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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 21 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
21
Deprivation level
3/10
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
4.38(-62%)
Vehicle crime
1.55(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.55(-76%)
Other theft
1.55(-72%)
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 60 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 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
Detached33£487,500
Flats13£255,000
Semi-Detached10£395,000
Terraced4£293,750

10 years median price trend in Birchington North

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.