Pay Street is in Densole, Folkestone and in Shepway district. CT18 7DN is located in the North Downs East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Folkestone and Hythe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pay Street, Densole, Folkestone, CT18 7DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT18 7DP, CT18 7DW, CT18 7BE, CT18 7DR, CT18 8LS, CT18 7DX, CT18 7BG, CT18 7DY, CT18 7DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT18 7DN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.1% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.9% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CT18 7DN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.8% | 20.9% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62% | 58.1% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 13.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 7.4% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 11.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.3% | 37.8% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 35% | -5.3% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 20.5% | 6.3% | 12.7% | 7.8% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.9% | 17.1% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 11.2% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 18.2% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 11.2% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 12.8% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 22.5% | 0.4% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 4.7% | 7% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 4.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.3% | 97.9% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.9% | 97.2% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 97.2% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 76.7% | 12.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 61.3% | 46.2% | 15.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pay Street was 33.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.1% lower than the North Downs East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pay Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in North Downs East and the 106th lowest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.5%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Pay Street, Folkestone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2021-11-16 | £383,171 |
| 21 Pay Street, Folkestone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-01-22 | £352,521 |
| 17 Pay Street, Folkestone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2020-10-09 | £415,981 |
| 12 Pay Street, Folkestone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2018-07-20 | £488,089 |
| 13 Pay Street, Folkestone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2016-06-28 | £279,914 |
CT18 7DN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in CT18 7DN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 116 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkinge Primary School Canterbury Road , Hawkinge CT18 7BN | 4out of 4 | 1,966 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Churchill School Haven Drive , Hawkinge CT18 7RH | 3out of 4 | 2,149 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selsted Church of England Primary School Selsted , Wootton Lane, Selsted CT15 7HH | 3out of 4 | 3,656 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elham Church of England Primary School Vicarage Lane , Elham CT4 6TT | 3out of 4 | 4,283 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harcourt Primary School Biggins Wood Road , CT19 4NE | 3out of 4 | 4,591 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone Academy Academy Lane , CT19 5FP | 3out of 4 | 4,686 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Turner Free School Tile Kiln Lane , Cheriton CT19 4PB | - not rated | 4,876 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harvey Grammar School Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY | 4out of 4 | 5,371 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone Beacon Plus Park Farm Road , CT19 5DN | - not rated | 4,889 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Bowen Road , CT19 4FP | 3out of 4 | 4,925 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Folkestone Park Farm Road , CT19 5DN | 4out of 4 | 5,040 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Horse Inn | THE BLACK HORSE INN, 366 CANTERBURY ROAD | 177 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 23.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 23.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 23.8% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 71.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.