Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

PAY STREET, CT18 7DN House Prices & Local Information

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

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

279

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 48,400 /yr

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Employed

40%

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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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CT18 7DN is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 94% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £337k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 2.2% year-on-year.

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

CT18 7DN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Pay Street, 0.3km from Densole in Densole. Administratively it sits within North Downs East ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT18, CT18 7DN offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 94% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £337k, down 2.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT18 7DN are sourced from Output Area E00124585 (shared with 8 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 7DN. The average age is 55.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
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

£ 337,500

4 sales · Mean £ 318,000

Semi-Detached

£ 345,000

1 sales · Mean £ 345,000

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

CT18 7DN has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Hawkinge Primary School

Outstanding401 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Lighthouse Cafe0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Village Shop Densole0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Black Horse Inn0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Folkestone West5.0 km
  • Folkestone Central5.3 km
  • Folkestone5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Black Horse0.2 km
  • Black Horse0.2 km
  • Nursery Lane0.2 km
  • Nursery Lane0.2 km
  • Densole Way0.4 km