Postcode Analysis Thanet, South East

ANVIL CLOSE, CT7 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ANVIL CLOSE, CT7 0AP.

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Population

253

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 34,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT7 0AP 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.

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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in CT7 0AP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

CT7 0AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Anvil Close, 0.4km from Birchington in Margate. Administratively it sits within Birchington South ward and the North Thanet constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CT7 0AP 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £269k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT7 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00125046 (shared with 9 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 CT7 0AP. 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

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 225,000

4 sales · Mean £ 229,998

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CT7 0AP has low crime rates — 40 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 offences97
Anti-social behaviour33
Shoplifting22
Criminal damage and arson14
Other theft14

school Local Schools

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Birchington Church of England Primary School

Good471 pupils0.2 km
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King Ethelbert School

Good764 pupils1.2 km
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Ursuline College

Good929 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Christies0.6 km
  • Birchington Club0.2 km
  • The Wheel Alehouse0.4 km
  • Birchington United Services Club0.4 km
  • Seaview Hotel0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Birchington Village Bakery0.2 km
  • Mandy's Deli0.4 km
  • Monty's0.4 km
  • R C Wale & Son0.4 km
  • Shell Service Station Birchington0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Blend Coffee Lounge0.4 km
  • Fields Cafe0.2 km
  • Fishbone Grill0.7 km
  • Jules0.3 km
  • Royal Dragon0.2 km
  • + 15 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Minnis Bay Fish & Chips0.4 km
  • Seabell Fish & Chips0.4 km
  • Birchington Fast Foods0.1 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Golden Bridge0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birchington-On-Sea0.7 km
  • Westgate-On-Sea2.4 km
  • Margate4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • The Square0.1 km
  • The Square0.1 km
  • The Square0.1 km
  • The Square0.2 km
  • Primary School0.3 km