Ashford vs Folkestone and Hythe
A side-by-side comparison of the Ashford and Folkestone and Hythelocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Ashford is the more populous; council tax is lower in Ashford.
| Ashford | Folkestone and Hythe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 132,747 | 109,759 |
| Density | 229/km² | 308/km² |
| Deprivation | 1% in most-deprived 10% | 6% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,410 | £2,539 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 100% | 100% |
| Aged under 16 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 16–64 | 61% | 58% |
| Aged 65+ | 20% | 25% |