Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

OAK DRIVE, CT18 7DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK DRIVE, CT18 7DJ.

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

293

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 52,700 /yr

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Employed

41%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CT18 7DJ spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CT18 7DJ is a safe, established residential area on Oak Drive, 0.2km from Hawkinge in Hawkinge. Administratively it sits within North Downs East ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

For families considering a move, CT18 7DJ represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT18 7DJ are sourced from Output Area E00171571 (shared with 11 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 7DJ. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 270,000

1 sales · Mean £ 270,000

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

CT18 7DJ has low crime rates — 23 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 offences38
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft5
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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Hawkinge Primary School

Outstanding401 pupils0.2 km
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The Churchill School

Good379 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Battle of Britain Cafe0.9 km
  • Spitfire Brunch Box0.8 km
  • The Lighthouse Cafe0.8 km
  • Aspendos Hawkinge0.4 km
  • Hawkinge Community Football & Sports0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • White Horse Inn0.9 km
  • The Mayfly0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Hawkinge Convenience Store0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Matlock House0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Garam Mossala0.3 km
  • Happy Star0.3 km
  • Hawkinge Fish Bar0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Folkestone West3.7 km
  • Folkestone Central3.9 km
  • Folkestone4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Aerodrome Road0.2 km
  • Aerodrome Road0.2 km
  • Campbell Road0.2 km
  • Campbell Road0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km