Folkestone · CT20

EICR in CT20 (Central Folkestone)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Central Folkestone, including Cheriton, Folkestone Central, Folkestone Harbour. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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CT20 (Central Folkestone) in a nutshell

CT20 covers Central Folkestone, in Folkestone and Hythe. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for CT20

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Folkestone and Hythe council area

CT20 is in Folkestone and Hythe's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

CT20 stretches across Cheriton, Folkestone Central, Folkestone Harbour and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'CT20', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Flats and shared houses

Plenty of Folkestone homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Folkestone: 23.0% purpose-built flats, 12.5% converted/shared
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Folkestone page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does CT20 cover?

CT20 (Central Folkestone) includes the wards of Cheriton, Folkestone Central, Folkestone Harbour, Hythe, Sandgate & West Folkestone (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to CT20?

Neighbouring districts include CT19 (Central Folkestone), CT18 (Hawkinge), CT21 (Hythe), CT17 (Dover) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering CT20 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in CT20?

About 11,205 households and 22,601 residents at the 2011 Census, across 830 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is CT20 in?

CT20 sits in Folkestone and Hythe (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Folkestone and Hythe.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
CT20 1
Areas covered
Central Folkestone 2
Active postcodes
830 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
11,205 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
22,601 2
Electoral wards
Cheriton, Folkestone Central, Folkestone Harbour, Hythe, Sandgate & West Folkestone 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Folkestone and Hythe 4
Local authority
Folkestone and Hythe 4
Households privately renting (Folkestone built-up area)
31.9% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.