Median sold price, last 5 years
£250,000
Strong sample. Based on 17 sales · Latest sale in data: 04 Feb 2026.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
CT19 5SB postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 27 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Data status: Verified live dataSold prices: Latest sale 04 Feb 2026Connectivity: Strong broadband coverageFlood: No direct flood matchSchools: 27 nearby school rowsPlanning: No nearby planning
- Median sold price, last 5 years £250,000Based on 17 sales · Latest sale in data: 04 Feb 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 27 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 17 sales · Latest sale in data: 04 Feb 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
11 within 400mCT19 5SB links 11 transport stops within 400m and 59 within 800m. 11 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Black Bull Road (BCT) at about 179m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Folkestone Central Rail Station at about 948m.
Local business
269 within 1200mCT19 5SB currently links 269 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 106 food and drink, 41 personal services, 35 grocery. The closest mapped place is Golden Wok at about 85m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched CT19 5SB in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
27 nearby school rows27 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for CT19 5SB. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 6CT19 5SB has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 6 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 114, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 25 postcode rows in this seam.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of CT19 5SB, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
106 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by restaurant (48), fast food (30), cafe (28).
Amenity group
Personal services
41 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (30), beauty (11).
Amenity group
Grocery
35 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (29), supermarket (4), bakery (2).
Amenity group
Nightlife
32 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (22), bar (10).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Food and drink
Golden Wok
Restaurant at 98, Black Bull Road, Folkestone.
Personal services
Jaggard Ends
Hairdresser in the current nearby-place seam.
Personal services
J Nails
Beauty at 123, Black Bull Road, Folkestone.
Grocery
Spark
Convenience at 125, Black Bull Road, Folkestone.
Personal services
The Barber Shop
Hairdresser at 127, Black Bull Road, Folkestone.
Personal services
Gem's
Hairdresser at 129, Black Bull Road, Folkestone.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
All Soul's Church of England Primary School
Primary option in CT19 4LG. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Castle Hill Community Primary School
Primary option in CT19 6HG. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Folkestone Primary
Primary option in CT19 5FP. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for CT19 5SB before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around CT19 5SB.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like CT19 5SB with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess CT19 5SB.
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Ask vetted agents
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