Area Information for Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7BP

Summary Back to Top

Canterbury Road in Hawkinge is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the North Downs East ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Ashford. This page combines information for the address Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7BP, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of CT18 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for CT18 7BP.

Basic Information

Area Type Small Town or Fringe Area
Local Authority Folkestone and Hythe
Ward North Downs East
Constituency Ashford * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South East
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7BP:

Heyford Close, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7FQ
Uphill, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7FG
Dragonfly Way, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7FY
Green Close, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7EL
Harvest Way, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7PE
Apple Close, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7QB

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about CT18 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7BP is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (49 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 49 property sales in Canterbury Road since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone consists predominantly of detached housing, a strong indicator of affluence. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 85
Semi-Detached 39
Terraced 19
Flat (Purpose-Built) 1
Flat (Converted) 2
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 147
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 78
Owned with Mortgage 49
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 2
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 13
Rented: Other 4
Rent Free 0
Total 147

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 37
Two People 56
Three People 23
Four People 17
Five People 12
Six People 4
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 149

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 37
Family Household 101
Other Household 9
Total 147

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 71
Deprived In One Dimension 53
Deprived In Two Dimensions 19
Deprived In Three Dimensions 2
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 146

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Ashford constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 49% male.

Gender
Male 175
Female 183
Total 358

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 10
5-9 30
10-14 20
15-19 18
20-24 16
25-29 7
30-34 12
35-39 17
40-44 13
45-49 29
50-54 28
55-59 31
60-64 23
65-69 27
70-74 30
75-79 22
80-84 16
85+ 11
Total 360

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode CT18 7BP does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 71
Married 180
Separated 7
Divorced 16
Widowed 20
Total 294

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 170
Good 126
Fair 44
Bad 12
Very Bad 5
Total 357

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 97
Apprenticeship 10
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 52
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 44
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 39
No GCSEs or Equivalent 45
Other 9
Total 296

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 97% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 347
Mixed Ethnicity 4
Indian 2
Other Asian 3
Black Caribbean 1
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Other 1
Total 359

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 336
European Union 13
Africa 1
Middle East and Asia 4
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 3
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 358

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 336
10+ Years 21
5-10 Years 1
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 358

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to CT18 7BP.

Passport(s) Held
None 41
United Kingdom 313
European Union 4
Rest of Europe 0

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 122
Christian 213
Buddhist 3
Hindu 2
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 18
Total 359

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the North Downs East ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 35% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 99
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 28
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 20
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 3
Unemployed 6
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 14
Retired 103
Looking After Home or Family 12
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 9
Other 3
Total 297

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 24
Professional Occupations 29
Associate Professional Occupations 21
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 13
Skilled Trades Occupations 16
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 19
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 14
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 9
Elementary Occupations 8
Total 153

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 44
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 67
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 51
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 38
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 15
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 28
Semi-Routine Occupation 21
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 20
Full-time Student 13
Total 297

Policing and Crime (31) Back to Top

Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7BP is within the North Downs East policing neighbourhood, under the Kent Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 31 crimes were reported within half a mile of CT18 7BP.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 31 crimes committed near Canterbury Road
Neighbourhood Team Address North Downs East
Force Website: https://www.kent.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

Key: Railway Stations Railway Station Hospitals Hospital GP Practices GP Dentists Dentist Opticians Optician Primary School Primary School Secondary School Secondary School

Below are the details of the closest services to Hawkinge. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for CT18 7BP.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 17 closest railway stations to Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7BP. The nearest railway station is Folkestone West, approximately 2.1 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Folkestone West 2.1 miles
Folkestone Central 2.1 miles
Sandling 4.7 miles
Kearsney (Kent) 5.2 miles
Westenhanger 5.8 miles
Shepherds Well 5.9 miles
Dover Priory 6.1 miles
Snowdown 7.3 miles
Aylesham 8.1 miles
Martin Mill 8.8 miles
Adisham 8.9 miles
Bekesbourne 11 miles
Walmer 12 miles
Wye 12 miles
Canterbury East 12 miles
Chartham 12 miles
Chilham 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7BP. The nearest is Hawkinge Primary School, approximately 260 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Hawkinge Primary School 260 yards
    
The Churchill School 580 yards
    
Folkestone Primary 1.5 miles
    
Harcourt Primary School 1.8 miles
    
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School 1.8 miles
    
Mundella Primary School 1.8 miles
    
Castle Hill Community Primary School 1.8 miles
    
Morehall Primary School and Nursery 1.9 miles
    
Capel-le-Ferne Primary School 2.1 miles
    
All Soul's Church of England Primary School 2.1 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7BP. The nearest is Folkestone Academy, approximately 1.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Folkestone Academy 1.5 miles
    
Turner Free School 1.8 miles
    
The Harvey Grammar School 1.9 miles
    
The Folkestone School for Girls 2.6 miles
    
Brockhill Park Performing Arts College 4.9 miles
    
Astor Secondary School 5.4 miles
    
Dover Grammar School for Boys 5.4 miles
    
Dover College 6.2 miles  
Dover Grammar School for Girls 6.2 miles
    
St Edmund's Catholic School 6.3 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7BP. The nearest is Hawkinge And Elham, approximately < 50 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Hawkinge And Elham < 50 yards
The New Surgery 1.8 miles
White House Surgery 2 miles
Guildhall Street Surgery 2.2 miles
Harbour Medical Practice 2.2 miles
Manor Clinic 2.3 miles
Sandgate Road 2.6 miles
New Lyminge Surgery 3.4 miles
Church Road 3.6 miles
Hawkinge and Elham 3.6 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7BP. The nearest is Pennypot Dental Practice, approximately 410 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 2 closest hospitals to Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7BP. The nearest is Royal Victoria Hospital, Folkestone, approximately 1.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Royal Victoria Hospital, Folkestone 1.9 miles
Buckland Hospital 5.6 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7BP. The nearest is Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Park Farm Sainsbury's, approximately 1.3 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in CT18 7BP

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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