Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

DENSOLE LANE, CT18 7BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DENSOLE LANE, CT18 7BL.

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

CT18 7BL 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. Property prices are trending up 53.6% year-on-year.

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

CT18 7BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Densole Lane, 0.2km 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 7BL offers 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k, up 53.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT18 7BL 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 7BL. 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

£ 400,000

4 sales · Mean £ 450,000

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

CT18 7BL has low crime rates — 8 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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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Lighthouse Cafe0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Village Shop Densole0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Black Horse Inn0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Folkestone West5.4 km
  • Folkestone Central5.6 km
  • Folkestone5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Densole Way0.1 km
  • Densole Way0.1 km
  • Black Horse0.3 km
  • Black Horse0.3 km