Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£)
Kent, England
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Kent, England
The property market in the CT18 7LB postcode area had 1 property which was sold in 2021, valued at £362500. Across the CT1 area, there were 4085 properties sold in 2021, with an average value of £331117.
Property market | £351,658 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is London Southend (38.5 miles) | |
Broadband | 60.9mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 355 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 215 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Dover level) | |
Community | Median age is 46.6 | Happiness is Below Average for Kent, Low for UK | |
Crime | 3.0 burglaries per 1k people (Dover) | |
Commute (approx) | - London St Pancras (55 mins) | |
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£351,658 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is London Southend (38.5 miles) | |
60.9mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 46.6 | Happiness is Below Average for Kent, Low for UK | |
Ranked 355 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions215 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Dover level) | |
3.0 burglaries per 1k people (Dover) | |
- London St Pancras (55 mins) |
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Places to live if you commute to Waterloo UK towns & villages recommended by us Top locations by % of residents in high income jobsThe property market in Swinge Hill has had a steep increase over the last few years but slowing growth. On average, a detached house costs £551,182, which is up 1.7% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £351,658, a terraced house £267,973 and a flat £178,753. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you £686 per month. Property prices in Swinge Hill are slightly lower than the average property prices across Kent and are a little higher compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Swinge Hill, prices have increased, while prices decreased across the Kent region.
Property data is based on Dover level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£)
Example House Purchases (2023)
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see view data on that specific area of Swinge Hill, or click here to view the longer list of property transactions in CT18 7LB.
Address | Value | Sell Date |
8, Alexandra Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7LB | £325,000 | 03/31/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
8, Alexandra Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7LB | £325,000 | 03/31/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
8, Alexandra Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7LB | £325,000 | 03/31/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
8, Alexandra Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7LB | £325,000 | 03/31/2023 |
Train Station | Distance from Swinge Hill | Commute optionsClick to view route details |
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Folkestone West A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -2% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 76 mins - Southeastern) View details - London Bridge (99 mins - Southeastern) View details - Charing Cross (110 mins - Southeastern) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 115 mins - Southeastern) View details - East Croydon (2 change(s) - 125 mins - Thameslink) View details - Brighton (2 change(s) - 174 mins - Thameslink) View details |
Kearsney (Kent) A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -6% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 88 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (2 change(s) - 126 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (2 change(s) - 136 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 136 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (2 change(s) - 139 mins - Thameslink - £666 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (3 change(s) - 143 mins - Thameslink - £666 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 169 mins - London Overground - £666 monthly fare) View details |
Folkestone Central A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -2% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 77 mins - Southeastern) View details - London Bridge (101 mins - Southeastern) View details - Charing Cross (112 mins - Southeastern) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 117 mins - Southeastern) View details - East Croydon (2 change(s) - 127 mins - Thameslink) View details - Brighton (2 change(s) - 176 mins - Thameslink) View details |
Dover Priory A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -2% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 88 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (112 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (123 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 127 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (2 change(s) - 137 mins - Thameslink - £666 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (3 change(s) - 147 mins - Thameslink - £666 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 173 mins - London Overground - £666 monthly fare) View details |
Swinge Hill has a few schools nearby to choose from. We did not find any secondary schools, but there are some primary school options, including Martello Primary (Academy) which is a primary school based in Warren Way, Folkestone. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Capel-le-Ferne Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/30/2022) | 29 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Folkestone |
Martello Primary | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (3/9/2022) | 10 submissions 80.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Folkestone |
Castle Hill Community Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (10/13/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Folkestone |
School | Type |
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Capel-le-Ferne Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/30/2022) 29 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Martello Primary Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/9/2022) 10 submissions 80.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Castle Hill Community Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (10/13/2021) |
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Average speed | 60.9 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 94.5% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.3% |
CT18 7LB | UK Average | |
% of premises with 0 to 2 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 2 to 5 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 5 to 10 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 10 to 30 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 30 to 300Mbps download speed | 100.0% | 34% (96% have access to at least 30Mbps) |
% of premises with greater than 300Mbps download speed | 0.0% | 62% |
There are a few pubs and bars nearby, including: The Brewery of Angels & Demons, Valiant Sailor. We found one nearby cafe: Little Switzerland Cafe.
Relative to the UK as a whole, Kent has a high crime rate (96 crimes reported per thousand people). Swinge Hill has a consistent crime rate as this, with 97 crimes reported per thousand people. In regards to burglaries, Swinge Hill has a lower rate (3 burglaries per thousand people) than an average location in the UK with the same density. Source: ONS
Crimes per 1k population
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