Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

CANTERBURY ROAD, CT18 7BJ House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (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

A sought-after, premium postcode. CT18 7BJ's low deprivation rank, 83% ownership, and £1.1M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

CT18 7BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Canterbury Road, 0.4km 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 7BJ offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 83% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M.

Census 2021 statistics for CT18 7BJ 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 7BJ. 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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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

£ 862,500

2 sales · Mean £ 862,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

CT18 7BJ has low crime rates — 15 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.

Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Village Shop Densole0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Black Horse Inn0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Grove Cafe @ Folkestone Garden Centr0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Folkestone West5.5 km
  • Folkestone Central5.7 km
  • Folkestone5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Densole Way0.4 km
  • Densole Way0.4 km