Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

BENSON LANE, CT18 7AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENSON LANE, CT18 7AQ.

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Population

461

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 52,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT18 7AQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

CT18 7AQ has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 69.6% year-on-year.

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

CT18 7AQ is a safe, established residential area on Benson Lane, 0.4km from Elvington in Hawkinge. Administratively it sits within North Downs East ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CT18 7AQ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k, up 69.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT18 7AQ are sourced from Output Area E00124567 (shared with 12 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 7AQ. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.7%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 189,995

3 sales · Mean £ 166,665

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

CT18 7AQ has low crime rates — 22 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 offences21
Anti-social behaviour17
Other theft6
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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The Churchill School

Good379 pupils0.7 km
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Hawkinge Primary School

Outstanding401 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Hawkinge Convenience Store0.8 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Matlock House1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Mayfly0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Aspendos Hawkinge1.0 km
  • Hawkinge House0.7 km
  • Lilys1.0 km
  • Battle of Britain Cafe0.2 km
  • Spitfire Brunch Box0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Garam Mossala0.9 km
  • Happy Star0.9 km
  • Hawkinge Fish Bar0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Folkestone West3.3 km
  • Folkestone Central3.8 km
  • Folkestone3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Haskard Close0.2 km
  • Battle of Britain Museum0.2 km
  • Haskard Close0.3 km
  • Proctor Walk0.4 km
  • Cemetery0.4 km