Compare Swale against Folkestone and Hythe
See how crimes rates, house prices and annual salaries compare between Swale and Folkestone and Hythe.
Population comparison
- Population for Swale
- 151,015
- Population for Folkestone and Hythe
- 113,320
- Difference
- 37,695
- Percentage Difference
- 28.52%
People in employment comparison
- # People Employed in Swale
- 66,205 (71.1%)
- # People Employed in Folkestone and Hythe
- 45,145 (70.4%)
- Difference
- 66,205
- Percentage Difference
- 37.83%
People inactive comparison
- # People Inactive in Swale
- 23,025 (24.7%)
- # People Inactive in Folkestone and Hythe
- 16,110 (25.1%)
- Difference
- 23,025
- Percentage Difference
- 35.34%
Unemployment comparison
- # People unemployed in Swale
- 3,860 (4.1%)
- # People unemployed in Folkestone and Hythe
- 2,870 (4.5%)
- Difference
- 3,860
- Percentage Difference
- 29.42%
Comparing crimes by type for Swale and Folkestone and Hythe
Showing crimes from this year (2025). Hover or tap on the bars to see estimate numbers for each crime type.
Crime Statistics
See how Swale and Folkestone and Hythe compare when it comes to number of crimes by type.
| Crime Type | Crimes in Swale | Crimes in Folkestone and Hythe | 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 |
| Drugs | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Burglary | 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 Swale and Folkestone and Hythe from 2020 to 2025
Use the list to compare crimes in Swale and Folkestone and Hythe.
Compare Property prices over time for Swale and Folkestone and Hythe
Showing crimes from 2010 up until January 2025. 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 | £510,287.28 / £561,976.22 | £326,771.45 / £374,593.12 | £266,466.10 / £283,164.03 | £166,402.78 / £186,035.07 |
| 2022 | £495,854.58 / £549,713.24 | £318,523.07 / £365,848.58 | £261,730.08 / £277,922.71 | £164,097.20 / £183,849.50 |
| 2021 | £441,301.31 / £478,428.11 | £283,549.57 / £318,999.12 | £233,965.50 / £243,256.48 | £151,974.96 / £166,492.77 |
| 2020 | £406,313.46 / £436,927.62 | £262,961.46 / £293,682.31 | £216,426.21 / £223,590.30 | £145,873.35 / £157,268.17 |
| 2019 | £400,444.81 / £422,798.94 | £259,646.77 / £283,518.43 | £214,150.95 / £215,804.61 | £148,377.35 / £156,025.55 |
| 2018 | £399,745.53 / £416,201.29 | £258,808.60 / £279,174.96 | £214,051.11 / £212,918.81 | £150,529.42 / £156,495.24 |
| 2017 | £378,744.30 / £392,131.39 | £245,072.91 / £262,654.90 | £203,437.37 / £201,356.58 | £145,887.95 / £151,067.66 |
| 2016 | £346,318.59 / £370,415.75 | £224,975.70 / £248,729.20 | £187,347.18 / £191,445.40 | £131,958.85 / £140,539.15 |
| 2015 | £308,767.63 / £331,868.77 | £200,883.40 / £223,158.65 | £167,828.62 / £172,042.04 | £117,904.38 / £126,319.82 |
| 2014 | £285,943.85 / £306,699.19 | £186,895.59 / £207,193.38 | £156,997.02 / £160,819.27 | £110,536.96 / £118,504.92 |
| 2013 | £258,746.63 / £283,366.92 | £169,094.55 / £191,464.20 | £142,256.31 / £148,362.68 | £100,622.97 / £110,125.95 |
| 2012 | £251,287.23 / £278,792.26 | £164,149.90 / £188,229.30 | £138,073.05 / £145,904.81 | £99,077.19 / £109,535.01 |
| 2011 | £249,908.79 / £274,028.84 | £162,204.86 / £184,006.68 | £136,089.31 / £142,422.93 | £99,342.05 / £108,657.39 |
| 2010 | £252,221.92 / £284,978.29 | £164,761.62 / £192,956.28 | £138,793.19 / £149,911.27 | £101,730.17 / £115,780.70 |
- Number of Jobs (thousands)
- 53k vs 37k
- Median Salary
- £28,711 vs £29,349
- Annual Percentage Change
- 10.2% vs 12.5%
- Mean Salary
- £35,009 vs £32,060
See how Swale compares to other areas in South East
| Industry | Swale Count | Folkestone and Hythe Count | Difference | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 195 | 190 | +5 | + 2.6% |
| Production | 405 | 200 | +205 | + 67.77% |
| Construction | 1,050 | 625 | +425 | + 50.75% |
| Motor Trades | 190 | 125 | +65 | + 41.27% |
| Wholesale | 165 | 115 | +50 | + 35.71% |
| Retail | 355 | 335 | +20 | + 5.8% |
| Transport | 355 | 145 | +210 | + 84% |
| Accommodation Food | 340 | 380 | -40 | -11.11% |
| Information Comms | 240 | 190 | +50 | + 23.26% |
| Finance Insurance | 55 | 40 | +15 | + 31.58% |
| Property | 165 | 135 | +30 | + 20% |
| Professional Scientific Technical | 630 | 560 | +70 | + 11.76% |
| Business Admin | 415 | 305 | +110 | + 30.56% |
| Public Admin Defence | 25 | 25 | 0 | 0% |
| Education | 85 | 80 | +5 | + 6.06% |
| Health | 185 | 150 | +35 | + 20.9% |
| Arts Entertainment | 295 | 250 | +45 | + 16.51% |