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CT18 7PA

Downs Close

North Downs East

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Detailed insights for CT18 7PA

Overview

Postcode CT18 7PA is located in a rural town, within the North Downs East area 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 median sale price in North Downs East is £345,000 (around £348 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £281,250 and £448,750. The nearest station is Folkestone West, about 2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Hawkinge has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,722 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 22% 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

1.8%

Approximately 1.8% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT18 7PA.

Flood risk

No risk

Hawkinge near CT18 7PA 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
6,379.6 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
306
93.87%
Other White
10
3.07%
Other Asian
5
1.53%
Irish
4
1.23%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.31%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
27.78%
Level 3 (A level)
69
27.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
15.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
15.87%
No qualifications
19
7.54%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
65
57.02%
Owns outright
35
30.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.77%
Other social rented
2
1.75%
Shared ownership
1
0.88%
Total households: 114

Property prices in North Downs East

Median price: £345,000
Price per sq ft: £348
Sales (last 12 months): 158
Typical range (middle 50%): £281K – £449K

Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 (about £348 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
Detached55£475,000£340
Semi-Detached42£337,500£364
Terraced52£288,250£379
Flats9£180,000£252

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£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£190,000£337,500£305,000
2026£470,000£160,000£332,500£265,000
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£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£282£345£347
2026£336£252£364£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 7PA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT18 7PA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 20258, Downs Close, Folkestone, CT18 7PADetachedFreehold£425,000
09 Jan 20263, Haven Drive, Folkestone, CT18 7PBDetachedFreehold£375,000
01 Sept 202627, Woodcock Gardens, Folkestone, CT18 7NETerracedFreehold£235,000
29 Jun 202612, Woodcock Gardens, Folkestone, CT18 7NEDetachedFreehold£470,000
17 Jun 202639, Woodcock Gardens, Folkestone, CT18 7NEDetachedFreehold£520,000

Schools

In the CT18 7PA postcode area, located within Hawkinge, there are 2 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.

Nearby schools for CT18 7PA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryThe Churchill SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miPrimaryHawkinge Primary SchoolFoundation school
Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CT18 7PA

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Folkestone and Hythe district.

Band A£1,693
Band B£1,975
Band C£2,257
Band D£2,539
Band E£3,103
Band F£3,667
Band G£4,231
Band H£5,078

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 7PA, 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 Introduced1998-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CT18 7PA

Is CT18 7PA (Hawkinge) safe?

The area around CT18 7PA 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near CT18 7PA?

The median sale price around CT18 7PA in North Downs East is £345,000 (about £348 per square foot) based on 158 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CT18 7PA?

There are 2 schools close to CT18 7PA, including The Churchill School (Good) and Hawkinge Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around CT18 7PA?

CT18 7PA scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,722 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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