CT7 — BIRCHINGTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CT7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CT7 is £343,307, which is 24% below the Kent average of £450,882.

Properties in CT7 cost 19.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CT7 have risen 1.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£466,259	203
Semi-detached	£335,864	179
Terraced	£289,456	75
Flat	£179,105	135
All types	£343,307	614

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CT7

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 15.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CT7 has a crime rate well 81% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

6.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

2.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in CT7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CT7 has 5 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Birchington Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
King Ethelbert School	Secondary	Good	mi
The Llewellyn School and Nursery	Other	Not inspected	mi
Maple Haven Ltd	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

142,691

Population

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

25.0%

Private rent

24.0%

Social rent

12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CT7 are 311.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

311.0 Mbps

Avg Download

56.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

75%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CT7 is collected by Thanet. The Band D rate is £2,173/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

CT7 — BIRCHINGTON

Area Summary

CT7 (BIRCHINGTON) offers property prices near the national average (£343,307), low crime (81% below national average), 5 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (311 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CT7?

The average house price in CT7 (BIRCHINGTON) is £343,307, based on 614 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 20% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.5% over the past year.

Is CT7 a safe area to live?

Crime in CT7 is significantly below the national average (15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (6.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CT7?

There are 5 schools in or near CT7. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in CT7?

Council tax in CT7 is collected by Thanet. The Band D rate is £2,173 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in CT7?

The average broadband download speed in CT7 is 311 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 75%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CT7 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 25% of homes in CT7 are owner-occupied. 24% are privately rented and 12% are social housing. The total population is approximately 142,691.