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The postcode CT18 8BW is located in Folkestone and Hythe, in the county of Kent. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. CT18 8BW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
CT18 8BW is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.3 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 8BW as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.
The closest road name to CT18 8BW is Ashford Road which is centered 2.99 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Beachborough Park and is 193 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.77 km away at Hythe Station (RHDR) The closest railway station is Sandling Rail Station, 2.44 km away.
The closest primary school to CT18 8BW (for ages 11 and under) is Saltwood CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on July 12, 2007. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Brockhill Park Performing Arts College. The last OFSTED inspection on October 13, 2021 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of CT18 8BW is The Gatekeeper and is 1.41 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on February 24, 2022.
Residents reported an average download speed of 4.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 0.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for CT18 8BW 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 8BW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to CT18 8BW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode CT18 8BW
| 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 8BW - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltwood CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 12, 2007) | 2.56 km |
| Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (April 24, 2015) | 2.75 km |
| Cheriton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 30, 2019) | 2.76 km |
| Lyminge Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 18, 2018) | 2.97 km |
| Brockhill Park Performing Arts College | Academy | 11-18 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 3.09 km |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (September 28, 2018) | 3.16 km |
| Harcourt Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 6, 2021) | 3.24 km |
| All Soul's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.5 km | |
| Seabrook Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (July 14, 2011) | 3.71 km |
| Turner Free School | Academy | 11-18 | 3.78 km | |
| Hythe Bay CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 3.91 km |
| Morehall Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 2-11 | Good (October 2, 2019) | 4.09 km |
| The Harvey Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (March 17, 2016) | 4.6 km |
| The Churchill School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 23, 2019) | 4.62 km |
| Sandgate Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 16, 2021) | 4.66 km |
| The Folkestone School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (October 12, 2012) | 4.74 km |
| Folkestone Academy | Academy | 11-19 | 5 km | |
| Folkestone Primary | Academy | 2-11 | 5 km | |
| Hawkinge Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 12, 2019) | 5.05 km |
| Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) | Independent school | 14-19 | Good (November 28, 2019) | 5.27 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CT18 8BW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beachborough Park B&B | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2019 | 0 m | |
| The Barn Bed and Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 1.36 km | |
| The Gatekeeper | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 24, 2022 | 1.41 km | |
| Folkestone Rugby Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2021 | 1.47 km | |
| Green Papaya Dining | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 9, 2018 | 1.47 km | |
| Elham Valley Line Trust | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 16, 2018 | 1.69 km | |
| Etchinghill Golf Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2019 | 1.84 km | |
| Burger King | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 30, 2019 | 1.93 km | |
| Channel Tunnel Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 28, 2014 | 1.93 km | |
| Flexi Plus Lounge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 13, 2018 | 1.93 km | |
| La Gare | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2018 | 1.93 km | |
| Leon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 7, 2019 | 1.93 km | |
| PTB Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 15, 2019 | 1.93 km | |
| Rest Bites Mobile Catering Unit | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 7, 2019 | 1.93 km | |
| Starbucks | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 15, 2013 | 1.93 km | |
| Train Crew Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 15, 2019 | 1.93 km | |
| Undercroft Vending | Exempt May 30, 2013 | 1.93 km | |
| W H Smith | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 11, 2012 | 1.93 km | |
| World Duty Free | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 7, 2019 | 1.93 km | |
| Hayne Barn House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 28, 2019 | 2 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CT18 8BW - Data from Apr 2022
| Beachborough Park | 193 m | |
| Beachborough Park | 202 m | |
| Temple Court | 379 m | |
| Temple Court | 381 m | |
| Little Beachborough | 383 m | |
| Hythe Station (RHDR) | 3.77 km | |
| Hythe Station (RHDR) | 3.8 km | |
| Hythe Station (RHDR) | 3.81 km | |
| Sandling Rail Station | 2.44 km | |
| Sandling Rail Station | 2.46 km | |
| Westenhanger Rail Station | 4.13 km | |
| Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal | 1.64 km | |
| Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal | 1.65 km | |
| Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal | 1.77 km | |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | 19.94 km | |
| Kent International Airport | 32.87 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CT18 8BW - Data from Dec 2021
| Temple Pond | 361 m | |
| Summerhouse Hill | 463 m | |
| The Beeches | 610 m | |
| Asholt of Ashley Wood | 676 m | |
| Little Stone Wood | 712 m | |
| Brockman's Bushes | 803 m | |
| Tolsford Hill | 920 m | |
| Coombe Wood | 927 m | |
| Bluehouse Wood | 1.04 km | |
| Elm Gardens | 1.22 km | |
| Wick Wood | 1.29 km | |
| Bargrove Wood | 1.42 km | |
| Grange Alders | 1.45 km | |
| Jenkins' Rough | 1.5 km | |
| Tolsford Plantation | 1.71 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for CT18 8BW - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 4.8 Mbps | 4.8 Mbps | 5.62 Mbps |
| Upload | 0.9 Mbps | 0.8 Mbps | 1.02 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 4.8 | 0.8 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 100% | 0% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for CT18 8BW - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Kent |
| Latitude | 51.10168700 |
| Longitude | 1.09630800 |
| OS Easting | 616872 |
| OS Northing | 0138158 |
| 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 | Elham Valley ED |
| Electoral Ward | North Downs East |
| 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: Rural residents Group: Farming communities Subgroup: Established farming communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33043263 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Shepway 008 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Shepway 008D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A2 |