CT18 — FOLKESTONE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CT18

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CT18 is £402,518, which is 11% below the Kent average of £450,882.

Properties in CT18 cost 40.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CT18 have risen 1.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£494,100	286
Semi-detached	£349,765	224
Terraced	£296,817	137
Flat	£191,973	39
All types	£402,518	711

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CT18

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 11.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CT18 has a crime rate well 85% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

4.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

2.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

1.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in CT18

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CT18 has 4 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Hawkinge Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Capel-le-Ferne Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Lyminge Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
The Churchill School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

119,768

Population

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

27.0%

Private rent

17.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CT18 are 246.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 83% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

246.0 Mbps

Avg Download

44.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

87%

Superfast Coverage

57%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CT18 is collected by Dover. The Band D rate is £2,151/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

CT18 — FOLKESTONE

Area Summary

CT18 (FOLKESTONE) offers above-average property prices (£402,518, 40% above national average), low crime (85% below national average), 4 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (246 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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CT17

DOVER

£225K

▼ 0.4% YoY

CT19

FOLKESTONE

£303K

▲ 1.9% YoY

CT20

FOLKESTONE

£311K

▲ 0.3% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CT18?

The average house price in CT18 (FOLKESTONE) is £402,518, based on 711 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 40% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.3% over the past year.

Is CT18 a safe area to live?

Crime in CT18 is significantly below the national average (11.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (4.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CT18?

There are 4 schools in or near CT18. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in CT18?

Council tax in CT18 is collected by Dover. The Band D rate is £2,151 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in CT18?

The average broadband download speed in CT18 is 246 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 87% of premises, ultrafast to 57%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CT18 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in CT18 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 119,768.