Postcode report
CT18 8DN Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About CT18 8DN: area rating, property, schools and local change
CT18 8DN 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 8DN, then scores the surrounding small area 79/100 - top 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CT18 8DN are safety and health, while housing 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 8DN is based on Folkestone and Hythe 001 Census 2021. It covers 6,093 residents, 74 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 55, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 82% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 5% 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 7/10.
For property prices near CT18 8DN, 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 8DN can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 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 8DN 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.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near CT18 8DN; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CT18 8DN
Is CT18 8DN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 79/100 (top 5% 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 8DN?
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 8DN?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CT18 8DN?
LocaleIQ matched CT18 8DN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CT18 8DN?
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 8DN?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.