Is CT18 7BP a safe place to live?

Yes, CT18 7BP is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 34 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in CT18 7BP?

The average property price in CT18 7BP is currently around £387k.

What is the population of CT18 7BP?

The population for the CT18 7BP area is approximately 360 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

CANTERBURY ROAD, CT18 7BP House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

360

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Avg Age

payments

Avg Income

£ 52,700 /yr

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Employed

43%

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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6/10

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8/10

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1/10

workEmployment

5/10

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2/10

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6/10

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7/10

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9/10

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5/10

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Area Character

CT18 7BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £387k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 6.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT18 7BP is a safe, established residential area on Canterbury Road, 0.4km 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 7BP offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £387k, up 6.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT18 7BP are sourced from Output Area E00124581 (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 7BP. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%

Asian / British Asian1.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.6%

Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 367,500

10 sales · Mean £ 356,600

Detached

£ 340,000

1 sales · Mean £ 340,000

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

CT18 7BP has low crime rates — 34 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 offences36

Anti-social behaviour26

Criminal damage and arson8

Other crime8

Public order6

school Local Schools

Hawkinge Primary School

Outstanding401 pupils0.4 km

The Churchill School

Good379 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby

Battle of Britain Cafe0.9 km
Spitfire Brunch Box0.5 km
Aspendos Hawkinge0.2 km
Hawkinge House0.7 km
Lilys0.2 km

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Supermarkets

2 nearby

Lidl0.5 km
Tesco0.3 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

White Horse Inn0.3 km
The Mayfly0.4 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Hawkinge Convenience Store0.5 km

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Matlock House0.6 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby

Garam Mossala0.3 km
Happy Star0.3 km
Hawkinge Fish Bar0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Folkestone West3.3 km
Folkestone Central3.4 km
Folkestone3.6 km

Bus Stops

Heyford Close0.0 km
Heyford Close0.1 km
De Havilland Close0.2 km
De Havilland Close0.2 km
The White Horse0.2 km