East Folkestone
Ward in Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.093, 1.177 |
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| OS grid ref: | TR 22 37 |
| Dialling code: | 01303 (Folkestone) |
East Folkestone is the eastern ward of the town of Folkestone in the district of Folkestone and Hythe, in Kent, England. It mainly comprises residential streets east of the town centre, with a mix of Victorian terraces and post‑war housing, local shops and community facilities, and sits close to the harbour and the Channel coast.
The ward shares in Folkestone's Victorian seaside heritage and the recent regeneration around the harbour and Creative Quarter, while also having pockets of socio‑economic challenge that local groups and council initiatives aim to address. Good road and rail links and proximity to the Channel crossings give the area practical connections for commuting and coastal trade.
Postcode districts covering East Folkestone
Most populated places nearby
- Folkestone 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Ashford 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Margate 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Canterbury 13.3 miles21.3 km
- Dover 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Ramsgate 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Herne Bay 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Deal 12.4 miles20 km
- Whitstable 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Broadstairs 21.5 miles34.7 km
- Broadstairs and St. Peters 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Faversham 19.8 miles31.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Broadmead Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Folkestone Harbour Ward 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Folkestone Central Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Folkestone Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Cheriton Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Hawkinge Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Capel-le-Ferne Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Sandgate Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Sandgate & West Folkestone Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Paddlesworth Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Densole Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in East Folkestone
CT19 5PH, CT19 6LP, CT19 6JA, CT19 5QX, CT19 5SZ, CT19 5TG, CT19 5RR, CT19 6JZ, CT19 5AL … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 39 miles62.8 km
- London City Airport 56.2 miles90.5 km
- Folkestone Central Railway Station 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Folkestone Harbour Railway Station 1.1 miles1.8 km
Schools in East Folkestone
- Mundella Primary School Primary
- Castle Hill Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Folkestone Castle Historic site 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Kingsworth Gardens Gardens 0.8 miles1.3 km
- University Centre Folkestone University 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Martello Tower Historic site 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Fokestone Roman Villa Ruins Archaeological site 1 mile1.6 km
- Sunny Sands Beach 1 mile1.6 km
- Folkestone Harbour Harbour 1 mile1.7 km
- Folkestone White Horse Archaeological site 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Brookhill Park Performing Arts College College 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Crabble Athletic Ground Stadium 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Folkestone Racecourse Recreation 6.2 miles10 km
- Broome Park Estate 6.2 miles10 km