Woodland Road is in Lyminge, Folkestone and in Shepway district. CT18 8DP is located in the North Downs West 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 Woodland Road, Lyminge, Folkestone, CT18 8DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT18 8DP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.3% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.7% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 8DP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% 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 | 28.5% | 27.6% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 52.6% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 7.2% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 9.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 43.9% | 45.1% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 38.3% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 13.1% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 19.4% | 10.5% | -8.9% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 13.2% | 4.2% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 13.8% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 27% | 13.1% | 16.9% | 10.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.3% | 28.9% | -11.4% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 98.8% | 95.4% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 90.9% 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 | 94.2% | 90.9% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 90.9% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodland Road was 40.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.0% lower than the North Downs East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Woodland Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in North Downs East and the 124th lowest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Failte Woodland Road, Folkestone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2023-02-17 | £538,889 |
| Failte Woodland Road, Folkestone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2021-04-12 | £611,249 |
| Linnvale Woodland Road, Folkestone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £646,000 | 2020-11-06 | £741,562 |
| Linnvale Woodland Road, Folkestone, Kent Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2019-06-06 | £12,141 |
| Linnvale Woodland Road, Folkestone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2014-03-07 | £573,104 |
CT18 8DP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CT18 8DP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyminge Church of England Primary School Church Road , Lyminge CT18 8JA | 3out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stowting Church of England Primary School Stowting , Stowting Hill TN25 6BE | 4out of 4 | 2,832 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elham Church of England Primary School Vicarage Lane , Elham CT4 6TT | 3out of 4 | 4,011 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 42.9% |
| 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 | 57.1% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.