Postcode CT18 8FG is located in a rural village, 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 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill is £53,300 per year. The nearest station is Folkestone West located about 1.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill has a low 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 65.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 10.1% 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 of residents in Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill is £53,300 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 275 ft away from CT18 8FG.
Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill near CT18 8FG 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £366,250 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 | £475,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £190,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £360,000 |
| Terraced | 36 | £310,000 |
10 year median price trend in North Downs East
In the CT18 8FG postcode area, located within Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Cheriton Primary School | Foundation school | Good | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Harcourt Primary School | Foundation school | Good |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT18 8FG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Shop'n Drive | Ashford Road, Folkestone and Hythe, CT18 8XX | Walking directions to Shop'n Drive |
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.