Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

CANTERBURY ROAD, CT18 7BG House Prices & Local Information

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

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

319

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 48,400 /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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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

CT18 7BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 7BG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Canterbury Road, 0.2km from Densole in Densole. Administratively it sits within North Downs East ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

For families considering a move, CT18 7BG represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £282k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT18 7BG are sourced from Output Area E00124584 (shared with 6 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 7BG. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 320,000

3 sales · Mean £ 309,251

Semi-Detached

£ 245,000

1 sales · Mean £ 245,000

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

CT18 7BG has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Lighthouse Cafe0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Village Shop Densole0.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Black Horse Inn0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Folkestone West5.2 km
  • Folkestone Central5.5 km
  • Folkestone5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Black Horse0.1 km
  • Black Horse0.1 km
  • Densole Way0.2 km
  • Densole Way0.2 km
  • Nursery Lane0.3 km