Postcode Analysis Thanet, South East

DORCAS GARDENS, CT10 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DORCAS GARDENS, CT10 1BS.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

62

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Avg Income

£ 40,900 /yr

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Employed

25%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

25%Active
FT: 13%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft4
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School

Good371 pupils0.5 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs

Requires Improvement178 pupils0.6 km
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Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School

Good282 pupils0.6 km
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Stone Bay School

Good96 pupils0.6 km
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Upton Junior School

Outstanding507 pupils1.1 km
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St Mildred's Primary Infant School

Outstanding269 pupils1.2 km
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The Charles Dickens School

Requires Improvement1114 pupils1.2 km
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Dane Court Grammar School

Good1301 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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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
local_bar

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Bay Tree Hotel0.9 km
  • The Devonhurst0.9 km
fastfood

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