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CT18 7FN

Horsley Close

North Downs East

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Overview

Postcode CT18 7FN is located in a rural town, within the North Downs East ward of Folkestone and Hythe in the South East region, and forms part of the Hawkinge area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hawkinge is £60,956 per year. The nearest station is Folkestone West, about 1.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Frank and Betty's Field.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Hawkinge has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,254 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Hawkinge has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.4%

Approximately 0.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Hawkinge is £60,956 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 145 ft away from CT18 7FN.

Flood risk

No risk

Hawkinge near CT18 7FN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Folkestone West located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CT18 7FN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miFrank and Betty's FieldSmallWalking directions to Frank and Betty's Field

Area Profile

Population
564
Population density
2,190.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
24.84(+102%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.92(-31%)
Other theft
4.38(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.92(-55%)
Possession of weapons
2.44(+157%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
521
92.38%
Other White
21
3.72%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
1.06%
Other
5
0.89%
Irish
4
0.71%
Total population: 564

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
130
28.82%
Level 3 (A level)
105
23.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
89
19.73%
No qualifications
51
11.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
47
10.42%
Total 16+ residents: 451

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
106
44.35%
Owns outright
77
32.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
15.9%
Shared ownership
13
5.44%
Other forms of private rent
4
1.67%
Total households: 239

Property prices in North Downs East

Median price£351,250
Price per sq ft£349
Sales (last 12 months)152
Typical range (middle 50%)£280K – £455K

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £351,250 (about £349 per square foot) in North Downs East area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,070,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Downs East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached61£470,000£358
Semi-Detached35£345,000£364
Terraced43£286,500£378
Flats13£183,000£274

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Downs East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Downs East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£342,500£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£520,000£160,000£352,500£278,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Downs East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Downs East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£266£218£264£265
2017£275£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£339£379
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Downs East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Downs East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT18 7FN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT18 7FN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Mar 202617, De Havilland Close, Folkestone, CT18 7FEDetachedFreehold£445,000
16 May 20258, De Havilland Close, Folkestone, CT18 7FEDetachedFreehold£445,000
16 May 20258, De Havilland Close, Folkestone, CT18 7FEDetachedFreehold£465,000
10 Jul 2025153, Heron Forstal Avenue, Folkestone, CT18 7FPDetachedFreehold£500,000
22 Apr 202582, Heron Forstal Avenue, Folkestone, CT18 7FPTerracedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the CT18 7FN postcode area, located within Hawkinge, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CT18 7FN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Churchill SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryHawkinge Primary SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT18 7FN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CT18 7FN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlFolkestone and Hythe, CT18 7RHWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miHawkinge Convenience14b Defiant Close, Hawkinge, CT18 7SUWalking directions to Hawkinge Convenience
0.3 miTesco Express107 Canterbury Road, Folkestone, CT18 7BSWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Folkestone and Hythe district (2025-26).

Band A£1,625
Band B£1,896
Band C£2,167
Band D£2,437
Band E£2,979
Band F£3,521
Band G£4,062
Band H£4,875

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CT18 7FN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Godfrey

North Downs East - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

James Butcher

North Downs East - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Stephen Scoffham

North Downs East - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Sojan Joseph

Ashford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictFolkestone and HytheE07000112
Parliamentary ConstituencyAshfordE14001069
WardNorth Downs EastE05010023
ParishHawkingeE04005019
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HawkingeE02005103
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Folkestone and Hythe 002FE01033214
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1995-12-01

Frequently asked questions about CT18 7FN

Is CT18 7FN (Hawkinge) safe?

The area around CT18 7FN records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CT18 7FN?

The median sale price around CT18 7FN in Hawkinge is £351,250 (about £349 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CT18 7FN?

There are 2 schools close to CT18 7FN, including The Churchill School and Hawkinge Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CT18 7FN?

CT18 7FN scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,254 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CT18 7FN (Hawkinge) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ashford covering CT18 7FN 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.