Postcode CT18 7TN 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% 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 2.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Hawkinge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,349 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Hawkinge has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.8% 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.
The average income per household in Hawkinge is £60,956 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 269 ft away from CT18 7TN.
Hawkinge near CT18 7TN 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 55 | £475,000 | £340 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £337,500 | £364 |
| Terraced | 52 | £288,250 | £379 |
| Flats | 9 | £180,000 | £252 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT18 7TN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2026 | Flat 2, 17, Carter Close, Folkestone, CT18 7TN | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | Flat 1, 17, Carter Close, Folkestone, CT18 7TN | Flats | Leasehold | £183,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | Flat 4, 32, Carter Close, Folkestone, CT18 7TR | Flats | Leasehold | £195,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 18, Carter Close, Folkestone, CT18 7TS | Terraced | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 49, Campbell Road, Folkestone, CT18 7TL | Terraced | Freehold | £410,000 |
In the CT18 7TN 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Hawkinge Primary School | Foundation school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Jun 2019. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | The Churchill School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 May 2015. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CT18 7TN
| 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Hawkinge Convenience | 14b Defiant Close, Hawkinge, CT18 7SU | Walking directions to Hawkinge Convenience |
Annual council tax rates for Folkestone and Hythe 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 7TN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Godfrey
North Downs East - Elected 4 May 2023
James Butcher
North Downs East - Elected 4 May 2023
Stephen Scoffham
North Downs East - Elected 4 May 2023
Sojan Joseph
Ashford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CT18 7TN records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 7TN in North Downs East is £345,000 (about £348 per square foot) based on 158 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to CT18 7TN, including Hawkinge Primary School (Outstanding) and The Churchill School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
CT18 7TN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,349 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Ashford covering CT18 7TN 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).