CT12 4AR is a safe, established residential area on Southall Close, 0.4km from Mount Pleasant in Minster (Thanet). Administratively it sits within Thanet Villages ward and the North Thanet constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT12, CT12 4AR offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 82% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k, up 12.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CT12 4AR are sourced from Output Area E00125392 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHALL CLOSE, CT12 4AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHALL CLOSE, CT12 4AR.
325
47
£ 41,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT12 4AR 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
No single demographic signal dominates CT12 4AR — age 47, 82% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £395k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 12.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT12 4AR. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 400,000
15 sales · Mean £ 400,666
Semi-Detached
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT12 4AR has low crime rates — 17 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
Minster Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- A J Cliffe and Sons Family Butcher0.8 km
- Attwells News0.8 km
- Post Office0.8 km
- Greens of Minster0.8 km
- Texaco Filling Station0.2 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Archie's Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Dragon Inn0.8 km
- Sin Le0.8 km
- Minster Food Station0.6 km
- Minster Kebabs0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Express By Holiday Inn0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Hair Of The Dog0.8 km
- The New Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Jemima's Tea Room0.8 km
- The Minster Meze & Grill0.8 km
- The Spitfire Cafe0.8 km
- Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.3 km
- McDonalds Restaurant And Drive Through0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Minster1.3 km
- Birchington-On-Sea4.3 km
- Westgate-On-Sea4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Cemetery0.2 km
- Cemetery0.2 km
- Smugglers Leap Caravan Park0.3 km
- Smugglers Leap Caravan Park0.4 km
- Foxborough Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CT124AR · Data under Open Government Licence