Area Analysis Dover, South East

CT18 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CT18 postcode area.

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Population

14,674

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10
family_restroomFamily
9/10
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2/10
workEmployment
5/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CT18 — age 47, 78% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £324k. Property prices are trending down 19.0% year-on-year.

home £324,772 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT18 is a postcode district in Dover, South East, covering 431 active and 75 retired postcodes.

The largest share of CT18 (16%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents (15%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes CT18 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in CT18 are around £324k, down 19.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CT18 at 167 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 47 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CT18 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1035
Anti-social behaviour453
Criminal damage and arson224
Other theft151
Public order137

school Local Schools

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Hawkinge Primary School

Outstanding401 pupils
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Capel-le-Ferne Primary School

Good188 pupils
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Lyminge Church of England Primary School

Good200 pupils
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The Churchill School

Good379 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Beachborough Park B&B
  • Havenfield Hall
  • Holiday Inn Express
  • Matlock House
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Clifftop Cafe
  • The Lighthouse Inn
  • Aspendos Hawkinge
  • Battle of Britain Cafe
  • Burger King
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Capel le Ferne Farmers Market
  • Little Satmar Farm Holiday Complex
  • Lyminge Food & Wine
  • Lyminge Pharmacy
  • The Village Shop Densole
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Royal Oak
  • The Brewery of Angels & Demons
  • Coach & Horses
  • Etchinghill Golf Club
  • Folkestone Rugby Club
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Garam Mossala
  • Happy Star
  • Hawkinge Fish Bar
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl
  • Tesco