Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

GIBRALTAR LANE, CT18 7AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GIBRALTAR LANE, CT18 7AE.

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Population

436

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 52,700 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT18 7AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CT18 7AE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £800k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

CT18 7AE is a sought-after residential area on Gibraltar Lane, 0.6km from Gibraltar in Hawkinge. Administratively it sits within North Downs East ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT18, CT18 7AE offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £800k, up 0.8% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CT18 7AE are sourced from Output Area E00171570 (shared with 21 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 7AE. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 923,750

6 sales · Mean £ 928,750

Semi-Detached

£ 350,000

2 sales · Mean £ 350,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CT18 7AE has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences25
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft4
Shoplifting4
Public order4

school Local Schools

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The Churchill School

Good379 pupils0.7 km
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Hawkinge Primary School

Outstanding401 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Battle of Britain Cafe0.9 km
  • Spitfire Brunch Box0.5 km
  • Hawkinge House0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Hawkinge Convenience Store0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Mayfly0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Folkestone West2.4 km
  • Folkestone Central2.7 km
  • Folkestone2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Atkinson Road0.5 km