Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

CT18 7BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CT18 7BF.

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

317

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 52,700 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CT18 7BF spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CT18 7BF is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Elvington in Hawkinge. Administratively it sits within North Downs East ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CT18 7BF are sourced from Output Area E00171575 (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 7BF. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.8%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

CT18 7BF has low crime rates — 27 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 offences31
Anti-social behaviour28
Other theft10
Public order9
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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The Churchill School

Good379 pupils0.7 km
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Hawkinge Primary School

Outstanding401 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Hawkinge Convenience Store0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Mayfly0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Hawkinge House0.6 km
  • Battle of Britain Cafe0.3 km
  • Spitfire Brunch Box0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Folkestone West3.1 km
  • Folkestone Central3.5 km
  • Folkestone3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Battle of Britain Museum0.1 km
  • Proctor Walk0.3 km
  • Honner Close0.3 km
  • Haskard Close0.4 km
  • Atkinson Road0.4 km