Postcode CT18 7TL 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hawkinge is £60,956 per year. The nearest station is Folkestone West located about 2.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Hawkinge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,264 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Hawkinge has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.6% 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.
The average income per household in Hawkinge is £60,956 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 259 ft away from CT18 7TL.
Hawkinge near CT18 7TL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Folkestone West located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in North Downs East area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,050,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 60 | £465,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £190,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £346,000 |
| Terraced | 36 | £301,250 |
10 year median price trend in North Downs East
In the CT18 7TL postcode area, located within Hawkinge, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Hawkinge Primary School | Foundation school | Outstanding | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | The Churchill School | Academy converter | N/A |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT18 7TL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 107 Canterbury Road, Folkestone, CT18 7BS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Folkestone and Hythe, CT18 7RH | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Folkestone and Hythe district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.