Area Analysis Thanet, South East

CT7 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CT7 postcode area.

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Population

11,988

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 37,633 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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6/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
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3/10
workEmployment
2/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CT7 spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £321k. Property prices are trending down 8.7% year-on-year.

home £321,700 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT7 is a postcode district in Thanet, South East, covering 406 active and 70 retired postcodes.

The largest share of CT7 (19%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (15%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a stable neighbourhood of older working adults and recent retirees. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes CT7 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in CT7 are around £321k, down 8.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CT7 at 185 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 49 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CT7 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences957
Anti-social behaviour260
Other theft185
Criminal damage and arson169
Shoplifting158

school Local Schools

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Birchington Church of England Primary School

Good471 pupils
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St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School

Good191 pupils
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King Ethelbert School

Good764 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Bell Inn
  • Birchington Club
  • Birchington United Services Club
  • Christies
  • Crown Inn
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Premier Stores
  • R C Wale & Son
  • Shell Service Station Birchington
  • The Bottle Shop
  • The Co-operative
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Twentieth Century B&B
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Jungle Jims & The Watering Hole Cafe
  • Blend Coffee Lounge
  • Cafe B
  • Fields Cafe
  • Fishbone Grill
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op
  • Sainsbury's
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • The Pig Shed
  • Birchington Fast Foods
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Golden Bridge
  • Mahi Tandoori
  • + 6 more