Postcode CT18 8BP is located in a rural hamlet, within the North Downs East ward of Folkestone and Hythe in the South East region, and forms part of the Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill is £62,088 per year. The nearest station is Sandling located about 2.0 miles away.
Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,402 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 53.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill is £62,088 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT18 8BP.
Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill near CT18 8BP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sandling located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £337,500 |
| Terraced | 43 | £290,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £190,000 |
| Detached | 83 | £465,000 |
10 year median price trend in North Downs East
In the CT18 8BP postcode area, located within Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill, there are no schools in close proximity.
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.
Elected local representatives for CT18 8BP, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.