Harrier Close is in Hawkinge, Folkestone and in Shepway district. CT18 7RT 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 2007-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harrier Close, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT18 7RY, CT18 7SH, CT18 7RP, CT18 7GW, CT18 7SQ, CT18 7GY, CT18 7RR, CT18 7SR, CT18 7SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT18 7RT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.3% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.7% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 7RT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% 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 | 33.8% | 29.3% | -4.5% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 53% | 6.2% | 44.2% | 8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 9.2% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.9% | 51% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 36.4% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 10.4% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 14.8% | 14.5% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 8.8% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 17.3% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 23.3% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 33.3% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96.3% | 93.2% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 87.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.2% | 87.7% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 87.7% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.8% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.6% | 37.2% | 14.4% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harrier Close was 78.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.3% higher than the Cheriton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Harrier Close has the 18th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cheriton and the 118th highest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 61.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6 Milliner House Harrier Close, Folkestone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2023-09-29 | £180,630 |
| Flat 1 Milliner House Harrier Close, Folkestone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-11-06 | £199,486 |
| Flat 4 Milliner House Harrier Close, Folkestone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2020-01-17 | £201,559 |
| Flat 1 Milliner House Harrier Close, Folkestone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2018-05-04 | £204,877 |
| Flat 6 Milliner House Harrier Close, Folkestone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2015-11-05 | £172,610 |
CT18 7RT 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Churchill School Haven Drive , Hawkinge CT18 7RH | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkinge Primary School Canterbury Road , Hawkinge CT18 7BN | 4out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harcourt Primary School Biggins Wood Road , CT19 4NE | 3out of 4 | 2,111 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Folkestone Primary Academy Lane , CT19 5FP | - not rated | 2,234 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morehall Primary Morehall Primary, Chart Road , CT19 4PN | 2out of 4 | 2,511 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,234 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Turner Free School Tile Kiln Lane , Cheriton CT19 4PB | - not rated | 2,280 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harvey Grammar School Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY | 4out of 4 | 2,771 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Folkestone School for Girls Coolinge Lane , CT20 3RB | 4out of 4 | 3,910 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Bowen Road , CT19 4FP | 3out of 4 | 2,336 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Folkestone Beacon Plus Park Farm Road , CT19 5DN | - not rated | 2,518 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Folkestone Park Farm Road , CT19 5DN | 4out of 4 | 2,670 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Coastal Park Heather Lodge , 2 Radnor Park West CT19 5HH | - not rated | 3,144 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) 29 Shorncliffe Road , CT20 2NB | - not rated | 3,441 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkinge House | HAWKINGE HOUSE, HURRICANE WAY | 332 yd | |
| Spitfire Brunch Box | 9A DEFIANT CLOSE | 533 yd | |
| Battle of Britain Cafe | KENT BATTLE OF BRITAIN MUSEUM, AERODROME ROAD | 770 yd | |
| Aspendos Hawkinge | 93 CANTERBURY ROAD | 1,077 yd | |
| Lilys | 93 CANTERBURY ROAD | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayfly | THE MAYFLY, DEFIANT CLOSE | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkinge Fish Bar | BUSINESS PREMISES, 95A CANTERBURY ROAD | 1,085 yd | |
| Happy Star | 103 CANTERBURY ROAD | 1,089 yd | |
| Garam Mossala | 105 CANTERBURY ROAD | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | LIDL FOOD STORE, HAVEN DRIVE | 569 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Churchill Primary School HAVEN DRIVE | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Hawkinge Community Centre HERON FORSTAL AVENUE | 985 yd | |
| Hawkinge Village Hall CANTERBURY ROAD | 1,061 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 61.27 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 61.27 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.