Park Close Hawkinge, Folkestone and Hythe
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (CT18), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34505046.
- Sales: 25 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £385,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 1, D: 5, E: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Folkestone and Hythe costs £2,539 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Folkestone West, about 3.3 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Village Green, is about 120 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 155 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The New Surgery, about 3 km (1.9 miles) away.
- People: About 530 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 55% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 61 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £385,000 | £385,000 | £385,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £387,500 | £375,000 | £400,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £287,000 | £287,000 | £287,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £236,000 | £222,000 | £250,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £223,500 | £197,000 | £249,999 |
| 2006 | 2 | £234,998 | £220,000 | £249,995 |
| 2004 | 1 | £198,000 | £198,000 | £198,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £129,995 | £129,995 | £129,995 |
| 2001 | 11 | £122,000 | £100,000 | £160,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug 2023 | 5 CT18 7QD | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2022 | 3 CT18 7QD | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 15 Feb 2022 | 1 CT18 7QD | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2018 | 7 CT18 7QD | Detached | £287,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2014 | 9 CT18 7QD | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2014 | 7 CT18 7QD | Detached | £222,000 | |
| 2 Aug 2012 | 10 CT18 7QD | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2007 | 9 CT18 7QD | Detached | £249,999 | |
| 2 Feb 2007 | 7 CT18 7QD | Detached | £197,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2006 | 3 CT18 7QD | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 6 Oct 2006 | 4 CT18 7QD | Detached | £249,995 | |
| 29 Sep 2004 | 11 CT18 7QD | Detached | £198,000 | |
| 24 Jan 2003 | 3 CT18 7QD | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2002 | 7 CT18 7QD | Detached | £129,995 | |
| 22 Aug 2001 | 10 CT18 7QD | Detached | £145,000 | New build. |
| 27 Jul 2001 | 2 CT18 7QD | Detached | £157,000 | New build. |
| 15 Jun 2001 | 4 CT18 7QD | Detached | £142,000 | New build. |
| 4 May 2001 | 8 CT18 7QD | Detached | £155,000 | New build. |
| 23 Mar 2001 | 6 CT18 7QD | Detached | £160,000 | New build. |
| 16 Mar 2001 | 11 CT18 7QD | Detached | £122,000 | New build. |
| 5 Mar 2001 | 5 CT18 7QD | Detached | £120,000 | New build. |
| 28 Feb 2001 | 1 CT18 7QD | Detached | £120,000 | New build. |
| 28 Feb 2001 | 9 CT18 7QD | Detached | £120,000 | New build. |
| 16 Feb 2001 | 7 CT18 7QD | Detached | £100,000 | New build. |
| 8 Feb 2001 | 3 CT18 7QD | Detached | £120,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 115 m². Most common: House, detached (9). Built: 1996-2002 (8); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Folkestone and Hythe in 2026-27: Band D £2,539 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,693 | £1,975 | £2,257 | £2,539 | £3,103 | £3,667 | £4,231 | £5,078 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (30% of about 990 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT18 7QD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CT18 7SA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 155 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT18 7QD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT18 7SA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Folkestone West 970,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Folkestone Central 817,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Sandling 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Swann Way Hawkinge | 50 m |
| Ferry terminal | Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 220 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 60.4 km (38 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 94.4 km (59 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The New Surgery | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Vision Pharmacy | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pennypot Dental Practice | 370 m |
| Hospital | Royal Victoria Hospital (Folkestone) | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Folkestone Police Station | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 290 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Village Green 1.0 ha | 120 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 4.7 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 260 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,970 m² | 230 m |
| Allotments | The Old Brickworks Allotments 9,700 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Two bowl barrows 400m north of Milgate Farm in Reinden Wood, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Two bowl barrows 400m north of Milgate Farm in Reinden Wood | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Medieval ringwork with bailey and approach causeway, incorporating a bowl barrow on Castle Hill | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Bowl barrow and pillbox on Cherry Garden Hill | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Killing Wood | Wood | 590 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Coombe Wood | Wood | 840 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Sole Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Round Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| East Cliff | Cliff or slope | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-east |
| Folkestone Beach | Beach | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 12 |
10 of the street's 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Folkestone and Hythe: see them on the Folkestone and Hythe page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Churchill School | Primary | 4–11 | 210 m | No published inspection |
| Hawkinge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 310 m | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayfly CT18 7RU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Hawkinge Community Centre CT18 7FP | Other catering premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Hawkinge Community Fridge CT18 7FP | Distributors/Transporters | 190 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Lidl CT18 7RH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 200 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2023 |
| The Spitfire Cafe/Tea Room Hawkinge CT18 7SU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Little Oaks Kindergarten CT18 7BP | School/college/university | 270 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Aspendos Hawkinge CT18 7BS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 4 Good | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Hawkinge Fish Bar CT18 7BS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jan 2024 |
| Happy Star CT18 7BS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Garam Mossala CT18 7BS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Little Acorns Childcare CT18 7BS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Tesco CT18 7BS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 290 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Hawkinge Convenience Store CT18 7SU | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Hawkinge County Primary School CT18 7BN | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Hawkinge House CT18 7SS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (15); On or near Defiant Close (10); On or near Grebe Close (9); On or near Green Close (5); On or near Stansfeld Avenue (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 55% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 33% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 50% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 18% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Swann Way · Vickers Close · Pritchard Drive · Stansfeld Avenue · Green Close · Haven Drive · Horsley Close · Waddington Drive · Heron Forstal Avenue · Grebe Close · Kipping Close · Megone Close
All the streets in CT18 and across Folkestone and Hythe.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.