Is CT18 7AN a safe place to live?

Yes, CT18 7AN is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 32 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in CT18 7AN?

The average property price in CT18 7AN is currently around £485k.

What is the population of CT18 7AN?

The population for the CT18 7AN area is approximately 289 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

THE STREET, CT18 7AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE STREET, CT18 7AN.

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

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Population

289

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Avg Age

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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: 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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7/10

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8/10

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1/10

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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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8/10

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3/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CT18 7AN combines high owner-occupation (82%), strong property values (£485k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £485k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT18 7AN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Street, 0.2km from Fernfield Farm in Hawkinge. Administratively it sits within North Downs East ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

For serious buyers, CT18 7AN is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £485k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT18 7AN are sourced from Output Area E00124576 (shared with 7 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 7AN. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 0%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 485,000

1 sales · Mean £ 485,000

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

CT18 7AN has low crime rates — 32 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 offences16

Anti-social behaviour10

Other theft7

Criminal damage and arson5

Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

Hawkinge Primary School

Outstanding401 pupils0.9 km

The Churchill School

Good379 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby

The Lighthouse Cafe0.9 km
Aspendos Hawkinge1.0 km
Hawkinge Community Football & Sports0.3 km
Lilys1.0 km

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Matlock House0.7 km

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Supermarkets

1 nearby

Tesco1.0 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby

Garam Mossala1.0 km
Happy Star1.0 km
Hawkinge Fish Bar1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Folkestone West4.4 km
Folkestone Central4.4 km
Folkestone4.6 km

Bus Stops

Millfield0.1 km
Millfield0.1 km
Kettle Drive0.3 km
Kettle Drive0.3 km