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.
ANVIL CLOSE, CT7 0AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ANVIL CLOSE, CT7 0AP.
253
39
£ 34,700 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Birchington Church of England Primary School
King Ethelbert School
Ursuline College
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: CT70AP · Data under Open Government Licence