Compare Folkestone and Hythe against Lewes
See how crimes rates, house prices and annual salaries compare between Folkestone and Hythe and Lewes.
Population comparison
- Population for Folkestone and Hythe
- 113,320
- Population for Lewes
- 103,525
- Difference
- 9,795
- Percentage Difference
- 9.03%
People in employment comparison
- # People Employed in Folkestone and Hythe
- 45,145 (70.4%)
- # People Employed in Lewes
- 41,510 (73.1%)
- Difference
- 45,145
- Percentage Difference
- 8.39%
People inactive comparison
- # People Inactive in Folkestone and Hythe
- 16,110 (25.1%)
- # People Inactive in Lewes
- 13,035 (23.0%)
- Difference
- 16,110
- Percentage Difference
- 21.1%
Unemployment comparison
- # People unemployed in Folkestone and Hythe
- 2,870 (4.5%)
- # People unemployed in Lewes
- 2,215 (3.9%)
- Difference
- 2,870
- Percentage Difference
- 25.76%
Comparing crimes by type for Folkestone and Hythe and Lewes
Showing crimes from this year (2025). Hover or tap on the bars to see estimate numbers for each crime type.
Crime Statistics
See how Folkestone and Hythe and Lewes compare when it comes to number of crimes by type.
| Crime Type | Crimes in Folkestone and Hythe | Crimes in Lewes | Difference | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Other crime | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Violence and sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Criminal damage and arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Possession of weapons | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Drugs | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Public order | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Theft from the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Bicycle theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Anti-social behaviour | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Other theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Compare crime rate by type for Folkestone and Hythe and Lewes from 2020 to 2025
Use the list to compare crimes in Folkestone and Hythe and Lewes.
Compare Property prices over time for Folkestone and Hythe and Lewes
Showing crimes from 2010 up until October 2024. You can filter the property types by clicking on the type / area chart legend to hide it.
Housing Statistics
View average house prices by year. We show property prices from 2010 up until the current year.
| Year | Avg. Detached Price | Avg. Semi-Detached Price | Avg. Terraced Price | Avg. Flat Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £561,976.22 / £630,147.36 | £374,593.12 / £431,532.43 | £283,164.03 / £348,145.63 | £186,035.07 / £212,539.76 |
| 2022 | £549,713.24 / £618,411.43 | £365,848.58 / £422,141.72 | £277,922.71 / £342,799.99 | £183,849.50 / £209,705.47 |
| 2021 | £478,428.11 / £539,917.27 | £318,999.12 / £368,718.54 | £243,256.48 / £300,936.74 | £166,492.77 / £191,485.14 |
| 2020 | £436,927.62 / £488,353.58 | £293,682.31 / £336,449.68 | £223,590.30 / £274,556.45 | £157,268.17 / £179,550.52 |
| 2019 | £422,798.94 / £487,220.87 | £283,518.43 / £336,633.95 | £215,804.61 / £274,077.42 | £156,025.55 / £184,676.41 |
| 2018 | £416,201.29 / £484,910.07 | £279,174.96 / £334,265.06 | £212,918.81 / £273,047.11 | £156,495.24 / £186,428.55 |
| 2017 | £392,131.39 / £467,512.91 | £262,654.90 / £321,041.80 | £201,356.58 / £263,294.73 | £151,067.66 / £183,773.40 |
| 2016 | £370,415.75 / £453,587.65 | £248,729.20 / £312,706.08 | £191,445.40 / £257,037.34 | £140,539.15 / £175,964.66 |
| 2015 | £331,868.77 / £414,884.81 | £223,158.65 / £286,852.65 | £172,042.04 / £236,490.43 | £126,319.82 / £161,457.55 |
| 2014 | £306,699.19 / £388,314.23 | £207,193.38 / £269,846.08 | £160,819.27 / £223,229.11 | £118,504.92 / £152,800.44 |
| 2013 | £283,366.92 / £363,501.93 | £191,464.20 / £252,124.79 | £148,362.68 / £209,543.35 | £110,125.95 / £143,665.36 |
| 2012 | £278,792.26 / £350,148.91 | £188,229.30 / £242,688.45 | £145,904.81 / £201,811.31 | £109,535.01 / £140,331.62 |
| 2011 | £274,028.84 / £343,022.90 | £184,006.68 / £236,026.72 | £142,422.93 / £195,629.96 | £108,657.39 / £139,074.61 |
| 2010 | £284,978.29 / £334,961.22 | £192,956.28 / £232,527.43 | £149,911.27 / £193,009.92 | £115,780.70 / £138,157.93 |
- Number of Jobs (thousands)
- 37k vs 30k
- Median Salary
- £29,349 vs £27,451
- Annual Percentage Change
- 12.5% vs 1.1%
- Mean Salary
- £32,060 vs £38,056
See how Folkestone and Hythe compares to other areas in South East
| Industry | Folkestone and Hythe Count | Lewes Count | Difference | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 190 | 195 | -5 | -2.6% |
| Production | 200 | 310 | -110 | -43.14% |
| Construction | 625 | 670 | -45 | -6.95% |
| Motor Trades | 125 | 130 | -5 | -3.92% |
| Wholesale | 115 | 130 | -15 | -12.24% |
| Retail | 335 | 320 | +15 | + 4.58% |
| Transport | 145 | 110 | +35 | + 27.45% |
| Accommodation Food | 380 | 220 | +160 | + 53.33% |
| Information Comms | 190 | 335 | -145 | -55.24% |
| Finance Insurance | 40 | 60 | -20 | -40% |
| Property | 135 | 150 | -15 | -10.53% |
| Professional Scientific Technical | 560 | 760 | -200 | -30.3% |
| Business Admin | 305 | 345 | -40 | -12.31% |
| Public Admin Defence | 25 | 15 | +10 | + 50% |
| Education | 80 | 90 | -10 | -11.76% |
| Health | 150 | 160 | -10 | -6.45% |
| Arts Entertainment | 250 | 350 | -100 | -33.33% |