CT18 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 440 postcodes across 2 sectors in Folkestone and Hythe.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
61%
Superfast
89%
Postcodes
440
CT18 is a 440-postcode Dover district with the lowest gigabit reach in Dover (60.8%), superfast at 88.6%, fixed wireless at 26.9%, and a concerning 4.7% below 10 Mbps.
Broadband speeds in CT18
Share of CT18 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 440 postcodes in the district.
CT18 represents Dover's weakest major district after CT15. Gigabit availability at 60.8% trails all other Dover outcodes significantly. Superfast reaches 88.6%, respectable but leaving over one in ten premises below this tier. Below 10 Mbps premises account for 4.7%, the second-worst in the Dover cluster, indicating genuine underinvestment or rural geography. Fixed wireless is minimal at 26.9%. Speeds fall into a more dispersed pattern: 60.8% ultrafast (300+), 27.8% superfast-midrange, 4.7% below 10 Mbps, and 1% outside the universal service obligation. The district shows internal variance; some postcodes face real connectivity constraints. Both wired and wireless options are too thinly deployed to eliminate connectivity deficits across the district.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Percentages are district-wide averages of postcode-level availability, so rows may not sum to exactly 100%.
Connectivity in detail
Below 10 Mbps USO
1%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
27%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
CT18 splits into 2 postcode sectors. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT18 7 | 292 | 95% | 0% | 86% |
| CT18 8 | 148 | 75% | 0% | 11% |
All CT18 7 postcodes (292)
All CT18 8 postcodes (148)
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Living in Folkestone and Hythe
CT18's lower gigabit availability and elevated below-standard tail mean households here face higher risk of inadequate speeds. Individual postcode verification is essential before moving.
Remote worker score
54/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
50/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
CT18 broadband FAQs
Is CT18 poorly connected compared to other Dover districts?
Yes. Gigabit at 60.8% is the weakest in Dover. Below 10 Mbps premises at 4.7% are also elevated.
What fixed wireless coverage exists in CT18?
Only 26.9%, lower than most Dover areas. If your postcode lacks wired gigabit, fixed wireless may not be available.
Should I prioritise CT14, CT16, or CT17 over CT18?
If broadband is a priority, yes. All three Dover alternatives offer substantially better gigabit reach.
Does every CT18 postcode have adequate broadband?
Almost. 4.7% report below 10 Mbps speeds, and 1% fall outside the universal service obligation. Verify your specific address.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in CT18 has its own page with broadband speeds, house prices, school ratings and crime stats. You can also compare providers for your address.
Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources