Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

DENSOLE WAY, CT18 7BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DENSOLE WAY, CT18 7BQ.

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

No single demographic signal dominates CT18 7BQ — age 50, 83% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 7BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Densole Way, 0.1km 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 7BQ offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £349k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT18 7BQ 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 7BQ. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 275,000

6 sales · Mean £ 275,083

Detached

£ 370,000

2 sales · Mean £ 370,000

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

CT18 7BQ has low crime rates — 9 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 offences3
Other theft3
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 Densole0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Black Horse Inn0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Densole Way0.1 km
  • Black Horse0.1 km
  • Black Horse0.2 km
  • Densole Way0.2 km
  • Nursery Lane0.4 km