CT3 1BG is a sought-after residential area on Oast Cottages, 0.4km from Wingham in Wingham. Administratively it sits within Little Stour & Ashstone ward and the South Thanet constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CT3 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00122901 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAST COTTAGES, CT3 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAST COTTAGES, CT3 1BG.
287
46
£ 49,000 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT3 1BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CT3 1BG spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT3 1BG. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT3 1BG has low crime rates — 28 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
Wingham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Wingham Central Stores0.4 km
- Wingham Newsagents0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Dog at Wingham0.2 km
- Wingham Recreation Club0.4 km
- The Anchor Inn0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Salma0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Adisham3.4 km
- Aylesham4.8 km
- Bekesbourne5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Church0.2 km
- Church0.2 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
- The Anchor0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CT31BG · Data under Open Government Licence