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CT18 7SN

Gibraltar Lane

North Downs East

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Detailed insights for CT18 7SN

Overview

Postcode CT18 7SN 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% 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 1.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
18.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Hawkinge has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,500 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Hawkinge has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.9%

Approximately 18.9% 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 7SN.

Flood risk

No risk

Hawkinge near CT18 7SN 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
531
Population density
6,730 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.16(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.59(-22%)
Other theft
4.04(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.04(-37%)
Public order
4.04(-33%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
471
88.53%
Other White
21
3.95%
Other Asian
11
2.07%
Chinese
7
1.32%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.13%
Total population: 532

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
114
29.69%
Level 3 (A level)
99
25.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
70
18.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
9.9%
No qualifications
36
9.38%
Total 16+ residents: 384

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
89
48.11%
Owns outright
33
17.84%
Other social rented
32
17.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
11.89%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.16%
Total households: 185

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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT18 7SN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT18 7SN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Feb 202662, Lewis Road, Folkestone, CT18 7SESemi-DetachedFreehold£430,000
03 Feb 202678, Lewis Road, Folkestone, CT18 7SESemi-DetachedFreehold£390,000
27 Oct 202529, Lewis Road, Folkestone, CT18 7SETerracedFreehold£315,000
10 Oct 20258, Lewis Road, Folkestone, CT18 7SEDetachedFreehold£475,000
05 Aug 202570, Lewis Road, Folkestone, CT18 7SESemi-DetachedFreehold£397,500

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CT18 7SN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryThe Churchill SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.7 miPrimaryHawkinge Primary SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT18 7SN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CT18 7SN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miHawkinge Convenience14b Defiant Close, Hawkinge, CT18 7SUWalking directions to Hawkinge Convenience
0.4 miLidlFolkestone and Hythe, CT18 7RHWalking directions to Lidl

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 7SN, 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 002EE01033213
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced2009-03-01

Frequently asked questions about CT18 7SN

Is CT18 7SN (Hawkinge) safe?

The area around CT18 7SN records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 7SN?

The median sale price around CT18 7SN 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 7SN?

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

How deprived is the area around CT18 7SN?

CT18 7SN scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,500 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Ashford covering CT18 7SN 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.