CT18 7AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Crete Road West, 1.3km from Gibraltar in Folkestone. Administratively it sits within East Folkestone ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT18, CT18 7AA offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Prices average £590k, down 41.5% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CT18 7AA are sourced from Output Area E00124344 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRETE ROAD WEST, CT18 7AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRETE ROAD WEST, CT18 7AA.
234
47
£ 40,000 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT18 7AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CT18 7AA's low deprivation rank, 81% ownership, and £590k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £590k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 41.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT18 7AA. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 445,000
9 sales · Mean £ 510,722
school Local Schools
Folkestone Academy
Folkestone Primary
The Beacon Folkestone
The Churchill School
Turner Free School
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Argos0.6 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.6 km
- Bargain Warehouse0.6 km
- Graham0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- McDonalds Restaurant0.6 km
- Starbucks0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Subway0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Folkestone West1.9 km
- Folkestone Central2.0 km
- Folkestone2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT187AA · Data under Open Government Licence