Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

CANTERBURY ROAD, CT18 7BB House Prices & Local Information

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

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

288

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 48,400 /yr

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Employed

42%

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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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CT18 7BB spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CT18 7BB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Canterbury Road, 0.5km from Densole in Densole. Administratively it sits within North Downs East ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT18, CT18 7BB offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £430k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT18 7BB are sourced from Output Area E00124582 (shared with 7 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 7BB. The average age is 51.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 485,000

7 sales · Mean £ 455,714

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

CT18 7BB has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Hawkinge Primary School

Outstanding401 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Lighthouse Cafe0.2 km
  • Hawkinge Community Football & Sports0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Village Shop Densole0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Matlock House0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Black Horse Inn0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Folkestone West4.7 km
  • Folkestone Central4.9 km
  • Folkestone5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Nursery Lane0.1 km
  • Nursery Lane0.2 km
  • Reinden Wood0.2 km
  • Reinden Wood0.3 km
  • Black Horse0.4 km