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CT18 8BF Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About CT18 8BF: area rating, property, schools and local change
CT18 8BF is a postcode in North Downs East, Folkestone and Hythe, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CT18 8BF, then scores the surrounding small area 51/100 - bottom 44% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CT18 8BF are jobs and schools and education, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CT18 8BF is based on Folkestone and Hythe 002 Census 2021. It covers 10,090 residents, 776 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 72% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 11% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 4/10.
For property prices near CT18 8BF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CT18 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £368k from 35 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CT18 8BF can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CT18 8BF by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CT18 8BF is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CT18 8BF
Is CT18 8BF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 51/100 (bottom 44% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CT18 8BF?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CT18 8BF?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CT18 8BF?
LocaleIQ matched CT18 8BF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CT18 8BF?
The latest median sold price is £368k based on 35 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CT18 8BF?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.