Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

COOMBE WOOD LANE, CT18 7BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COOMBE WOOD LANE, CT18 7BZ.

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

365

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 52,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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7/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CT18 7BZ's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £507k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £507k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 38.3% year-on-year.

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

CT18 7BZ is a safe, established residential area on Coombe Wood Lane, 0.7km from Hawkinge in Hawkinge. Administratively it sits within North Downs East ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

For serious buyers, CT18 7BZ is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £507k, down 38.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT18 7BZ are sourced from Output Area E00124571 (shared with 14 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 7BZ. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 500,000

11 sales · Mean £ 521,954

Semi-Detached

£ 269,995

1 sales · Mean £ 269,995

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

CT18 7BZ has low crime rates — 11 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 offences9
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Hawkinge Primary School

Outstanding401 pupils0.7 km
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The Churchill School

Good379 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Spitfire Brunch Box0.8 km
  • Aspendos Hawkinge0.5 km
  • Hawkinge House1.0 km
  • Lilys0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

1 nearby
  • Hawkinge Convenience Store0.8 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Matlock House0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Garam Mossala0.6 km
  • Happy Star0.6 km
  • Hawkinge Fish Bar0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • The White Horse0.2 km
  • The White Horse0.2 km
  • Heyford Close0.3 km
  • Heyford Close0.4 km