Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

CANTERBURY ROAD, CT18 7BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANTERBURY ROAD, CT18 7BE.

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

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 94% owner-occupation and an average age of 55, CT18 7BE is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £451k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 22.3% year-on-year.

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

CT18 7BE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Canterbury Road, 0.2km 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 7BE offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 55) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 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: Prices average £451k, down 22.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT18 7BE 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 7BE. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 323,000

3 sales · Mean £ 311,000

Detached

£ 360,000

10 sales · Mean £ 400,500

Terraced

£ 313,000

1 sales · Mean £ 313,000

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

CT18 7BE 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 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Lighthouse Cafe0.5 km
  • Hawkinge Community Football & Sports1.0 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 Lane0.1 km
  • Black Horse0.2 km
  • Black Horse0.2 km
  • Densole Way0.4 km