CT18 8EA

North Downs West, Folkestone and Hythe

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At a glance

Every premises in CT18 8EA can get superfast broadband (30 Mbps or more), but none gigabit-capable. The average home in Folkestone and Hythe sold for £303,296 in the latest House Price Index, up 0.9% on a year earlier. The neighbourhood records 28 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, below the England and Wales rate of 97.

From CT18 8EA, the nearest primary school is Lyminge Church of England Primary School, 0.4 mi away, about a 8 minute walk; the nearest GP surgery is New Lyminge Surgery, 0.1 mi away, about a 3 minute walk.

Sandling station is 2.6 mi away; the nearest park is 0.4 mi away, about a 8 minute walk.

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Broadband

Gigabit-capableNone

Ultrafast (300 Mbps or more)None

Ultrafast (100 Mbps or more)None

Superfast (30 Mbps or more)All premises

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations (July 2025), © Ofcom. Share of premises in the postcode that can get each speed. A home's report checks that address with Ofcom directly.

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How this area compares

This neighbourhood · Folkestone and Hythe 001

28Low · 1/10

crimes per 1,000 residents

Local authority · Folkestone and Hythe

88Moderate · 6/10

crimes per 1,000 residents

England and Wales

crimes per 1,000 residents

Crime rates and scores by type

Crime type	Per 1,000	England and Wales	Score
Violence and sexual offences	10.0	34	Low · 1/10
Other theft	5.2	6.5	Moderate · 6/10
Anti-social behaviour	3.9	15	Low · 1/10
Burglary	2.1	3.6	Moderate · 4/10
Criminal damage and arson	1.9	6.7	Low · 1/10
Drugs	1.6	3.3	Moderate · 5/10
Public order	1.4	6.7	Low · 1/10
Vehicle crime	1.1	5.0	Low · 1/10
Possession of weapons	0.5	1.0	Moderate · 4/10
Other crime	0.3	2.1	Low · 1/10
Robbery	0.2	1.4	Low · 3/10
Shoplifting	0.2	8.6	Low · 1/10
Theft from the person	0.0	1.7	Low · 1/10
Bicycle theft	0.0	0.8	Low · 1/10

Folkestone and Hythe 001: October 2025 to September 2026, 6,219 residents (mid-2024). Scores compare against every neighbourhood in England and Wales; 10 is the highest crime.

Crime rate over time

Folkestone and Hythe 001 Folkestone and Hythe England and Wales

Source: data.police.uk · ONS population estimates. Rates use resident population, so busy centres with few residents score higher than it may feel. Scores are a guide, not an official rating.

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Schools nearby

Primary

Lyminge Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · Voluntary controlled school · ages 4–11 · Ofsted reports

0.4 mi

Elham Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · Voluntary aided school · ages 4–11 · Ofsted reports

2.1 mi

Harcourt Primary SchoolPrimary · Foundation school · ages 4–11

Ofsted report cardInspected 24 Feb 2026 · Safeguarding met · Report

InclusionStrong standardCurriculum and teachingExpected standardAchievementExpected standardAttendance and behaviourExpected standardPersonal development and wellbeingExpected standardLeadership and governanceExpected standardEarly yearsExpected standard

2.9 mi

Stowting Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · Voluntary controlled school · ages 4–11

Ofsted: GoodInspected 12 Nov 2019 · Later visit: Improved significantly · Report

2.9 mi

The Churchill SchoolPrimary · Academy converter · ages 4–11 · Ofsted reports

2.9 mi

Source: Department for Education · Get Information About Schools · Ofsted. Distances are straight-line. Schools teaching both age ranges appear in both lists and in amber on the map. Since November 2025 Ofsted gives report cards with grades for each area instead of one overall grade; from September 2024 there was no overall grade. Independent schools inspected by ISI aren't covered. Living close to a school does not guarantee a place; check admissions with the council.

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Healthcare nearby

Pharmacies

Lyminge PharmacyPharmacy · CT18 8HQ

0.2 mi · 4 min walk

Tesco Instore PharmacyPharmacy · CT19 4QJ

2.7 mi

Vision PharmacyPharmacy · CT18 7SU

3.0 mi

GP practices

New Lyminge SurgeryGP practice · CT18 8NS

0.1 mi · 3 min walk

Church RoadGP practice · CT18 8HY

0.5 mi · 10 min walk

Hawkinge and ElhamGP practice · CT4 6UH

2.1 mi

Dentists

Pennypot Dental PracticeDental practice · CT18 7BN

3.1 mi

Source: NHS Organisation Data Service. Distances are to the practice postcode. Check GP catchment and registration with the practice or on the NHS website.

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Stations nearby

Train stations

Sandling

2.6 mi

Source: NaPTAN (Department for Transport). Straight-line distances; walking times assume about 5 km/h.

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Parks and green spaces

0.4 mito the nearest park

1park within a 10 minute walk

2.4hectares of park within a 10 minute walk

Etchinghill Golf ClubGolf course · 77 hectares

0.2 mi · 5 min walk

Play area (3 nearby)nearest under 0.1 hectares

0.4 mi · 7 min walk

Park or garden2.4 hectares

0.4 mi · 8 min walk

Sports ground1.7 hectares

0.4 mi · 8 min walk

Lyminge Bowls ClubBowling green · 0.3 hectares

0.5 mi · 9 min walk

Playing field1.1 hectares

0.5 mi · 10 min walk

Play area (3 nearby)nearest under 0.1 hectares

0.6 mi · 13 min walk

Park or garden0.4 hectares

0.7 mi · 14 min walk

Playing field0.8 hectares

0.8 mi · 15 min walk

Sibton ParkPlaying field · 3.0 hectares

0.8 mi · 16 min walk

Tennis courts (2 nearby)nearest 0.1 hectares

0.8 mi · 16 min walk

Source: OS Open Greenspace (Ordnance Survey). Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right. Public parks, playing fields, play areas, allotments and sports grounds within 1 mile, measured in a straight line to the nearest way in. Some sports grounds and allotments are for members only.

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Household income

This neighbourhood

£55,731

£39,683 after tax

Folkestone and Hythe

£49,193

£36,992 after tax

England

£53,636

£40,020 after tax

Total household income£55,731

After tax£39,683

After tax and housing costs, adjusted for household size£40,404Folkestone and Hythe £34,084 · England £34,675

Source: ONS income estimates for small areas, April 2022 to March 2023. Modelled averages for the neighbourhood (Folkestone and Hythe 001); local authority and national figures are the median neighbourhood. Equivalised income adjusts for household size.

Deprivation

This area is around the middle of neighbourhoods in England (ranked 16,111 of 33,755, where 1 is the most deprived).

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22% of Folkestone and Hythe's neighbourhoods are in England's most deprived 20%.

Income

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Decile 6

Employment

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Decile 4

Education, skills and training

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Decile 7

Health and disability

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Decile 5

Crime

Source: MHCLG, English Indices of Deprivation 2025. For the small area the home is in, ranked against the rest of England only: England, Wales and Scotland each measure deprivation differently, so deciles can't be compared across borders. Decile 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas, decile 10 the least deprived.

Occupation

38% of working residents are managers, directors or professionals, compared with 29% in Folkestone and Hythe and 33% across England. It's one of the clearest signs of how affluent an area is.

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Questions about CT18 8EA

What is the crime rate in CT18 8EA?

The neighbourhood records 28 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, below the England and Wales rate of 97. Across Folkestone and Hythe the rate is 88 per 1,000. Figures are crimes reported to the police over the latest 12 months; they can't tell you how safe a particular street feels.

How much do houses cost in CT18 8EA?

The average home in Folkestone and Hythe sold for £303,296 in the latest House Price Index, up 0.9% on a year earlier. By type: detached £526,660, semi-detached £339,086, terraced £270,890, flats £166,372. Prices are council-wide averages from HM Land Registry.

What schools are near CT18 8EA?

The nearest primary school is Lyminge Church of England Primary School, 0.4 mi away, about a 8 minute walk. Being nearest doesn't guarantee a place; check each school's admissions criteria.

What broadband speed can I get in CT18 8EA?

Every premises in CT18 8EA can get superfast broadband (30 Mbps or more), but none gigabit-capable. Figures are Ofcom's share of premises in the postcode; actual speeds depend on the provider and package.

Where is the nearest train station to CT18 8EA?

Sandling is 2.6 mi away.

What is the average household income in CT18 8EA?

The ONS estimates average household income of £55,731 a year for the neighbourhood (April 2022 to March 2023), compared with £53,636 across England.

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