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Birchington

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About

Birchington is a coastal village in Thanet, Kent, located between Margate and Herne Bay. The area features a mix of residential streets, local shops, and green spaces, with easy access to the nearby beaches. The village has a relaxed atmosphere, with a range of amenities including pubs, cafes, and independent businesses. Birchington is known for its proximity to the sea, with sandy shores like Minnis Bay popular for walks and water sports.

The area has good transport links, including a railway station connecting to London and other parts of Kent. Nearby landmarks include the historic Quex Park, home to a museum and gardens. Housing in Birchington ranges from Victorian properties to modern developments, catering to families and retirees. The village offers a quieter alternative to busier towns in Thanet while still providing essential services and coastal access.

Area overview

On average Birchington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Birchington is £37,400 per year. There are 1 schools in Birchington: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
3.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Birchington Population
8,864
Population density
1,538.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,258
93.14%
Other White
185
2.09%
Irish
78
0.88%
Other
45
0.51%
Other Asian
44
0.5%
Total population: 8,866

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,551
59.51%
Owns with a mortgage
972
22.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
534
12.46%
Other social rented
91
2.12%
Other forms of private rent
82
1.91%
Total households: 4,287

Property prices in Birchington

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Birchington area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £1,212,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Birchington 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached67£430,000
Flats21£203,000
Semi-Detached36£324,500
Terraced17£293,500

10 years median price trend in Birchington

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

All postcodes in Birchington

CT79RU

Romney Close

CT79SR

Devon Gardens

CT79BL

Canterbury Road

CT79BX

Canterbury Road

CT79DP

Crescent Road

CT79DQ

Albion Road

CT79ET

Leslie Road

CT79HD

Constable Road

CT79HX

Epple Bay Avenue

CT79JR

Berkeley Road

CT79SF

Minnis Road

CT79TN

Canterbury Road

CT79JU

Dallinger Road

CT79DY

Hoser Gardens

CT79EJ

Lyell Road

CT79JZ

Green Road

CT79NS

Grenham Bay Avenue

CT79PN

Canute Road

CT70AL

Cornford Road

CT70DJ

Alexandra Road

CT79BN

Crispe Park Close

CT79DB

Canterbury Road

CT79RT

Sheppey Close

CT79TT

Mill Lane

CT79TU

Mill Lane

CT79AN

Anne Close

CT79BH

Canterbury Road

CT79DE

Edenfield

CT79DZ

Hoser Gardens

CT79JN

Berkeley Road

CT79LY

Hereward Avenue

CT79NL

Alfred Road

CT79NW

Grenham Bay Avenue

CT79UB

Broadley Avenue

CT79TL

Essex Gardens

CT70DX

Alexandra Road

CT79EX

Shakespeare Road

CT79FB

The Parade

CT79HQ

Minnis Road

CT79JX

Beresford Gap

CT79LU

Sea View Avenue

CT79SD

Minnis Road

CT79AZ

Beverly Close

CT79BJ

Canterbury Road

CT79BZ

Anne Close

CT79EQ

Alpha Road

CT79JH

Grenham Road

CT79LH

Nelson Court

CT79LL

Cunningham Crescent

CT79PH

Old Farm Road

CT79RE

Alpha Road

CT79RY

Kent Gardens

CT79TD

Canterbury Road

CT79TS

Canterbury Road

CT79AR

Melsetter Close

CT79AS

Canterbury Road

CT79EZ

Spencer Road

CT79NA

Harold Road

CT79NU

Reculver Avenue

CT79NZ

Minnis Road

CT79PR

Dane Road

CT79QZ

Anne Close

CT79SA

Surrey Gardens

CT79SE

Minnis Road

CT79UP

St Magnus Close

CT79QP

Hengist Road

CT70BU

Canterbury Road

CT79BU

Canterbury Road

CT79DG

Station Road

CT79HU

Cliff Road

CT79PS

Daryngton Avenue

CT79QL

King's Avenue

CT79SW

Lincoln Gardens

CT79UF

Brandon Way

CT79DX

Birchington

CT79AB

Canterbury Road

CT79AH

Canterbury Road

CT79HL

Epple Bay Avenue

CT79JG

Green Road

CT79LX

The Parade

CT79SU

Sandle's Road

CT79TW

Essex Gardens

CT70EJ

Nottingham Road

CT79EG

Alpha Road

CT79ER

Beach Avenue

CT79HG

Leslie Road

CT79HS

The Retreat

CT79JD

Lyell Road

CT79JS

Beach Avenue

CT79PL

Ingoldsby Road

CT79PX

Ethelbert Road

CT79QG

The Parade

CT79RP

Prospect Road

CT79RW

Westfield Road

CT79AE

The Square

CT79LE

Cunningham Crescent

CT70BX

Barrows Close

CT79DA

Birchington

CT79DJ

Station Road

CT79HE

Wilkie Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.