Canterbury vs Folkestone and Hythe
A side-by-side comparison of the Canterbury 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: Canterbury is the more populous; council tax is lower in Canterbury; Folkestone and Hythe has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Canterbury | Folkestone and Hythe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 157,429 | 109,759 |
| Density | 510/km² | 308/km² |
| Deprivation | 2% in most-deprived 10% | 6% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,419 | £2,539 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 94% | 100% |
| Aged under 16 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 16–64 | 63% | 58% |
| Aged 65+ | 22% | 25% |