Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

CANTERBURY ROAD, CT18 7BS House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

No single demographic signal dominates CT18 7BS — age 43, 87% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £377k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CT18 7BS is a safe, established residential area on Canterbury Road, 0.1km 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 7BS offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £377k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT18 7BS 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 7BS. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 377,000

2 sales · Mean £ 377,000

Terraced

£ 225,000

1 sales · Mean £ 225,000

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

CT18 7BS has low crime rates — 20 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 offences38
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson10
Other crime6
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Hawkinge Primary School

Outstanding401 pupils0.1 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 Box0.6 km
  • Aspendos Hawkinge0.1 km
  • Hawkinge Community Football & Sports0.9 km
  • Hawkinge House0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Tesco0.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • White Horse Inn0.6 km
  • The Mayfly0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Hawkinge Convenience Store0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Matlock House0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Garam Mossala0.0 km
  • Happy Star0.0 km
  • Hawkinge Fish Bar0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Folkestone West3.5 km
  • Folkestone Central3.7 km
  • Folkestone3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Tesco0.0 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Aerodrome Road0.1 km
  • Aerodrome Road0.2 km
  • Swann Way0.3 km