Postcode Analysis Thanet, South East

BARROWS CLOSE, CT7 0DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARROWS CLOSE, CT7 0DB.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT7 0DB 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.

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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CT7 0DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £100k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CT7 0DB 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.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £100k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CT7 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00125055 (shared with 5 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 0DB. 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

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Flat

£ 100,000

27 sales · Mean £ 101,905

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

CT7 0DB has low crime rates — 41 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 offences81
Anti-social behaviour34
Shoplifting22
Other theft13
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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Birchington Church of England Primary School

Good471 pupils0.3 km
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King Ethelbert School

Good764 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Christies0.5 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 Birchington0.6 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Blend Coffee Lounge0.4 km
  • Fields Cafe0.2 km
  • Fishbone Grill0.6 km
  • Jules0.3 km
  • Royal Dragon0.2 km
  • + 12 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Minnis Bay Fish & Chips0.4 km
  • Seabell Fish & Chips0.4 km
  • Birchington Fast Foods0.2 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-Sea2.5 km
  • Minster4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • The Square0.2 km
  • The Square0.2 km
  • The Square0.2 km
  • The Square0.2 km
  • Park Avenue0.2 km