CT7 0BY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Barrows Close, 0.3km from Birchington in Margate. Administratively it sits within Birchington South ward and the North Thanet constituency.
For serious buyers, CT7 0BY is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £335k.
Census 2021 statistics for CT7 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00125055 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARROWS CLOSE, CT7 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARROWS CLOSE, CT7 0BY.
256
51
£ 37,400 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT7 0BY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
CT7 0BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £335k 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 CT7 0BY. The average age is 51.4. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 335,000
1 sales · Mean £ 335,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT7 0BY has low crime rates — 38 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Christies0.6 km
- Birchington Club0.3 km
- The Wheel Alehouse0.4 km
- Birchington United Services Club0.5 km
- Seaview Hotel0.4 km
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Birchington Village Bakery0.3 km
- Mandy's Deli0.5 km
- Monty's0.5 km
- R C Wale & Son0.4 km
- Shell Service Station Birchington0.6 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Blend Coffee Lounge0.4 km
- Fields Cafe0.3 km
- Fishbone Grill0.6 km
- Jules0.4 km
- Royal Dragon0.3 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Minnis Bay Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Seabell Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Birchington Fast Foods0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Golden Bridge0.4 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birchington-On-Sea0.7 km
- Westgate-On-Sea2.6 km
- Minster4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Park Avenue0.2 km
- Essex Gardens0.2 km
- The Square0.3 km
- The Square0.3 km
- Park Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT70BY · Data under Open Government Licence