CT10 1BS is a sought-after residential area on Dorcas Gardens, 0.8km from Reading Street in Broadstairs. Administratively it sits within Bradstowe ward and the South Thanet constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT10, CT10 1BS offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 62 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k, down 26.7% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for CT10 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00125081 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DORCAS GARDENS, CT10 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DORCAS GARDENS, CT10 1BS.
333
62
£ 40,900 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CT10 1BS is a settled retirement community — average age 62, 94% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £355k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 26.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT10 1BS. The average age is 61.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 337,500
10 sales · Mean £ 351,682
Detached
£ 382,500
4 sales · Mean £ 382,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT10 1BS has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs
Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School
Stone Bay School
Upton Junior School
St Mildred's Primary Infant School
The Charles Dickens School
Dane Court Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Golf Club Restaurant1.0 km
- Halfway House Cafe1.0 km
- Rosie Lea Tea0.5 km
- Staple0.6 km
- The Pavilion Cafe0.3 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- St Peters Stores0.7 km
- Best One Express1.0 km
- Budgens Local0.9 km
- Fruits De Mer1.0 km
- Lawns1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The White Swan0.6 km
- The Lanthorne0.3 km
- Yard of Ale0.9 km
- Broadstairs & St Peters Comrades Clu1.0 km
- Cramptons1.0 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Bay Tree Hotel0.9 km
- The Devonhurst0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- May King0.8 km
- Sea Master0.8 km
- Spice of India0.7 km
- Dream Kitchen Kebab House1.0 km
- Winon1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Broadstairs0.9 km
- Dumpton Park2.6 km
- Ramsgate3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Rhodes Gardens0.1 km
- Rhodes Gardens0.1 km
- Julie Close0.2 km
- The Lanthorne0.2 km
- The Lanthorne0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT101BS · Data under Open Government Licence