Winter Drive is in Hawkinge, Folkestone and in Shepway district. CT18 7QX 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 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Winter Drive, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT18 7QG, CT18 7QY, CT18 7PY, CT18 7PU, CT18 7QR, CT18 7FX, CT18 7PF, CT18 7BY, CT18 7DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT18 7QX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 53.9% | 4.9% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 51% | 46.1% | -4.9% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.1% | 37.3% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 44.3% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 9.4% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 46% | 44.2% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 31.2% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 15.3% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 6.9% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 16.8% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 15.2% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 16.4% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 17.2% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 27.5% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 4.9% | 4.1% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 94.4% | 92.2% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 91.6% 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 | 93.5% | 91.6% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 92.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 5.6% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winter Drive was 30.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.9% lower than the Cheriton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Winter Drive has the 18th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cheriton and the 98th lowest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Winter Drive, Folkestone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-03-21 | £311,545 |
| 29 Winter Drive, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-07-18 | £281,262 |
| 12 Winter Drive, Folkestone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-10-02 | £330,831 |
| 16 Winter Drive, Folkestone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-09-08 | £335,656 |
| 25 Winter Drive, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2023-02-24 | £308,708 |
CT18 7QX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkinge Primary School Canterbury Road , Hawkinge CT18 7BN | 4out of 4 | 348 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Churchill School Haven Drive , Hawkinge CT18 7RH | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Folkestone Primary Academy Lane , CT19 5FP | - not rated | 3,121 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harcourt Primary School Biggins Wood Road , CT19 4NE | 3out of 4 | 3,563 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary School Parkfield Road , CT19 5BY | 3out of 4 | 3,771 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,121 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Turner Free School Tile Kiln Lane , Cheriton CT19 4PB | - not rated | 3,635 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harvey Grammar School Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY | 4out of 4 | 3,959 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Folkestone School for Girls Coolinge Lane , CT20 3RB | 4out of 4 | 5,169 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 3,275 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Folkestone Park Farm Road , CT19 5DN | 4out of 4 | 3,421 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Bowen Road , CT19 4FP | 3out of 4 | 3,702 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Coastal Park Heather Lodge , 2 Radnor Park West CT19 5HH | - not rated | 4,105 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) 29 Shorncliffe Road , CT20 2NB | - not rated | 4,491 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspendos Hawkinge | 93 CANTERBURY ROAD | 390 yd | |
| Lilys | 93 CANTERBURY ROAD | 390 yd | |
| Hawkinge Community Football & Sports | THE PAVILION, PAVILION ROAD | 663 yd | |
| Spitfire Brunch Box | 9A DEFIANT CLOSE | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse Inn | WHITE HORSE INN, 7 CANTERBURY ROAD | 719 yd | |
| The Mayfly | THE MAYFLY, DEFIANT CLOSE | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garam Mossala | 105 CANTERBURY ROAD | 376 yd | |
| Happy Star | 103 CANTERBURY ROAD | 378 yd | |
| Hawkinge Fish Bar | BUSINESS PREMISES, 95A CANTERBURY ROAD | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 107 CANTERBURY ROAD | 372 yd | |
| Lidl | LIDL FOOD STORE, HAVEN DRIVE | 897 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hawkinge Village Hall CANTERBURY ROAD | 406 yd | |
| Hawkinge Community Centre HERON FORSTAL AVENUE | 481 yd | |
| Hawkinge Cricket & Social Club CRICKETERS CLOSE | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Hawkinge Pavilion And Sports Ground THE PAVILION THE PAVILION PAVILION ROAD | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Churchill Primary School HAVEN DRIVE | grass pitches | 892 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 45.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 170.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 140.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.