Postcode CT18 8FR is located in a rural village, within the North Downs West area of Folkestone and Hythe in the South East region, and forms part of the Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.5 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 Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill is £62,088 per year. The median sale price in North Downs West is £405,000 (around £359 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £321,250 and £510,000. The nearest station is Sandling, about 2.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Court Lodge Green.
Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,010 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.1% 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 per household in Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill is £62,088 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT18 8FR.
Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill near CT18 8FR 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Court Lodge Green | Medium | Walking directions to Court Lodge Green |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 (about £359 per square foot) in North Downs West area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,280,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £520,000 | £397 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £395,000 | £366 |
| Terraced | 17 | £285,000 | £323 |
| Flats | 5 | £190,000 | £203 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £460,000 | £110,000 | £237,000 | £230,000 |
| 2017 | £379,500 | £108,500 | £259,995 | £247,000 |
| 2018 | £471,250 | £185,000 | £325,000 | £250,000 |
| 2019 | £450,000 | £142,500 | £278,000 | £255,500 |
| 2020 | £480,000 | £127,000 | £320,000 | £265,000 |
| 2021 | £465,000 | £133,000 | £310,873 | £238,500 |
| 2022 | £485,000 | £183,500 | £339,995 | £331,000 |
| 2023 | £547,500 | £137,000 | £330,000 | £320,000 |
| 2024 | £515,000 | £143,000 | £362,000 | £310,000 |
| 2025 | £545,000 | £169,250 | £360,000 | £299,000 |
| 2026 | £465,000 | £190,000 | £392,500 | £242,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £290 | £222 | £290 | £265 |
| 2017 | £293 | £192 | £308 | £276 |
| 2018 | £321 | £196 | £327 | £319 |
| 2019 | £327 | £282 | £314 | £298 |
| 2020 | £346 | £183 | £353 | £335 |
| 2021 | £358 | £260 | £348 | £339 |
| 2022 | £366 | £341 | £351 | £376 |
| 2023 | £422 | £232 | £379 | £373 |
| 2024 | £395 | £262 | £388 | £381 |
| 2025 | £386 | £105 | £380 | £371 |
| 2026 | £397 | £219 | £372 | £277 |
There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT18 8FR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | 4, Gessens Drive, Folkestone, CT18 8FQ | Terraced | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 2, Gessens Drive, Folkestone, CT18 8FQ | Terraced | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 5, Thistley Close, Folkestone, CT18 8FS | Detached | Freehold | £700,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 4, Thistley Close, Folkestone, CT18 8FS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £322,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 4, Harrington Grove, Folkestone, CT18 8FN | Terraced | Freehold | £285,000 |
In the CT18 8FR postcode area, located within Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill, there are 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Lyminge Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Jul 2018. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CT18 8FR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 13 Station Road, Folkestone, CT18 8HS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Lyminge Food & Wine | Canterbury Road, Folkestone, CT18 8HU | Walking directions to Lyminge Food & Wine |
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 8FR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Elaine Martin
North Downs West - Elected 4 May 2023
Jenny Hollingsbee
North Downs West - Elected 4 May 2023
Sojan Joseph
Ashford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CT18 8FR records about 53 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 other crime.
The median sale price around CT18 8FR in North Downs West is £405,000 (about £359 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to CT18 8FR, including Lyminge Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
CT18 8FR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,010 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 8FR is Sojan Joseph (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Elaine Martin (Green Party) and Jenny Hollingsbee (Conservative and Unionist Party).