Acrise, Folkestone - CT18 8LW
Key Postcode Insights
CT18 8LW is a residential postcode situated on Acrise, Folkestone, CT18 with 9 addresses.
It ranks as the 195th largest and 390th most expensive of the 437 postcodes in the CT18 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 9 properties: 7 houses and 2 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £509,867
- 10 Year change
- up 25.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,099pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 61.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £309/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.9%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
CT18 8LW is a residential postcode situated on Acrise, Folkestone, CT18 with 9 addresses.
It ranks as the 195th largest and 390th most expensive of the 437 postcodes in the CT18 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 9 properties: 7 houses and 2 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £509,867
- 10 Year change
- up 25.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,099pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 61.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £309/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.9%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin CT18 8LW
- Owl Cottage
5 Bed Modern House
- Blandred Farmhouse
Unknown
- Candlespur
3 Bed Mid-century House
- Hawthorne Cottage
Unknown
- Holly Lodge
Building | 2 Flats
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in CT18 8LW sold for £525,000 on 28th August 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 3.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £509,867.
The CT18 8LW Sales Market has increased by 25.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -3.9% | £509,867 |
| June 2025 | -0.3% | £530,641 |
| June 2024 | -1.5% | £532,091 |
| June 2023 | -0.3% | £539,962 |
| June 2022 | 9.9% | £541,410 |
| June 2021 | 9.7% | £492,785 |
| June 2020 | -0.9% | £449,245 |
| June 2019 | 4.4% | £453,234 |
| June 2018 | 3.6% | £434,042 |
| June 2017 | 3.4% | £418,831 |
| June 2016 | 9.4% | £405,081 |
| June 2015 | 9.7% | £370,421 |
| June 2014 | 6.5% | £337,661 |
| June 2013 | 1.6% | £316,936 |
| June 2012 | 0.1% | £311,856 |
| June 2011 | 0.7% | £311,415 |
| June 2010 | 11.5% | £309,255 |
| June 2009 | -13.8% | £277,329 |
| June 2008 | -1% | £321,836 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £325,020 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £2,099.
The CT18 8LW Rental Market has increased by 61.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 1.4% | £2,099pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.7% | £2,070pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.5% | £1,977pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.6% | £1,856pcm |
| June 2022 | 13.2% | £1,709pcm |
| June 2021 | 5.9% | £1,510pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.8% | £1,425pcm |
| June 2019 | 4.4% | £1,400pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.8% | £1,341pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.1% | £1,330pcm |
| June 2016 | 3.6% | £1,303pcm |
| June 2015 | 4.5% | £1,257pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.3% | £1,203pcm |
| June 2013 | -0.1% | £1,164pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.1% | £1,165pcm |
| June 2011 | 3.3% | £1,152pcm |
| June 2010 | 5% | £1,116pcm |
| June 2009 | -6.2% | £1,063pcm |
| June 2008 | 4.4% | £1,133pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,085pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 28th August 2025 for £525,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 3.0%. The postcode has had a total of 3 sales since 1995.
CT18 8LW has seen 1 sale in the last three years and 1 sale in the last twelve months.
- Sold Aug 2025£525,000 | 4 Bed HouseWinter Down Cottage, Folkestone, CT18 8LWWinter Down Cottage, Folkestone, CT18 8LW
- Sold Nov 2000£387,000 | 5 Bed HouseWinterdown Farm, Folkestone, CT18 8LWWinterdown Farm, Folkestone, CT18 8LW
- Sold Nov 1999£185,000 | 4 Bed HouseWinter Down Cottage, Folkestone, CT18 8LWWinter Down Cottage, Folkestone, CT18 8LW
Nearby Postcodes
CT18 8LW is the 195th largest and the 390th most expensive postcode out of the 437 postcodes in the CT18 area.
- CT18 8LN, Acrise, Folkestone, CT18CT18 8LN1 Addresses|765 m away
- CT18 8LL, Acrise, Folkestone, CT18CT18 8LL1 Addresses|872 m away
- CT18 8LP, Acrise, Folkestone, CT18CT18 8LP6 Addresses|979 m away
- CT18 8LJ, Acrise, Folkestone, CT18CT18 8LJ8 Addresses|1.5 km away
- CT18 8JT, Ridge Row, Acrise, Folkestone, CT18CT18 8JT9 Addresses|1.8 km away
Property Types
- 1 period house built between 1800 and 1911
- 1 modern house built after 1980
- 2 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 2 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- 3 other addresses of unknown type
- period house (1)
- modern house (1)
- mid-century house (2)
- mid-century flat (2)
- Unknown (3)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 4 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (1)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (1)
- No EPC (5)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Feb 2023£1,325,000 | 5 Bed HouseSouth Lodge, Folkestone, CT18 8LFSouth Lodge, Folkestone, CT18 8LF
- Sold May 2017£1,200,000 | 5 Bed HouseOld Rectory, Folkestone, CT18 8LJOld Rectory, Folkestone, CT18 8LJ
- Sold Mar 2017£1,100,000 | 5 Bed HouseMounts Court Farmhouse, Folkestone, CT18 8LQMounts Court Farmhouse, Folkestone, CT18 8LQ
Schools Nearby
- Selsted Church of England Primary School1.5 km away
- Elham Church of England Primary School3.2 km away
- Hawkinge Primary School4.1 km away
- Folkestone Academy6.6 km away
- Turner Free School6.8 km away
- The Harvey Grammar School7.3 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to CT18 8LW is Shepherds Well station, which is 6.5 kilometres away.
- Shepherds Well|6.5 km away
- Folkestone West|7.5 km away
- Folkestone Central|7.7 km away
- Kearsney (Kent)|8.1 km away
