Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

PAY STREET, CT18 7DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PAY STREET, CT18 7DL.

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Population

308

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 52,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CT18 7DL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CT18 7DL's low deprivation rank, 76% ownership, and £647k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £647k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 50.3% year-on-year.

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

CT18 7DL is a safe, established residential area on Pay Street, 0.9km from Densole in Hawkinge. Administratively it sits within North Downs East ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £647k, down 50.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT18 7DL are sourced from Output Area E00171566 (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 7DL. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 430,000

3 sales · Mean £ 531,666

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

CT18 7DL has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Hawkinge Primary School

Outstanding401 pupils0.9 km
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The Churchill School

Good379 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Lighthouse Cafe0.2 km
  • Hawkinge Community Football & Sports0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Village Shop Densole0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Matlock House0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Black Horse Inn0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Garam Mossala0.9 km
  • Happy Star0.9 km
  • Hawkinge Fish Bar0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Folkestone West4.3 km
  • Folkestone Central4.6 km
  • Folkestone4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Reinden Wood0.2 km
  • Reinden Wood0.2 km
  • Campbell Road0.4 km
  • Campbell Road0.5 km