Cox Drive, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7TZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT18 7TZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.7%	50.8%	3.1%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	52.3%	49.2%	-3.1%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

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	36.4%	40.8%	4.4%	37.9%	2.9%
Married: Opposite sex	51.5%	47.4%	-4.1%	44.2%	3.2%
Separated	3.8%	3.3%	-0.5%	2.2%	1.1%
Divorced	5.9%	6.1%	0.2%	9.1%	-3.0%
Widowed	2.5%	2.3%	-0.2%	6.1%	-3.8%

Health

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 (88.5%) 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	61.6%	61.4%	-0.2%	48.4%	13.0%
Good health	29.6%	27.1%	-2.5%	33.6%	-6.5%
Fair health	6.6%	10%	3.4%	12.7%	-2.7%
Bad health	1.9%	0.6%	-1.3%	4.0%	-3.4%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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	15.9%	10.8%	-5.1%	18.2%	-7.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.2%	9.4%	-4.8%	9.6%	-0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	23%	20.2%	-2.8%	13.4%	6.8%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	6.1%	3.6%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	19.2%	24.9%	5.7%	16.9%	8.0%
Degree or Similar	20.1%	27.2%	7.1%	33.8%	-6.6%
Other	5%	1.4%	-3.6%	2.8%	-1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	12.6%	6.3%	-6.3%	1.6%	4.7%
Black African	0%	1.8%	1.8%	2.5%	-0.7%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.6%	0.6%	-1.0%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	2.7%	2.7%	0.4%	2.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	1.6%	0.9%	-0.7%	0.8%	0.1%
White	81.1%	85.8%	4.7%	81.4%	4.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.1%	-0.1%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.9% 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	82.2%	87.9%	5.7%	83.2%	4.7%
European Union	3%	2.4%	-0.6%	6.1%	-3.7%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	0.8%	0.7%
Africa	0.3%	2.1%	1.8%	2.7%	-0.6%
Middle East and Asia	13.4%	5.8%	-7.6%	5.6%	0.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	81.6%	88.4%	6.8%	83.2%	5.2%
10+ Years	6.8%	5.5%	-1.3%	9.8%	-4.3%
5-10 Years	1.6%	1.2%	-0.4%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	3%	2.4%	-0.6%	2.2%	0.2%
Less than 2 years	6.8%	2.4%	-4.4%	1.9%	0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.8%	76.7%	3.1%
France	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Italy	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Spain	0.9%	0.4%	0.5%
Central and Western Africa	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Southern Asia	3.3%	1.2%	2.1%
No passport held	12%	13.5%	-1.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.9%	37.2%	8.7%
Christian	37.8%	46.2%	-8.4%
Buddhist	1.5%	0.5%	1.0%
Hindu	1.8%	1.7%	0.1%
Muslim	2.4%	6.5%	-4.1%
Other religion	3.6%	0.6%	3.0%
Not answered	6.9%	6.0%	0.9%

Safety

Is Cox Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cox Drive was 47.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.5% lower than the Cheriton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Cox Drive has the 27th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cheriton and the 150th lowest crime rate of 347 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£52,700

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in CT18 7TZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Cox Drive are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Shepway.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Cox Drive, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7TZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for CT18 7TZ

Average Price
£344,843

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£344,843

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cox Drive

Average Price
£327,505

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£327,505

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cox DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
21 Cox Drive, Folkestone, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£218,000	2015-05-11	£347,669
21 Cox Drive, Folkestone, Kent Detached, a newly built property	£165,000	2009-09-04	£320,237

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CT18 7TZ

Employment

CT18 7TZ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	98
Part-Time Employee	33
Looking after home or family	19
Self-Employed	15
Student (economically inactive)	12
Retired	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	3

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	35
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	16
Education	13
Financial and insurance activities	9
Construction	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Manufacturing	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Information and communication	3
Transport and storage	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hawkinge Primary School Canterbury Road , Hawkinge CT18 7BN	4out of 4	482 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Churchill School Haven Drive , Hawkinge CT18 7RH	3out of 4	539 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Churchill School Haven Drive , Hawkinge CT18 7RH	- not rated	539 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Folkestone Primary Academy Lane , CT19 5FP	3out of 4	3,062 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harcourt Primary School Biggins Wood Road , CT19 4NE	3out of 4	3,209 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Folkestone Academy Academy Lane , CT19 5FP	3out of 4	3,062 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Channel School Park Farm Road , CT19 5DN	- not rated	3,131 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pent Valley Technology College Surrenden Road , CT19 4ED	- not rated	3,366 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Turner Free School Tile Kiln Lane , Cheriton CT19 4PB	3out of 4	3,366 yd	Free schools	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Harvey Grammar School Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY	4out of 4	3,785 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Kent College Shorncliffe Road , CT20 2TZ	- not rated	4,259 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Folkestone Academy Academy Lane , CT19 5FP	- not rated	3,140 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Beacon Folkestone Park Farm Road , CT19 5DN	4out of 4	3,420 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Birchwood Bowen Road , CT19 4FP	- not rated	3,426 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brook Education Centre Parkfield Road , CT19 5BY	- not rated	3,787 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood School Life Church , Bowles Well Gardens CT19 6PQ	- not rated	3,977 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Compass Community School Coastal Park 18 Wiltie Gardens , CT19 5AX	- not rated	4,137 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aspendos Hawkinge	93 CANTERBURY ROAD	486 yd
Lilys	93 CANTERBURY ROAD	486 yd
Battle of Britain Cafe	KENT BATTLE OF BRITAIN MUSEUM, AERODROME ROAD	598 yd
Spitfire Brunch Box	9A DEFIANT CLOSE	755 yd
Hawkinge House	HAWKINGE HOUSE, HURRICANE WAY	823 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Mayfly	THE MAYFLY, DEFIANT CLOSE		636 yd
White Horse Inn	WHITE HORSE INN, 7 CANTERBURY ROAD		1,010 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Garam Mossala	105 CANTERBURY ROAD	425 yd
Happy Star	103 CANTERBURY ROAD	442 yd
Hawkinge Fish Bar	BUSINESS PREMISES, 95A CANTERBURY ROAD	466 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	107 CANTERBURY ROAD		406 yd
Lidl	LIDL FOOD STORE, HAVEN DRIVE		658 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hawkinge Community Centre HERON FORSTAL AVENUE		462 yd
Hawkinge Village Hall CANTERBURY ROAD		497 yd
Churchill Primary School HAVEN DRIVE	grass pitches	533 yd
Hawkinge Pavilion And Sports Ground THE PAVILION THE PAVILION PAVILION ROAD	grass pitches	981 yd
Hawkinge Cricket & Social Club CRICKETERS CLOSE	grass pitches	993 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	76.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	238.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	140.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	1000 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.