Postcode CT15 7HT is located in a rural hamlet, within the North Downs East area of Folkestone and Hythe in the South East region, and forms part of the Lyminge, Densole & Elham area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lyminge, Densole & Elham is £55,731 per year. The median sale price in North Downs East is £348,000 (around £347 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £280,000 and £446,250. The nearest station is Shepherds Well, about 4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Lyminge, Densole & Elham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,461 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Lyminge, Densole & Elham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lyminge, Densole & Elham is £55,731 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT15 7HT.
Lyminge, Densole & Elham near CT15 7HT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shepherds Well located about 4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £348,000 (about £347 per square foot) in North Downs East area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,070,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 58 | £470,000 | £342 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £335,000 | £356 |
| Terraced | 50 | £288,250 | £378 |
| Flats | 11 | £180,000 | £257 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £350,000 | £156,500 | £235,000 | £220,000 |
| 2017 | £375,500 | £137,500 | £285,000 | £227,000 |
| 2018 | £400,000 | £135,000 | £301,998 | £215,000 |
| 2019 | £387,500 | £175,000 | £290,000 | £235,000 |
| 2020 | £411,000 | £171,500 | £310,000 | £235,000 |
| 2021 | £420,000 | £176,000 | £308,000 | £265,000 |
| 2022 | £475,000 | £198,000 | £342,500 | £300,750 |
| 2023 | £447,500 | £200,000 | £338,250 | £285,000 |
| 2024 | £450,000 | £165,000 | £343,750 | £286,500 |
| 2025 | £465,000 | £187,500 | £335,000 | £305,000 |
| 2026 | £470,000 | £160,000 | £338,750 | £271,625 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £265 | £218 | £264 | £265 |
| 2017 | £277 | £240 | £267 | £300 |
| 2018 | £285 | £243 | £281 | £295 |
| 2019 | £285 | £246 | £292 | £301 |
| 2020 | £289 | £238 | £298 | £301 |
| 2021 | £331 | £275 | £328 | £345 |
| 2022 | £365 | £372 | £388 | £372 |
| 2023 | £377 | £290 | £377 | £364 |
| 2024 | £356 | £295 | £348 | £362 |
| 2025 | £367 | £279 | £343 | £347 |
| 2026 | £358 | £252 | £356 | £363 |
There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT15 7HT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jun 2026 | 2, Mill Cottages, Dover, CT15 7HR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £332,500 | |
| 22 May 2026 | Grace Cottage, Hoad Road, Dover, CT15 7HS | Detached | Freehold | £560,000 |
In the CT15 7HT postcode area, located within Lyminge, Densole & Elham, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Selsted Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 May 2013. |
Annual council tax rates for Folkestone and Hythe district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CT15 7HT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Godfrey
North Downs East - Elected 4 May 2023
James Butcher
North Downs East - Elected 4 May 2023
Stephen Scoffham
North Downs East - Elected 4 May 2023
Sojan Joseph
Ashford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CT15 7HT records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and other theft.
The median sale price around CT15 7HT in North Downs East is £348,000 (about £347 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to CT15 7HT, including Selsted Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
CT15 7HT scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,461 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Ashford covering CT15 7HT is Sojan Joseph (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David Godfrey (Conservative and Unionist Party), James Butcher (Green Party) and Stephen Scoffham (Green Party).