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CT18

FOLKESTONE

Kent, South East, England

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CT18 is the postcode district for FOLKESTONE, located in Kent, South East.

Avg price £402,518
1yr change ▲ 1.3%
Crime 86% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£402,518

▲ 1.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

40% above national avg

Crime Rate

11.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

85% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

4 schools

Broadband Speed

246 Mbps

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.

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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

£386K £392K £399K £405K £412K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

119,768

Population

67

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.

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246.0 Mbps

Avg Download

44.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

87%

Superfast Coverage

57%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about CT18 FOLKESTONE

What is the average house price in CT18 FOLKESTONE?
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 FOLKESTONE 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 is the population of CT18 FOLKESTONE?
The population of CT18 (FOLKESTONE) is approximately 119,768 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in CT18 FOLKESTONE?
There are 4 schools in or near CT18. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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