CT7 0AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Birchington in Margate. Administratively it sits within Birchington South ward and the North Thanet constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CT7 0AJ is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CT7 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00125046 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CT7 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CT7 0AJ.
253
39
£ 34,700 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT7 0AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CT7 0AJ has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT7 0AJ. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT7 0AJ has low crime rates — 39 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
Birchington Church of England Primary School
King Ethelbert School
Ursuline College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Birchington Village Bakery0.5 km
- Mandy's Deli0.7 km
- Monty's0.7 km
- R C Wale & Son0.7 km
- Shell Service Station Birchington0.9 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Birchington Club0.5 km
- The Wheel Alehouse0.7 km
- Christies0.9 km
- Birchington United Services Club0.7 km
- Seaview Hotel0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Blend Coffee Lounge0.7 km
- Fields Cafe0.4 km
- Fishbone Grill0.9 km
- Jules0.6 km
- Royal Dragon0.5 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Minnis Bay Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Seabell Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Birchington Fast Foods0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Golden Bridge0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birchington-On-Sea1.0 km
- Westgate-On-Sea2.2 km
- Margate4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Primary School0.2 km
- Primary School0.2 km
- The Square0.3 km
- The Square0.3 km
- King's Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CT70AJ · Data under Open Government Licence