Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

CRETE ROAD WEST, CT18 7AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRETE ROAD WEST, CT18 7AB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

374

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 52,700 /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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Index Insight: CT18 7AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CT18 7AB is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT18 7AB is a mixed residential area on Crete Road West, 1.0km from Gibraltar in Folkestone. Administratively it sits within Cheriton ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

For families considering a move, CT18 7AB represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for CT18 7AB are sourced from Output Area E00124311 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT18 7AB. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.3%
Asian / British Asian13.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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Folkestone Academy

Good1135 pupils1.2 km
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Folkestone Primary

461 pupils1.2 km
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Turner Free School

Good654 pupils1.2 km
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The Churchill School

Good379 pupils1.3 km
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Birchwood

Good0 pupils1.4 km
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Morehall Primary School and Nursery

Good217 pupils1.5 km
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Harcourt Primary School

Good191 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Brickfield0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Bannatynes Health Club0.8 km
  • Pulp 27 Coffee Shop & Café0.8 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.7 km
  • Starbucks0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Argos0.7 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.9 km
  • Bargain Warehouse0.9 km
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
  • Wickes0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Subway0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Folkestone West1.8 km
  • Folkestone Central2.1 km
  • Folkestone2.3 km