Folkestone and Hythe vs Rother
A side-by-side comparison of the Folkestone and Hythe and Rotherlocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Folkestone and Hythe is the more populous; council tax is lower in Folkestone and Hythe; Folkestone and Hythe has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Folkestone and Hythe | Rother | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 109,759 | 93,113 |
| Density | 308/km² | 183/km² |
| Deprivation | 6% in most-deprived 10% | 3% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,539 | £2,701 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 100% | 93% |
| Aged under 16 | 17% | 15% |
| Aged 16–64 | 58% | 53% |
| Aged 65+ | 25% | 32% |