Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

WHITE HORSE HILL, CT18 7AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITE HORSE HILL, CT18 7AL.

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Population

436

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 52,700 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT18 7AL 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.

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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CT18 7AL combines high owner-occupation (94%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

CT18 7AL is a sought-after residential area on White Horse Hill, 0.9km from Hawkinge in Hawkinge. Administratively it sits within North Downs East ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT18, CT18 7AL offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CT18 7AL are sourced from Output Area E00171570 (shared with 21 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 7AL. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
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.

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

CT18 7AL has low crime rates — 17 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 offences10
Anti-social behaviour9
Other crime3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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The Churchill School

Good379 pupils0.8 km
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Hawkinge Primary School

Outstanding401 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Spitfire Brunch Box0.8 km
  • Aspendos Hawkinge0.7 km
  • Hawkinge House0.9 km
  • Lilys0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • White Horse Inn0.2 km
  • The Mayfly0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Hawkinge Convenience Store0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Folkestone West3.0 km
  • Folkestone Central3.0 km
  • Folkestone3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The White Horse0.3 km
  • The White Horse0.3 km
  • Heyford Close0.5 km