Folkestone · CT18

EPC in CT18 (Hawkinge)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Hawkinge, Lyminge, Etchinghill, Capel-le-Ferne, including Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne, Cheriton, East Folkestone. Find accredited domestic energy assessors nearby.

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CT18 (Hawkinge) in a nutshell

CT18 covers Hawkinge, Lyminge, Etchinghill, Capel-le-Ferne, in Dover and Folkestone and Hythe. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for CT18

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Two councils in one district

CT18 is split between Dover and Folkestone and Hythe. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

CT18 stretches across Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne, Cheriton, East Folkestone and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'CT18', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Terrace and semi country

Most homes here are terraces or semis. Insulation and heating upgrades are the usual way to nudge a rating up, so have receipts ready.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Folkestone: 28.7% terraced, 21.7% semi-detached
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New to EPCs? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • When you let: you need a valid EPC, usually good for 10 years.
  • Minimum E: most private lets need E or better, unless exempt.

More detail on the Folkestone page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does CT18 cover?

CT18 (Hawkinge, Lyminge, Etchinghill, Capel-le-Ferne) includes the wards of Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne, Cheriton, East Folkestone, Folkestone Central, Folkestone Harbour, Hythe, North Downs East, North Downs West (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to CT18?

Neighbouring districts include CT19 (Central Folkestone), CT20 (Central Folkestone), CT21 (Hythe), CT17 (Dover) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering CT18 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in CT18?

About 5,811 households and 14,357 residents at the 2011 Census, across 451 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is CT18 in?

CT18 sits in Dover, Folkestone and Hythe (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Ashford, Dover and Deal, Folkestone and Hythe.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
CT18 1
Areas covered
Hawkinge, Lyminge, Etchinghill, Capel-le-Ferne 2
Active postcodes
451 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
5,811 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
14,357 2
Electoral wards
Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne, Cheriton, East Folkestone, Folkestone Central, Folkestone Harbour, Hythe, North Downs East, North Downs West 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Ashford, Dover and Deal, Folkestone and Hythe 4
Local authority
Dover, Folkestone and Hythe 4
Households privately renting (Folkestone built-up area)
31.9% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.