Postcode CT18 8JA is located in a rural town, within the North Downs West area of Folkestone and Hythe in the South East region, and forms part of the Lyminge, Densole & Elham area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lyminge, Densole & Elham is £55,731 per year. The median sale price in North Downs West is £407,500 (around £352 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £325,000 and £515,000. The nearest station is Sandling, about 2.8 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.
Lyminge, Densole & Elham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,111 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Lyminge, Densole & Elham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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 per household in Lyminge, Densole & Elham is £55,731 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT18 8JA.
Lyminge, Densole & Elham near CT18 8JA 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Court Lodge Green | Medium | Walking directions to Court Lodge Green |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £407,500 (about £352 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 | 41 | £520,000 | £369 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £400,000 | £358 |
| Terraced | 15 | £285,000 | £314 |
| 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 | £311,000 |
| 2026 | £465,000 | £190,000 | £395,000 | £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 | £364 |
| 2026 | £369 | £219 | £371 | £277 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT18 8JA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2025 | Elora, Church Road, Folkestone, CT18 8JA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £437,500 | |
| 12 May 2025 | The New House, High Street, Folkestone, CT18 8EL | Detached | Freehold | £630,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 78, Palm Tree Way, Folkestone, CT18 8JN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £234,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 3, Robus Close, Folkestone, CT18 8JF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £366,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | Coneybank, Church Road, Folkestone, CT18 8HZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £492,000 |
In the CT18 8JA postcode area, located within Lyminge, Densole & Elham, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 8JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lyminge Food & Wine | Canterbury Road, Folkestone, CT18 8HU | Walking directions to Lyminge Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 13 Station Road, Folkestone, CT18 8HS | Walking directions to Londis |
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 8JA, 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 8JA records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, other theft and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CT18 8JA in North Downs West is £407,500 (about £352 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to CT18 8JA, including Lyminge Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
CT18 8JA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,111 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 8JA 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).