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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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

Median price£385,000
Price per sq ft£384
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£269K – £481K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £384 per square foot) in Birchington North area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £1,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birchington North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£478,500£390
Semi-Detached14£351,250£400
Terraced5£275,000£322
Flats16£193,000£296

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Birchington North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birchington North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£417,500£165,000£286,250£222,500
2017£395,000£160,000£290,000£265,000
2018£400,000£165,000£301,250£275,000
2019£415,000£185,500£315,000£269,000
2020£440,000£177,500£325,000£246,250
2021£490,000£240,000£410,000£310,000
2022£560,000£202,475£490,000£378,000
2023£536,425£210,000£370,000£331,250
2024£455,000£193,000£387,498£345,000
2025£487,250£192,750£330,000£312,500
2026£475,000£196,000£342,500£320,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birchington North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birchington North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£297£227£327£214
2017£327£236£290£292
2018£309£252£308£297
2019£332£268£327£286
2020£368£253£357£286
2021£385£307£361£350
2022£439£301£483£351
2023£445£301£449£335
2024£405£246£393£263
2025£403£299£398£295
2026£364£299£421£338
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birchington North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.