Postcode Analysis Thanet, South East

RHODES GARDENS, CT10 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RHODES GARDENS, CT10 1BU.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

62

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Avg Income

£ 40,900 /yr

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Employed

25%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CT10 1BU is a settled retirement community — average age 62, 94% 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

CT10 1BU is a sought-after residential area on Rhodes Gardens, 0.9km from Reading Street in Broadstairs. Administratively it sits within Bradstowe ward and the South Thanet constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT10, CT10 1BU offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 62 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 94% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CT10 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00125081 (shared with 12 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 CT10 1BU. The average age is 61.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

25%Active
FT: 13%
Unemployed: 2%
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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)

CT10 1BU has low crime rates — 8 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 offences10
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs

Requires Improvement178 pupils0.5 km
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Stone Bay School

Good96 pupils0.5 km
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St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School

Good371 pupils0.6 km
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Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School

Good282 pupils0.7 km
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Upton Junior School

Outstanding507 pupils1.0 km
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St Mildred's Primary Infant School

Outstanding269 pupils1.1 km
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The Charles Dickens School

Requires Improvement1114 pupils1.2 km
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Dane Court Grammar School

Good1301 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • St Peters Stores0.8 km
  • Best One Express0.9 km
  • Budgens Local0.8 km
  • Chef & Butcher0.9 km
  • Fruits De Mer0.9 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The White Swan0.8 km
  • The Lanthorne0.3 km
  • Yard of Ale0.9 km
  • Bradstow Mill0.9 km
  • Broadstairs & St Peters Comrades Clu0.8 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Rosie Lea Tea0.6 km
  • Staple0.8 km
  • The Pavilion Cafe0.3 km
  • Broadstairs & St Peters Bowling Club0.8 km
  • Broadstairs English Centre0.7 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Bay Tree Hotel0.8 km
  • The Devonhurst0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • May King0.8 km
  • Sea Master0.8 km
  • Spice of India0.7 km
  • Broadstairs Kebab0.9 km
  • Dream Kitchen Kebab House0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Broadstairs0.8 km
  • Dumpton Park2.5 km
  • Ramsgate3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Rhodes Gardens0.0 km
  • Rhodes Gardens0.0 km
  • Lindenthorpe Road0.2 km
  • Lindenthorpe Road0.2 km
  • The Lanthorne0.2 km