CT12 4AW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Fairfield Road, 0.4km from The Freehold 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 4AW offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £303k, up 38.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CT12 4AW are sourced from Output Area E00125391 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIRFIELD ROAD, CT12 4AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRFIELD ROAD, CT12 4AW.
290
49
£ 41,100 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CT12 4AW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 38.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT12 4AW. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 267,497
6 sales · Mean £ 269,915
Semi-Detached
£ 346,750
4 sales · Mean £ 342,125
Detached
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT12 4AW has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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 Butcher0.6 km
- Attwells News0.7 km
- Post Office0.6 km
- Greens of Minster0.6 km
- Texaco Filling Station0.1 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Archie's Fish and Chips0.6 km
- Dragon Inn0.6 km
- Sin Le0.6 km
- Minster Food Station0.4 km
- Minster Kebabs0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Express By Holiday Inn0.1 km
- Guest House1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Hair Of The Dog0.6 km
- The New Inn0.6 km
- The Bell Inn1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Jemima's Tea Room0.6 km
- The Minster Meze & Grill0.6 km
- The Spitfire Cafe0.5 km
- Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.6 km
- McDonalds Restaurant And Drive Through0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Minster1.2 km
- Birchington-On-Sea4.3 km
- Westgate-On-Sea4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Cemetery0.2 km
- Cemetery0.2 km
- Foxborough Lane0.3 km
- Foxborough Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT124AW · Data under Open Government Licence