CT18 7AX is a safe, established residential area on Canterbury Road, 0.2km from Hawkinge in Hawkinge. Administratively it sits within North Downs East ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £674k, down 24.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CT18 7AX are sourced from Output Area E00171566 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CANTERBURY ROAD, CT18 7AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANTERBURY ROAD, CT18 7AX.
308
39
£ 52,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT18 7AX 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. CT18 7AX's low deprivation rank, 76% ownership, and £674k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £674k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 24.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT18 7AX. 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
Detached
£ 550,000
6 sales · Mean £ 556,666
Semi-Detached
£ 280,000
3 sales · Mean £ 287,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT18 7AX has low crime rates — 23 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 Cafe0.8 km
- Spitfire Brunch Box0.9 km
- The Lighthouse Cafe0.8 km
- Aspendos Hawkinge0.4 km
- Hawkinge Community Football & Sports0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- White Horse Inn0.9 km
- The Mayfly0.7 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Hawkinge Convenience Store0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Matlock House0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Garam Mossala0.3 km
- Happy Star0.3 km
- Hawkinge Fish Bar0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Folkestone West3.8 km
- Folkestone Central4.0 km
- Folkestone4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Campbell Road0.2 km
- Aerodrome Road0.2 km
- Campbell Road0.2 km
- Aerodrome Road0.2 km
- Tesco0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT187AX · Data under Open Government Licence