CT12 6QR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Orchard Close, 0.7km from Westwood in Ramsgate. Administratively it sits within Northwood ward and the South Thanet constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT12, CT12 6QR offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £347k.
Census 2021 statistics for CT12 6QR are sourced from Output Area E00125322 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHARD CLOSE, CT12 6QR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD CLOSE, CT12 6QR.
347
51
£ 36,400 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CT12 6QR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (51) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT12 6QR. The average age is 50.8. 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
£ 342,500
12 sales · Mean £ 323,062
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT12 6QR is moderate at 79 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dame Janet Primary Academy
Laleham Gap School
St George's Church of England Foundation School
Foreland Fields School
The Royal Harbour Academy
Ramsgate Arts Primary School
Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs
Enterprise Learning Alliance
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Hare & Hounds0.4 km
- Northwood Club0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Blue Apple Contract Catering0.9 km
- Sexy Burger0.5 km
- Under 1 Roof Kids Thanet0.9 km
- Ask0.5 km
- Bella Italia0.6 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.1 km
- Marks & Spencer Plc0.5 km
- Tesco Extra0.4 km
- Sainsburys0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Mexi-Go0.3 km
- Subway0.5 km
- The Hook Up - Jayar0.6 km
- Tim Hortons0.3 km
- Chun Chun0.4 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- All sorts of sweets and treats0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- TK Maxx0.5 km
- WH Smith0.5 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ramsgate1.8 km
- Dumpton Park2.3 km
- Broadstairs2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Garage0.1 km
- Coxes Lane0.1 km
- Stagecoach Bus Garage0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT126QR · Data under Open Government Licence