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The postcode CT18 7AB is located in Folkestone and Hythe, in the county of Kent. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. CT18 7AB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
CT18 7AB is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.1 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of CT18 7AB as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious transitions.
The closest road name to CT18 7AB is Crete Road West which is centered 149 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Sainsbury's and is 844 m away. The closest railway station is Folkestone West Rail Station, 1.81 km away.
The closest primary school to CT18 7AB (for ages 11 and under) is Folkestone Primary. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Turner Free School.
The local pub for residents of CT18 7AB is The Brickfield and is 901 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 17, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Subway and is 818 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 31, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.
Policing for CT18 7AB is covered by the Kent police force association and Eastern and Coastal Kent is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to CT18 7AB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to CT18 7AB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode CT18 7AB
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from CT18 7AB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone Academy | Academy | 11-19 | 1.2 km | |
| Folkestone Primary | Academy | 2-11 | 1.2 km | |
| Turner Free School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.24 km | |
| The Churchill School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 23, 2019) | 1.29 km |
| Morehall Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 2-11 | Good (October 2, 2019) | 1.44 km |
| Harcourt Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 6, 2021) | 1.51 km |
| The Beacon Folkestone | Special school | 3-19 | Outstanding (February 13, 2019) | 1.61 km |
| The Harvey Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (March 17, 2016) | 1.65 km |
| All Soul's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.69 km | |
| Hawkinge Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 12, 2019) | 1.8 km |
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (October 10, 2017) | 1.88 km |
| Compass Community School Coastal Park | Special school | 5-17 | Requires improvement (December 12, 2019) | 1.98 km |
| Mundella Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.14 km | |
| Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) | Independent school | 14-19 | Good (November 28, 2019) | 2.24 km |
| Castle Hill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (October 13, 2021) | 2.31 km |
| Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 26, 2019) | 2.35 km |
| Sandgate Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 16, 2021) | 2.45 km |
| Cheriton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 30, 2019) | 2.48 km |
| The Folkestone School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (October 12, 2012) | 2.73 km |
| Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (April 24, 2015) | 2.84 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CT18 7AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terlingham Vineyard | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2013 | 642 m | |
| Pukka Snax | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 7, 2019 | 751 m | |
| Wickes | Exempt July 8, 2021 | 751 m | |
| Bannatynes Health Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 16, 2021 | 791 m | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 31, 2021 | 818 m | |
| Bloc Folkestone | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 2, 2021 | 827 m | |
| Refresh Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 5, 2019 | 827 m | |
| Argos | Exempt March 30, 2017 | 880 m | |
| B & M Retail Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 30, 2017 | 880 m | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 5, 2019 | 880 m | |
| Sainsbury's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2019 | 880 m | |
| The Brickfield | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 17, 2021 | 901 m | |
| Rotunda Equipment Leasing | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2018 | 902 m | |
| Bargain Warehouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 3, 2021 | 904 m | |
| Home Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 3, 2013 | 942 m | |
| Homebase | Awaiting Inspection | 990 m | |
| Nanas Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 28, 2020 | 990 m | |
| Hawkinge House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2021 | 1.02 km | |
| Graham | Exempt March 24, 2017 | 1.06 km | |
| The Master Brewer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 12, 2019 | 1.14 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CT18 7AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Sainsbury's | 844 m | |
| Middle Mead | 966 m | |
| Homebase | 994 m | |
| Milestone Close | 1.01 km | |
| Homebase | 1.02 km | |
| Folkestone Central Rail Station | 2.18 km | |
| Castle Hill Avenue | 2.32 km | |
| Shellons Street | 2.72 km | |
| Folkestone West Rail Station | 1.81 km | |
| Folkestone West Rail Station | 1.84 km | |
| Folkestone Central Rail Station | 2.18 km | |
| Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal | 2.77 km | |
| Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal | 2.78 km | |
| Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal | 2.95 km | |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | 22.6 km | |
| Kent International Airport | 30.77 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CT18 7AB - Data from Dec 2021
| The Bateman Reservoir | 179 m | |
| The Spurgen Reservoir | 253 m | |
| The Hart Reservoir | 266 m | |
| Castle Hill | 398 m | |
| Cherry Garden Hill | 403 m | |
| Round Hill | 737 m | |
| Argrove Wood | 793 m | |
| Holy Well Pond | 1.14 km | |
| Cheriton Hill | 1.21 km | |
| Sugarloaf Hill | 1.22 km | |
| Killing Wood | 1.29 km | |
| Palmer's Hill | 1.3 km | |
| Wingate Hill | 1.42 km | |
| Pigeonhouse Wood | 1.54 km | |
| Coombe Wood | 1.75 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for CT18 7AB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Kent |
| Latitude | 51.10095600 |
| Longitude | 1.15737800 |
| OS Easting | 621148 |
| OS Northing | 0138258 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Kent |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Folkestone and Hythe |
| County Electorial Division | Cheriton, Sandgate & Hythe East ED |
| Electoral Ward | Cheriton |
| Local Authority District | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Region / Government Office Region | South East |
| European Electoral Region | South East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: South East Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Kent and Medway |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000112 |
| Travel To Work Area | Folkestone and Dover |
| NHS England Region | South East |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Eastern and Coastal Kent |
| Cancer Alliance | Kent and Medway |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South East Coast |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Kent and Medway |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Kent and Medway CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Hard-pressed living Group: Industrious communities Subgroup: Industrious transitions |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Folkestone BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Folkestone BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33043237 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Shepway 002 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Shepway 002A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8A1 |