Postcode CT18 8FR is located in a rural village, within the North Downs West 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 54.5 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 2.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Court Lodge Green.
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 54.5 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 80 recent sales, the median property price is £392,000 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 | 29 | £580,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £131,975 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £370,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £285,000 |
10 year median price trend in North Downs West
In the CT18 8FR postcode area, located within Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Lyminge Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 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 (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: 16/01/2026.