Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

CANTERBURY ROAD, CT18 7BN House Prices & Local Information

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

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

339

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 52,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

CT18 7BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £344k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 2.2% year-on-year.

home £344,750 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT18 7BN is a safe, established residential area on Canterbury Road, 0.0km from Hawkinge in Hawkinge. Administratively it sits within North Downs East ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT18, CT18 7BN offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 87% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £344k, down 2.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT18 7BN are sourced from Output Area E00124580 (shared with 9 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 7BN. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 310,000

3 sales · Mean £ 295,000

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

5 sales · Mean £ 286,000

Detached

£ 442,000

1 sales · Mean £ 442,000

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

CT18 7BN has low crime rates — 21 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 offences40
Anti-social behaviour17
Criminal damage and arson10
Other crime6
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Hawkinge Primary School

Outstanding401 pupils0.0 km
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The Churchill School

Good379 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Battle of Britain Cafe0.8 km
  • Spitfire Brunch Box0.7 km
  • Aspendos Hawkinge0.2 km
  • Hawkinge Community Football & Sports0.8 km
  • Hawkinge House0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • White Horse Inn0.7 km
  • The Mayfly0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Hawkinge Convenience Store0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Matlock House0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Garam Mossala0.1 km
  • Happy Star0.1 km
  • Hawkinge Fish Bar0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Folkestone West3.6 km
  • Folkestone Central3.7 km
  • Folkestone4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Aerodrome Road0.1 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Aerodrome Road0.2 km
  • Heyford Close0.4 km