CT18 7BS is a safe, established residential area on Canterbury Road, 0.1km 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 7BS offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 87% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £377k.
Census 2021 statistics for CT18 7BS are sourced from Output Area E00124580 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CANTERBURY ROAD, CT18 7BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANTERBURY ROAD, CT18 7BS.
339
43
£ 52,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CT18 7BS — age 43, 87% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £377k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT18 7BS. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 377,000
2 sales · Mean £ 377,000
Terraced
£ 225,000
1 sales · Mean £ 225,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT18 7BS has low crime rates — 20 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.
school Local Schools
Hawkinge Primary School
The Churchill School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Battle of Britain Cafe0.8 km
- Spitfire Brunch Box0.6 km
- Aspendos Hawkinge0.1 km
- Hawkinge Community Football & Sports0.9 km
- Hawkinge House0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Tesco0.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- White Horse Inn0.6 km
- The Mayfly0.4 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Hawkinge Convenience Store0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Matlock House0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Garam Mossala0.0 km
- Happy Star0.0 km
- Hawkinge Fish Bar0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Folkestone West3.5 km
- Folkestone Central3.7 km
- Folkestone3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Tesco0.0 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Aerodrome Road0.1 km
- Aerodrome Road0.2 km
- Swann Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT187BS · Data under Open Government Licence