covers its own year, named in the row.

average private rent rose faster than pay over these periods.

Levels are the publishers’ own (ONS ASHE median annual pay for full-time employees living in the area; HM Land Registry UK House Price Index; ONS Price Index of Private Rents). The percentage changes are Civometry arithmetic on the two published values in each row. Pay is a survey of employees and says nothing about a particular household; one year is weather, not climate.

Who runs the council

Green and Liberal Democrat coalition (2026) — Green 11, Labour 8, Conservative 5, Other and independent 3, Liberal Democrat 2, Reform UK 1 of 30 seats.

Since 2016: Conservative (2016–2018); Conservative (largest party, no overall majority) (2019–2022); Green (largest party, no overall majority) (2023–2024); Green and Liberal Democrat coalition (2025–2026)

Not an official statistic. Compiled by Open Council Data UK, an independent project, not by any government department: no official body publishes council political control. Councils are matched to GSS codes by name here; county councils and districts abolished before the current boundaries are not included. This is the one dataset on the site that is not read from an official publication, and every page that shows it says so. Source: Open Council Data UK (CC0).

Between the censuses

How Folkestone and Hythe’s religion, ethnic-group and country-of-birth make-up changed between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, category by category. The two censuses compared.

Crime

9,449 recorded offences in the 12 months to June 2026, 84.2 per 1,000 residents. Full crime profile, by category and month.

Published for this area

• Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence2025 · up 6.9% on a year earlier · ONS, published 23 October 2025£38,864
• Births by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026901people
• Census 2011 country of birthCensus 2011 · ONS, published 30 January 2013107,969people
• Census 2021 country of birthCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 November 2022109,757people
• Census 2011 ethnic group (detailed)Census 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 2026107,969people
• Census 2021 ethnic group (detailed)Census 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026109,759people
• Census 2011 ethnic group (five broad groups)Census 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 2026107,969people
• Census 2021 ethnic group (five broad groups)Census 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026109,759people
• Census 2021 ethnic group by age bandCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026109,760people
• Census 2011 usual residentsCensus 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 2026107,969people
• Census 2021 usual residentsCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026109,758people
• Census 2011 religionCensus 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 2026107,969people
• Census 2021 religionCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026109,756people
• People claiming unemployment-related benefitsJuly 2026 · up 2.9% on a year earlier · ONS, published 18 August 20262,495people
• Claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64July 2026 · up 0.1 points on a year earlier · ONS, published 18 August 20263.8%
• Band D council tax by billing authorityYear ending March 2027 · up 4.2% on a year earlier · MHCLG, published 25 March 2026£2,539
• Deaths by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20261,368people
• Mean domestic electricity consumption per meter2024 · DESNZ, published 18 December 20253,198kWh a year
• Employment deprivation rate2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 202516.2%
• Mean domestic gas consumption per meter2024 · DESNZ, published 5 May 202610,264kWh a year
• House price annual changeJune 2026 · down 0.7 points on a year earlier · HM Land Registry, published 20 August 20262.4%
• Average house priceJune 2026 · up 2.4% on a year earlier · HM Land Registry, published 20 August 2026£304,717
• Deprivation: IMD average score2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 202525.2
• Deprivation: share of small areas in England's most deprived tenth2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 20257.5%
• Income deprivation rate2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 202523.5%
• Net internal migration by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026568people
• International migration into a local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026752people
• Net international migration by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026133people
• International migration out of a local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026619people
• Births minus deaths by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026-467people
• Other population change by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 202621people
• Population by local authorityMid-2024 · up 0.8% on a year earlier · ONS, published 26 September 2025112,411people
• Private rent annual changeJuly 2026 · up 0.3 points on a year earlier · ONS, published 19 August 202611.1%
• Average private rent a monthJuly 2026 · up 11.0% on a year earlier · ONS, published 19 August 2026£1,176
• Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence2025 · up 8.7% on a year earlier · ONS, published 23 October 2025£755

National figures that apply here

These are not measured for Folkestone and Hythe; they are the figure for the nation or the UK, shown because they apply to everyone in it.

• Average Band D council tax (England average)Year ending March 2027 · up 4.9%£2,392
• Unemployment rate (UK)2026 Q2 · up 0.2 points4.9%
• Universal Credit caseload (Great Britain)Year ending March 2025 · up 16.3%5,473,000households
• Persistent absence (England)2024/25 academic year · down 1.8 points18.1%
• Average annual electricity bill (UK)2025 · down 1.3%£1,069

Then and now

The first and last years published for Folkestone and Hythe, and the difference between the two. Both figures are published for this area; the difference is those two numbers subtracted, which you can check by hand.

• £1,967Year ending March 2021→£2,539Year ending March 2027

  Band D council tax by billing authority

  In Folkestone and Hythe, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,967 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,539 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £572 or 29.1%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).

  How this figure was worked out

  £2,539 in the year ending March 2027 − £1,967 in the year ending March 2021 = £572, which is 29.1% of the figure for the year ending March 2021.

  The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 2,538.75 and 1,967.24, and 2,538.75 − 1,967.24 = 571.51.

  7 published years spanning 6 years, from MHCLG. Years before the current series come from Band D council tax by billing authority, 2020-21 to 2024-25, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure. Cash terms: these are the amounts as published, not adjusted for inflation.

  In Folkestone and Hythe, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,967 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,539 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £572 or 29.1%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).

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• £24,9972008→£38,8642025

  Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence

  In Folkestone and Hythe, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £24,997 in 2008 to £38,864 in 2025, a change of £13,867 or 55.5%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  £38,864 in 2025 − £24,997 in 2008 = £13,867, which is 55.5% of the figure for 2008.

  18 published years spanning 17 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure. Cash terms: these are the amounts as published, not adjusted for inflation.

  In Folkestone and Hythe, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £24,997 in 2008 to £38,864 in 2025, a change of £13,867 or 55.5%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

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• £4722008→£7552025

  Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence

  In Folkestone and Hythe, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £472 in 2008 to £755 in 2025, a change of £283 or 60.0%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  £755 in 2025 − £472 in 2008 = £283, which is 60.0% of the figure for 2008.

  The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 755.30 and 472.20, and 755.30 − 472.20 = 283.10.

  18 published years spanning 17 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure. Cash terms: these are the amounts as published, not adjusted for inflation.

  In Folkestone and Hythe, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £472 in 2008 to £755 in 2025, a change of £283 or 60.0%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

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• 399Year to mid-2012→568Year to mid-2025

  Net internal migration by local authority

  In Folkestone and Hythe, net internal migration by local authority rose from 399 in Year to mid-2012 to 568 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 169 or 42.4% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  568 in Year to mid-2025 − 399 in Year to mid-2012 = 169, which is 42.4% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Internal migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Folkestone and Hythe, net internal migration by local authority rose from 399 in Year to mid-2012 to 568 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 169 or 42.4% (ONS).

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• 502Year to mid-2012→752Year to mid-2025

  International migration into a local authority

  In Folkestone and Hythe, international migration into a local authority rose from 502 in Year to mid-2012 to 752 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 250 or 49.8% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  752 in Year to mid-2025 − 502 in Year to mid-2012 = 250, which is 49.8% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from International migration in by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Folkestone and Hythe, international migration into a local authority rose from 502 in Year to mid-2012 to 752 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 250 or 49.8% (ONS).

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• 505Year to mid-2012→619Year to mid-2025

  International migration out of a local authority

  In Folkestone and Hythe, international migration out of a local authority rose from 505 in Year to mid-2012 to 619 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 114 or 22.6% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  619 in Year to mid-2025 − 505 in Year to mid-2012 = 114, which is 22.6% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from International migration out by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Folkestone and Hythe, international migration out of a local authority rose from 505 in Year to mid-2012 to 619 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 114 or 22.6% (ONS).

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• -3Year to mid-2012→133Year to mid-2025

  Net international migration by local authority

  In Folkestone and Hythe, net international migration by local authority rose from -3 in Year to mid-2012 to 133 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 136 or 4533.3% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  133 in Year to mid-2025 − -3 in Year to mid-2012 = 136, which is 4533.3% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from International migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Folkestone and Hythe, net international migration by local authority rose from -3 in Year to mid-2012 to 133 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 136 or 4533.3% (ONS).

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• 1,171Year to mid-2012→901Year to mid-2025

  Births by local authority

  In Folkestone and Hythe, births by local authority fell from 1,171 in Year to mid-2012 to 901 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 270 or 23.1% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  901 in Year to mid-2025 − 1,171 in Year to mid-2012 = −270, which is 23.1% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Births by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Folkestone and Hythe, births by local authority fell from 1,171 in Year to mid-2012 to 901 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 270 or 23.1% (ONS).

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• 1,225Year to mid-2012→1,368Year to mid-2025

  Deaths by local authority

  In Folkestone and Hythe, deaths by local authority rose from 1,225 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,368 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 143 or 11.7% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  1,368 in Year to mid-2025 − 1,225 in Year to mid-2012 = 143, which is 11.7% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Deaths by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Folkestone and Hythe, deaths by local authority rose from 1,225 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,368 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 143 or 11.7% (ONS).

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• -54Year to mid-2012→-467Year to mid-2025

  Births minus deaths by local authority

  In Folkestone and Hythe, births minus deaths by local authority fell from -54 in Year to mid-2012 to -467 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 413 or 764.8% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  -467 in Year to mid-2025 − -54 in Year to mid-2012 = −413, which is 764.8% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Natural change by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Folkestone and Hythe, births minus deaths by local authority fell from -54 in Year to mid-2012 to -467 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 413 or 764.8% (ONS).

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• -356Year to mid-2012→21Year to mid-2025

  Other population change by local authority

  In Folkestone and Hythe, other population change by local authority rose from -356 in Year to mid-2012 to 21 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 377 or 105.9% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  21 in Year to mid-2025 − -356 in Year to mid-2012 = 377, which is 105.9% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Other population change by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Folkestone and Hythe, other population change by local authority rose from -356 in Year to mid-2012 to 21 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 377 or 105.9% (ONS).

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Compare Folkestone and Hythe with another place

Every figure both areas publish, side by side, from its own publisher with the period named:

• Folkestone and Hythe and Birmingham
• Folkestone and Hythe and Leeds
• Folkestone and Hythe and North Yorkshire
• Folkestone and Hythe and Somerset
• Folkestone and Hythe and Cornwall
• Folkestone and Hythe and Buckinghamshire

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Since you moved here

Pick the year you arrived, and see what every series published for Folkestone and Hythe said then and says now, with the periods named. Folkestone and Hythe since you moved here, or read the whole run year by year.

Where these figures come from

Every figure above is published by the body named here, for the release named here. Figures marked as a Civometry calculation are arithmetic on those published figures and are not official statistics.

Not yet published here

Income, employment, benefits by area, health, education and religion for Folkestone and Hythe are on the way where an open official source exists; where one does not, the data gaps register says why. Local claimant counts are behind a login.