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Birchington South

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About

Birchington South ward covers the southern portion of this Thanet coastal settlement, characterised by residential streets that extend inland from the clifftop. The area includes the main shopping parade along Station Road and the local railway station, providing a functional centre. Housing is primarily a mix of interwar and post-war detached and semi-detached homes, with some modern developments. The ward's boundary runs near the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, a significant local facility serving a wider catchment area.

The landscape is defined by its proximity to the coastline, with the chalk cliffs of Minnis Bay forming its northern edge. A notable local feature is the presence of the Birchington Vale allotments, a large and active community gardening space. The ward contains several green areas, including Ellington Park, which offers recreational space. Residential patterns give way to more open land towards the southern edges, where the built environment meets agricultural fields.

Area overview

On average Birchington South has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Birchington South is £46,513 per year. There are 3 schools in Birchington South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Birchington South is home to around 6,511 people, with a population density of about 1,160.7 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Birchington South Population
6,511
Population density
1,160.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.64(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.52(-18%)
Shoplifting
8.75(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.99(-7%)
Other theft
4.3(-23%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,071
93.23%
Other White
134
2.06%
Irish
63
0.97%
Other Asian
47
0.72%
White and Asian (mixed)
35
0.54%
Total population: 6,512

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,419
25.27%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,235
21.99%
Level 3 (A level)
870
15.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
804
14.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
632
11.25%
Total 16+ residents: 5,616

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,646
52.22%
Owns with a mortgage
738
23.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
429
13.61%
Other social rented
161
5.11%
Social rents from council
111
3.52%
Total households: 3,152

Property prices in Birchington South

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in Birchington South area, with individual transactions ranging from £139,999 up to £565,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Birchington South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£350,000
Flats10£191,000
Semi-Detached31£305,000
Terraced19£290,000

10 years median price trend in Birchington South

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

All postcodes in Birchington South

CT70AS

Park Lane

CT79BJ

Queen Berthas Avenue

CT79EQ

Alpha Road

CT79RY

Kent Gardens

CT79TD

Canterbury Road

CT79AZ

York Terrace

CT79BZ

Anne Close

CT79RE

Station Road

CT79TS

Mill Row

CT79AR

Melsetter Close

CT79QZ

Rosewood Way

CT79SE

Minnis Road

CT79AS

Canterbury Road

CT79SA

Surrey Gardens

CT79XD

Sutherland Drive

CT79SW

Lincoln Gardens

CT70BU

Canterbury Road

CT79BU

Canterbury Road

CT79DG

Alma Cottages

CT79UF

Dovedale

CT79XQ

Cambridge Close

CT79AH

Canterbury Road

CT79SU

Sandles Road

CT79TW

Essex Gardens

CT70BG

Park Road

CT70EJ

Sherwood Road

CT79RP

Prospect Road

CT79RW

Westfield Road

CT70AT

Park Lane

CT79AB

The Square

CT79EG

Alpha Road

CT79AE

The Square

CT70AE

Park Road

CT79DA

Walnut Tree Close

CT79SL

Gordon Square

CT70BL

Park Road

CT70BX

Phillips Road

CT79DJ

Station Road

CT79SP

Sussex Gardens

CT79TR

Mill Row

CT70BY

Barrows Close

CT79BG

St Davids Close

CT79SJ

Minnis Road

CT70BP

Sewell Close

CT70DB

Barrows Close

CT70ET

Birchington South

CT79RA

Station Road

CT70AP

Anvil Close

CT70AY

Park Lane

CT79AW

The Square

CT79BP

Canterbury Road

CT79ED

Alpha Road

CT79TE

Hereford Gardens

CT70BS

Birchington South

CT79FA

Station Road

CT79RN

Westfield Road

CT79RZ

Kent Gardens

CT70DQ

Ransome Way

CT70DT

Kings Road

CT70EE

Brunswick Road

CT79RF

Station Approach

CT79TJ

Essex Gardens

CT70AD

Park Road

CT79BD

Tudor Close

CT79DR

Woodford Court

CT79AJ

Yew Tree Gardens

CT79HY

Minnis Road

CT79RJ

Paddock Road

CT79UD

Canterbury Road

CT70BD

Birchington South

CT70DY

Quex View Road

CT79SY

Walnut Mews

CT70AF

Park Road

CT70BH

Northdown Road

CT79TY

Canterbury Road

CT70AR

Stone Barn Avenue

CT79TG

Dorset Gardens

CT79XG

The Parkway

CT70BF

Shottendane Road

CT79DH

Albion Road

CT79DS

Albion Road

CT70DH

Rose Gardens

CT79BW

Minnis Road

CT79DX

Cedar Close

CT79PW

Upper Maltings Place

Data Sources

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