Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

CANTERBURY ROAD, CT18 7AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANTERBURY ROAD, CT18 7AY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

293

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 52,700 /yr

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Employed

41%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CT18 7AY's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £460k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 6.1% year-on-year.

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

CT18 7AY is a safe, established residential area on Canterbury Road, 0.8km from Densole in Hawkinge. Administratively it sits within North Downs East ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

For serious buyers, CT18 7AY is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £460k, down 6.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT18 7AY are sourced from Output Area E00171571 (shared with 11 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 7AY. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 490,000

3 sales · Mean £ 503,333

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

CT18 7AY has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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Hawkinge Primary School

Outstanding401 pupils0.9 km
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The Churchill School

Good379 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Lighthouse Cafe0.1 km
  • Hawkinge Community Football & Sports0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Village Shop Densole0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Matlock House0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Black Horse Inn0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Garam Mossala1.0 km
  • Happy Star1.0 km
  • Hawkinge Fish Bar1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Folkestone West4.4 km
  • Folkestone Central4.6 km
  • Folkestone4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Reinden Wood0.1 km
  • Reinden Wood0.1 km
  • Campbell Road0.4 km
  • Campbell Road0.5 km
  • Nursery Lane0.5 km