Postcode CT18 7JU is located in a rural town, within the Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne area of Dover in the South East region, and forms part of the Elms Vale & Capel-le-Ferne area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Elms Vale & Capel-le-Ferne is £56,630 per year. The median sale price in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne is £345,000 (around £400 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £310,000 and £405,625. The nearest station is Folkestone Central, about 2.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Elms Vale & Capel-le-Ferne has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,243 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Elms Vale & Capel-le-Ferne has a low crime rate, with approximately 39 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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 7JU.
Elms Vale & Capel-le-Ferne near CT18 7JU 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 (about £400 per square foot) in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £810,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 2 | £435,000 | £353 |
| Detached | 20 | £350,000 | £402 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £345,000 | £394 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £341,500 | £182,250 | £223,000 |
| 2017 | £379,998 | £256,000 | £232,250 |
| 2018 | £399,000 | £270,000 | £275,000 |
| 2019 | £459,000 | £260,000 | £285,000 |
| 2020 | £469,000 | £265,000 | £257,500 |
| 2021 | £485,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2022 | £485,000 | £325,000 | £352,000 |
| 2023 | £493,000 | £312,500 | £325,000 |
| 2024 | £425,000 | £312,500 | £547,250 |
| 2025 | £420,000 | £345,000 | £367,500 |
| 2026 | £345,000 | £342,500 | £550,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £245 | £277 | £192 |
| 2017 | £320 | £289 | £256 |
| 2018 | £313 | £298 | £283 |
| 2019 | £299 | £310 | £278 |
| 2020 | £290 | £279 | £238 |
| 2021 | £308 | £347 | £312 |
| 2022 | £394 | £367 | £327 |
| 2023 | £382 | £345 | £318 |
| 2024 | £350 | £328 | £333 |
| 2025 | £339 | £358 | £333 |
| 2026 | £401 | £390 | £390 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT18 7JU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Sept 2026 | 3, Clarence Road, Folkestone, CT18 7JU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £352,000 | |
| 29 May 2025 | 8, Clarence Road, Folkestone, CT18 7LW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £505,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 29, Victoria Road, Folkestone, CT18 7LR | Detached | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 18 May 2026 | 26, Victoria Road, Folkestone, CT18 7LR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2026 | 11, Victoria Road, Folkestone, CT18 7LR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £345,000 |
In the CT18 7JU postcode area, located within Elms Vale & Capel-le-Ferne, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Capel-le-Ferne Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CT18 7JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Food Market | 122 New Dover Road, Capel-le-Ferne, CT18 7JR | Walking directions to Food Market |
| 0.1 mi | Foodmarket Newsagents | 122 New Dover Road, Capel Le Ferne, CT18 7JR | Walking directions to Foodmarket Newsagents |
Annual council tax rates for Dover district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CT18 7JU, 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
The area around CT18 7JU records about 39 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.
The median sale price around CT18 7JU in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne is £345,000 (about £400 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to CT18 7JU, including Capel-le-Ferne Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
CT18 7JU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,243 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Dover and Deal covering CT18 7JU is Mike Tapp (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin Hibbert (Conservative and Unionist Party).