Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

COWGATE LANE, CT18 7AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COWGATE LANE, CT18 7AR.

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

48

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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

CT18 7AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £392k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 16.7% year-on-year.

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

CT18 7AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Cowgate Lane, 0.5km from Fernfield Farm in Hawkinge. Administratively it sits within North Downs East ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

For serious buyers, CT18 7AR is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £392k, up 16.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT18 7AR 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 7AR. 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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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

£ 368,500

4 sales · Mean £ 369,875

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

CT18 7AR has low crime rates — 28 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 offences12
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson5
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Hawkinge Primary School

Outstanding401 pupils0.9 km
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The Churchill School

Good379 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Matlock House0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Aspendos Hawkinge1.0 km
  • Hawkinge Community Football & Sports0.6 km
  • Lilys1.0 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 Central4.2 km
  • Folkestone West4.2 km
  • Folkestone4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Millfield0.4 km
  • Millfield0.4 km