The Sidings is in Lyminge, Folkestone and in Shepway district. CT18 8HH 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 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Sidings, Lyminge, Folkestone, CT18 8HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT18 8HS, CT18 8HT, CT18 8EE, CT18 8ED, CT18 8HP, CT18 8HU, CT18 8JB, CT18 8EF, CT18 8HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT18 8HH has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.5% of the population 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 | 54.8% | 56.5% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 5.5% |
| Male | 45.2% | 43.5% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -5.5% |
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 8HH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% 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 | 27.3% | 24.1% | -3.2% | 37.9% | -13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 51.8% | 4.2% | 44.2% | 7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 10.1% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 10.1% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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 | 45.2% | 41% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 38.8% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 14% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 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 | 19% | 16.7% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 11% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 12.8% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 14.5% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.6% | 34.4% | -7.2% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| White | 97.5% | 95.7% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 92.4% 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 | 94.7% | 92.4% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 92.4% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 1.4% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Sidings was 47.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.5% lower than the North Downs East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Sidings has the 3rd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in North Downs East and the 150th lowest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 The Sidings, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-02-14 | £239,068 |
| 15 The Sidings, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2023-02-07 | £271,258 |
| 10 The Sidings, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2021-03-30 | £226,778 |
| 12 The Sidings, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-07-31 | £250,071 |
| 16 The Sidings, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2018-05-25 | £235,984 |
CT18 8HH 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 8HH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 166 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elham Church of England Primary School Vicarage Lane , Elham CT4 6TT | 3out of 4 | 3,164 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stowting Church of England Primary School Stowting , Stowting Hill TN25 6BE | 4out of 4 | 4,584 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China China | GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 6 STATION ROAD | 98 yd | |
| The Coffee Cabin | SHOP ADJACENT PURBECK HOUSE, CANTERBURY ROAD | 149 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach & Horses | COACH & HORSES, CHURCH ROAD | 378 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sibton Park Cricket Club SIBTON PARK CRICKET GROUND SIBTON PARK CRICKET GROUND LONGAGE HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 748 yd |
| Jubilee Field LYMINGE VILLAGE HALL LYMINGE VILLAGE HALL WOODLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 762 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.