Folkestone Primary
Good1.54 miles · Ages 2–11
Academy sponsor led
Inspected 27 Jun 2023
Property History
1, DOWNS CLOSE, HAWKINGE, FOLKESTONE, SHEPWAY, KENT, CT18 7PA
All transactions shown for this property are Category A sales. This means all sales were at market value in an arms length transaction.
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| Date | Price | £/sq ft (based on EPC) | Type | Tenure | New Build? | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26-09-2017 | £392,000 | £289 | Detached | Freehold | No | A |
| 27-04-2007 | £249,995 | £184 | Detached | Freehold | No | A |
| 01-02-2002 | £155,000 | £114 | Detached | Freehold | No | A |
| 28-04-2000 | £130,000 | £96 | Detached | Freehold | No | A |
Matched EPC Certificates
EPC records are first filtered to the same postcode, then ranked using PostgreSQL fuzzy matching across address components (PAON, SAON/unit, street and locality). The Match score reflects this weighted address similarity, and higher scores indicate stronger confidence the EPC belongs to this property.
| Lodgement Date | Rating | Potential | Address | floor space (sq ft) | Match Score | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jun 2017 | C | B | 1, Downs Close, Hawkinge | 1,356 | High (100) | View |
Estimated Council Tax
2026/27 estimate£2,257–£2,539 per year
Likely Bands C–D · standard two-adult charge
Based on 4 recorded sales, adjusted to 1991 values using house-price indices.
This is an estimate, not the property's official band or bill. It uses Folkestone and Hythe average Council Tax charges; the actual amount can vary by parish, local levy, discounts, premiums and exemptions.
Property Deprivation Information
Folkestone and Hythe 002F (E01033214)
Note: “Deprivation” is a statistical term about access to resources and services; it is not a label on people or places.
Decile
8 / 10
Rank
25,722 / 33,755
Higher decile/rank values indicate less deprivation (better).
Nearby schools
Nearest open primary and secondary schools based on straight-line distance from this property.
6 Good · 4 without a current rating
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Nearby schools
Nearest open primary and secondary schools based on straight-line distance from this property.
6 Good · 4 without a current rating
Primary schools
(Tap each school to view)Morehall Primary School and Nursery
Good1.77 miles · Ages 2–11
Academy sponsor led
Inspected 1 Oct 2019
The Churchill School
No current Ofsted rating0.14 miles · Ages 4–11
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Hawkinge Primary School
No current Ofsted rating0.40 miles · Ages 4–11
Foundation school
Harcourt Primary School
No current Ofsted rating1.54 miles · Ages 4–11
Foundation school
Secondary schools
(Tap each school to view)Folkestone Academy
Good1.54 miles · Ages 11–19
Academy sponsor led
Inspected 20 Apr 2022
Turner Free School
Good1.65 miles · Ages 11–18
Free schools
Inspected 6 Dec 2022
The Folkestone School for Girls
Good2.57 miles · Ages 11–18
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Inspected 23 Apr 2024
Brockhill Park Performing Arts College
Good4.52 miles · Ages 11–18
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Inspected 12 Oct 2021
The Harvey Grammar School
No current Ofsted rating1.91 miles · Ages 11–18
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Distances are straight-line estimates and do not indicate school catchment eligibility or admission availability. School details are sourced from the Department for Education and inspection outcomes from Ofsted.
Crime Trends in CT18 7PA
StableCrime is up 2.2% over the past year, driven by increases in shoplifting and offset by decreases in burglary.
Compared to the previous 12 months, based on reported crimes within ~500m of this postcode.
Monthly Crime Volume (last 24 months, hover over to see detail)
Shows monthly crime levels over time. Peaks indicate higher crime periods.
Latest: 11 crimes
Overall Change
+2.2%
Stable trend
Rising Most
Shoplifting
200% (low volume)
Falling Most
Burglary
-60%
Crime Profile for this Postcode (Last 12 months)
| Crime Type | Total | % | 12m Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 69 | 37.7% |
-5.5%
vs +0.8% nationally
|
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 25.7% |
-2.1%
vs -1.6% nationally
|
| Other theft | 16 | 8.7% |
+6.7%
vs -6.7% nationally
|
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 8.2% |
0%
vs -4.1% nationally
|
| Public order | 13 | 7.1% |
+30%
vs -4.8% nationally
|
| Drugs | 8 | 4.4% |
+60%
vs +8.9% nationally
|
| Shoplifting | 6 | 3.3% |
+200%
vs -4.2% nationally
|
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 2.2% |
+100%
vs +6.2% nationally
|
| Other crime | 3 | 1.6% |
+50%
vs -4.2% nationally
|
| Burglary | 2 | 1.1% |
-60%
vs -7.9% nationally
|
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