CT18 7AU is a safe, established residential area on Barnhurst Lane, 0.1km from Hawkinge in Hawkinge. Administratively it sits within North Downs East ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.
For families considering a move, CT18 7AU represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £336k.
Census 2021 statistics for CT18 7AU are sourced from Output Area E00171566 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARNHURST LANE, CT18 7AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNHURST LANE, CT18 7AU.
308
39
£ 52,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT18 7AU 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CT18 7AU — age 39, 76% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £336k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT18 7AU. The average age is 38.7. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 266,000
3 sales · Mean £ 277,333
Detached
£ 332,250
2 sales · Mean £ 332,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT18 7AU 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.
school Local Schools
Hawkinge Primary School
The Churchill School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Battle of Britain Cafe0.7 km
- Spitfire Brunch Box0.7 km
- The Lighthouse Cafe0.9 km
- Aspendos Hawkinge0.3 km
- Hawkinge Community Football & Sports0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Tesco0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- White Horse Inn0.8 km
- The Mayfly0.6 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Hawkinge Convenience Store0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Matlock House0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Garam Mossala0.2 km
- Happy Star0.2 km
- Hawkinge Fish Bar0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Folkestone West3.6 km
- Folkestone Central3.8 km
- Folkestone4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Aerodrome Road0.1 km
- Aerodrome Road0.1 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Campbell Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CT187AU · Data under Open Government Licence