Postcode CT18 7JL is located in a rural town, within the Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne ward of Dover in the South East region, and forms part of the Elms Vale & Capel-le-Ferne area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Elms Vale & Capel-le-Ferne is £56,630 per year. The nearest station is Folkestone Central located about 2.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Elms Vale & Capel-le-Ferne has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,833 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Elms Vale & Capel-le-Ferne has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Elms Vale & Capel-le-Ferne is £56,630 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT18 7JL.
Elms Vale & Capel-le-Ferne near CT18 7JL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Folkestone Central located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £810,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £383,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £317,500 |
| Terraced | 2 | £352,500 |
10 year median price trend in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT18 7JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Foodmarket Newsagents | 122 New Dover Road, Capel Le Ferne, CT18 7JR | Walking directions to Foodmarket Newsagents |
| 0.1 mi | Food Market | 122 New Dover Road, Capel-le-Ferne, CT18 7JR | Walking directions to Food Market |
Annual council tax rates for Dover district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CT18 7JL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Martin Hibbert
Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne - Elected 4 May 2023
Mike Tapp
Dover and Deal - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.