Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

ST JOHNS CLOSE, CT18 7DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHNS CLOSE, CT18 7DP.

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 7DP 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 — £360k reflects the demand.

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

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

For serious buyers, CT18 7DP is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents here average 55 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT18 7DP 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 7DP. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 391,250

2 sales · Mean £ 391,250

Semi-Detached

£ 350,000

3 sales · Mean £ 346,666

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

CT18 7DP has low crime rates — 11 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

school Local Schools

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Hawkinge Primary School

Outstanding401 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Lighthouse Cafe0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Village Shop Densole0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Black Horse Inn0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Folkestone West4.9 km
  • Folkestone Central5.2 km
  • Folkestone5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Nursery Lane0.1 km
  • Nursery Lane0.2 km
  • Black Horse0.2 km
  • Black Horse0.2 km
  • Densole Way0.5 km