Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

THE STREET, CT18 7DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE STREET, CT18 7DF.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 52,700 /yr

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Employed

41%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

CT18 7DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 36.4% year-on-year.

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

CT18 7DF is a safe, established residential area on The Street, 0.3km from Fernfield Farm in Hawkinge. Administratively it sits within North Downs East ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

For families considering a move, CT18 7DF represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k, up 36.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT18 7DF are sourced from Output Area E00171571 (shared with 11 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 7DF. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

3 sales · Mean £ 290,000

Terraced

£ 220,000

1 sales · Mean £ 220,000

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

CT18 7DF has low crime rates — 25 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 offences16
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson5
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Hawkinge Primary School

Outstanding401 pupils0.8 km
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The Churchill School

Good379 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Lighthouse Cafe0.9 km
  • Aspendos Hawkinge0.9 km
  • Hawkinge Community Football & Sports0.2 km
  • Lilys0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Matlock House0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Garam Mossala0.8 km
  • Happy Star0.8 km
  • Hawkinge Fish Bar0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Folkestone West4.3 km
  • Folkestone Central4.3 km
  • Folkestone4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Millfield0.0 km
  • Millfield0.1 km
  • Kettle Drive0.2 km
  • Kettle Drive0.2 km