CT18 8LW is in Acrise, Folkestone and Shepway district. CT18 8LW 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Acrise, Folkestone, CT18 8LW 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 8LW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 51.4% | 4.9% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 53.5% | 48.6% | -4.9% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 8LW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.4% 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 | 24% | 29.1% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.6% | 54.4% | -7.2% | 44.2% | 10.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 10.1% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 5.1% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 46.5% | 57.3% | 10.8% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 27% | -13.1% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 11.4% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.7% | 16.4% | -8.3% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 8.2% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 8.8% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 16.4% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.9% | 43.4% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 9.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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 | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.8% | 98.4% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 87.8% | 94.6% | 6.8% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 1.6% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 94.6% | 6.8% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 0% | -9.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around CT18 8LW was 16.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.9% lower than the North Downs East average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
CT18 8LW has the 8th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in North Downs East and the 38th lowest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winterdown Farm, Folkestone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £387,000 | 2000-11-03 | £1,421,932 |
| Winter Down Cottage, Folkestone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 1999-11-17 | £830,787 |
CT18 8LW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 23% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CT18 8LW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selsted Church of England Primary School Selsted , Wootton Lane, Selsted CT15 7HH | 3out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elham Church of England Primary School Vicarage Lane , Elham CT4 6TT | 3out of 4 | 3,380 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkinge Primary School Canterbury Road , Hawkinge CT18 7BN | 4out of 4 | 4,543 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Churchill School Haven Drive , Hawkinge CT18 7RH | 3out of 4 | 4,796 yd | Foundation 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 17.69 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 17.69 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.22 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.