Is CT18 7AW a safe place to live?

Yes, CT18 7AW is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 4 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in CT18 7AW?

The average property price in CT18 7AW is currently around £300k.

What is the population of CT18 7AW?

The population for the CT18 7AW area is approximately 386 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Dover, South East

CT18 7AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CT18 7AW.

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Population

386

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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9/10

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1/10

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5/10

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2/10

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7/10

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1/10

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8/10

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2/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CT18 7AW spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. £300k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT18 7AW is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Fernfield Farm in Dover. Administratively it sits within Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne ward and the Dover constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT18 7AW are sourced from Output Area E00123019 (shared with 30 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 7AW. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%

Asian / British Asian1.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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Detached

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

CT18 7AW has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft2

Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

Hawkinge Primary School

Outstanding401 pupils1.4 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Hawkinge Community Football & Sports0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Folkestone Central4.8 km
Folkestone West4.8 km
Folkestone5.1 km