CT18 7DH is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Fernfield Farm in Hawkinge. Administratively it sits within North Downs East ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CT18 7DH is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CT18 7DH are sourced from Output Area E00124578 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CT18 7DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CT18 7DH.
258
39
£ 52,700 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT18 7DH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 64% of tenure in CT18 7DH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT18 7DH. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT18 7DH has low crime rates — 23 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.
school Local Schools
Hawkinge Primary School
The Churchill School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- White Horse Inn1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Lighthouse Cafe0.8 km
- Aspendos Hawkinge0.7 km
- Hawkinge Community Football & Sports0.3 km
- Lilys0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Matlock House0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Garam Mossala0.6 km
- Happy Star0.6 km
- Hawkinge Fish Bar0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Folkestone West4.1 km
- Folkestone Central4.2 km
- Folkestone4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Kettle Drive0.1 km
- Kettle Drive0.1 km
- Millfield0.2 km
- Millfield0.2 km
- Campbell Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CT187DH · Data under Open Government Licence