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Birchington North

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About

Birchington North ward encompasses the northern section of this coastal settlement, with its residential streets extending inland from the sandy expanse of Minnis Bay. The area is primarily characterised by suburban housing, ranging from Victorian and Edwardian properties near the centre to more modern developments. The flat, open landscape is typical of the Isle of Thanet, with the main railway line providing a direct link to London, shaping the ward's commuter profile. Local commerce is concentrated along the Canterbury Road and Station Road corridors.

The western boundary is defined by the coastline, where the promenade and wide tidal beach are central to local life. The grassland of Beresford Gap and the slopes of the Minnis offer open recreational space overlooking the sea. A notable local landmark is the isolated, medieval tower of Quex Park, standing within the rural fringe on the ward's inland edge. This mix of residential areas, coastal access, and pockets of historical interest defines the ward's character.

Area overview

On average Birchington North has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Birchington North is £45,940 per year. Birchington North is home to around 3,883 people, with a population density of about 2,261.6 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Birchington North Population
3,883
Population density
2,261.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.62(-60%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.67(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.58(-60%)
Other theft
1.8(-68%)
Public order
1.8(-70%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,614
93.07%
Other White
71
1.83%
Irish
32
0.82%
Other
25
0.64%
Indian
24
0.62%
Total population: 3,883

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,001
28.87%
No qualifications
776
22.38%
Level 3 (A level)
514
14.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
447
12.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
347
10.01%
Total 16+ residents: 3,467

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,186
63.46%
Owns with a mortgage
415
22.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
190
10.17%
Other forms of private rent
36
1.93%
Other social rented
20
1.07%
Total households: 1,869

Property prices in Birchington North

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Birchington North area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £1,212,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Birchington North in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birchington North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced5£312,500
Semi-Detached12£352,500
Flats15£203,000
Detached35£487,500

10 years median price trend in Birchington North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birchington North.

All postcodes in Birchington North

CT79NP

Coastguard Cottages

CT79QJ

Canute Road

CT79QB

Minnis Road

CT79JE

Lyell Road

CT79JR

Berkeley Road

CT79LS

Cliff Road

CT79JX

Cliff Road

CT79LT

The Parade

CT79NG

Arthur Road

CT79HH

Nasmyth Road

CT79JP

Semaphore Road

CT79JZ

Green Road

CT79ND

Alfred Road

CT79PL

Ingoldsby Road

CT79NR

Minnis Road

CT79NW

Grenham Bay Avenue

CT79EL

Hunting Gate

CT79NY

Minnis Road

CT79LF

Cunningham Crescent

CT79QE

Minnis Road

CT79PR

Dane Road

CT79HJ

Colemans Stairs Road

CT79LA

Grenville Gardens

CT79ES

Shakespeare Road

CT79PJ

Ingoldsby Road

CT79LE

Cunningham Crescent

CT79QG

Mckinlay Court

CT79HL

Wigwam Paddocks

CT79HE

Wilkie Road

CT79UP

St Magnus Close

CT79HA

Winston Court

CT79LD

St Mildreds Avenue

CT79HG

Leslie Road

CT79PS

Daryngton Avenue

CT79NL

Alfred Road

CT79QY

Bay View Heights

CT79NZ

Minnis Road

CT79EZ

Spencer Road

CT79NQ

Arthur Road

CT79PX

Ethelbert Road

CT79QP

Hengist Road

CT79PD

Princes Close

CT79PH

Old Farm Road

CT79JU

Herschell Road

CT79HR

Epple Bay Avenue

CT79HX

Ocean Close

CT79LB

Sea View Road

CT79JN

Berkeley Road

CT79NN

Grenham Bay Avenue

CT79QN

Queens Avenue

CT79QS

Plum Pudding Island

CT79EN

Epple Bay Road

CT79HN

Cross Road

CT79QA

Ethelbert Road

CT79JT

Beach Avenue

CT79NA

Harold Road

CT79ET

Shakespeare Road

CT79LL

Duncan Drive

CT79AT

Epple Road

CT79PZ

Shore Close

CT79NT

Reculver Avenue

CT79EW

Epple Bay Road

CT79PY

Ethelbert Road

CT79JA

Hunting Gate

CT79QT

Dane Road

CT79PF

Egbert Road

CT79LH

Nelson Court

CT79JS

Beach Avenue

CT79UW

St Magnus Close

CT79LG

Dallinger Road

CT79QH

Canute Road

CT79JD

Lyell Road

CT79NS

Minnis Road

CT79AU

Alison Close

CT79NU

Reculver Avenue

CT79LX

The Parade

CT79NH

Viking Close

CT79JG

Grenham Road

CT79HB

Spencer Road

CT79EP

Rossetti Road

CT79JB

Hunting Gate

CT79EY

Spencer Road

CT79NX

Minnis Road

CT79UL

Hawkhurst Close

CT79JJ

Beresford Court

CT79HZ

St James Terrace

CT79LU

Sea View Avenue

CT79PA

Gallwey Avenue

CT79NB

Larkscliff Court

CT79HD

Constable Road

CT79HU

Epple Bay Avenue

CT79AX

Epple Road

CT79JH

Grenham Road

CT79NJ

Alfred Road

CT79JQ

Grenham Road

CT79FB

The Parade

CT79HW

Cross Road

CT79JL

Darwin Road

CT79HS

The Retreat

CT79QL

Kings Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.