Postcode CT18 8DU is located in a rural town, within the North Downs West ward of Folkestone and Hythe in the South East region, and forms part of the Lyminge, Densole & Elham area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Lyminge, Densole & Elham is £48,400 per year. The nearest station is Westenhanger located about 2.2 miles away.
Lyminge, Densole & Elham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,950 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Lyminge, Densole & Elham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 18.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Lyminge, Densole & Elham is £48,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT18 8DU.
Lyminge, Densole & Elham near CT18 8DU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Westenhanger located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £394,000 in North Downs West area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,000 up to £1,110,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £538,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £131,975 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £360,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £293,500 |
10 year median price trend in North Downs West
In the CT18 8DU postcode area, located within Lyminge, Densole & Elham, 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.