James Close is in Lyminge, Folkestone and in Shepway district. CT18 8NL 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 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about James Close, Lyminge, Folkestone, CT18 8NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT18 8EN, CT18 8JL, CT18 8JN, CT18 8EL, CT18 8EW, CT18 8JG, CT18 8EJ, CT18 8JA, CT18 8FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT18 8NL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% of residents 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 | 50% | 55% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 50% | 45% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 | 17.8% | 29.2% | 11.4% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.8% | 45.5% | -16.3% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 10.9% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 11.4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
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 | 36.7% | 36.4% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -12.0% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 35.6% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 16.4% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 10.2% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
In the area around CT18 8NL this area, 28.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.8% | 28.9% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 8.8% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 18.1% | 5.0% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 5.4% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 13.2% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 22.5% | -2.6% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.5% | 0.9% | -2.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.5% | 96.4% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 96% | 95.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 95.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 60.7% | 46.2% | 14.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around James Close was 27.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.7% lower than the North Downs East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
James Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in North Downs East and the 86th lowest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 James Close, Folkestone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £243,775 | 2021-01-08 | £290,112 |
| 8 James Close, Folkestone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-01-08 | £386,777 |
| 3 James Close, Folkestone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2020-11-27 | £388,000 |
| 8 James Close, Folkestone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2016-03-29 | £397,895 |
| 5 James Close, Folkestone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2011-11-25 | £472,710 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CT18 8NL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 400 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elham Church of England Primary School Vicarage Lane , Elham CT4 6TT | 3out of 4 | 3,467 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stowting Church of England Primary School Stowting , Stowting Hill TN25 6BE | 4out of 4 | 4,065 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Cabin | SHOP ADJACENT PURBECK HOUSE, CANTERBURY ROAD | 447 yd | |
| China China | GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 6 STATION ROAD | 466 yd | |
| HPB Sibton Park | SIBTON PARK, LONGAGE HILL | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach & Horses | COACH & HORSES, CHURCH ROAD | 226 yd | |
| Sibton Park Cricket Club | SIBTON PARK CRICKET CLUB, LONGAGE HILL | 916 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Field LYMINGE VILLAGE HALL LYMINGE VILLAGE HALL WOODLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 269 yd |
| Sibton Park Cricket Club SIBTON PARK CRICKET GROUND SIBTON PARK CRICKET GROUND LONGAGE HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 603 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 | 33.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 58.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 58.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.43 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.