Postcode Analysis Thanet, South East

CT7 0BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CT7 0BS.

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Population

251

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 34,700 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT7 0BS 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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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CT7 0BS is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 90% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

CT7 0BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Birchington in Margate. Administratively it sits within Birchington South ward and the North Thanet constituency.

For families considering a move, CT7 0BS represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CT7 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00125059 (shared with 8 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 0BS. The average age is 57.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

CT7 0BS has low crime rates — 31 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 offences63
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson11
Other theft11
Other crime6

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 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Christies0.8 km
  • Birchington Club0.5 km
  • The Wheel Alehouse0.6 km
  • Birchington United Services Club0.6 km
  • Seaview Hotel0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Birchington Village Bakery0.5 km
  • Mandy's Deli0.6 km
  • Monty's0.6 km
  • R C Wale & Son0.6 km
  • Shell Service Station Birchington0.5 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Blend Coffee Lounge0.6 km
  • Fields Cafe0.4 km
  • Fishbone Grill0.5 km
  • Jules0.6 km
  • Royal Dragon0.5 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Minnis Bay Fish & Chips0.6 km
  • Seabell Fish & Chips0.6 km
  • Birchington Fast Foods0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Golden Bridge0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birchington-On-Sea0.9 km
  • Westgate-On-Sea2.6 km
  • Minster4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Park Avenue0.2 km
  • Essex Gardens0.3 km
  • Park Avenue0.3 km
  • Primary School0.3 km
  • Primary School0.3 km