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About

Birchington sits on the north coast of the Isle of Thanet in Kent, with a long shoreline at Minnis Bay where a concrete promenade runs beside stretches of sand and intertidal flats. The bay has a sequence of timber groynes and a modest sea wall that mark the high-tide line; at low tide the sand reveals channels and beds of seagrass. The village centre clusters around Station Road and a small square with shops, a post office and scattered cafés. There are primary schools, community halls and a sailing club that uses the bay when conditions allow, and the station provides regular rail services for commuters and day visitors.

Quex Park lies within the parish and contains the Powell-Cotton Museum, which displays large taxidermy dioramas assembled in the early 20th century alongside a notable collection of horse-drawn carriages and hunting trophies. The parkland includes formal gardens and woodland walks open to the public on set days. Local life mixes seasonal beach activity, market days and conservation efforts for the shoreline habitats, and the settlement retains a compact, village scale rather than larger urban development.

Area overview

On average Birchington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 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 per household in Birchington is £45,940 per year. There are 1 schools in Birchington: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Birchington is home to around 8,864 people, with a population density of about 1,538.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.13(-27%)
Shoplifting
6.54(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.32(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.61(-44%)
Other theft
3.27(-41%)
South East average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,967
25.2%
No qualifications
1,877
24.04%
Level 3 (A level)
1,178
15.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,065
13.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
820
10.5%
Total 16+ residents: 7,807

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 131 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Birchington 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 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
Detached63£435,000
Flats20£206,500
Semi-Detached32£325,750
Terraced16£291,000

10 years median price trend in Birchington

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

All postcodes in Birchington

CT79PU

Dane Road

CT70JN

Brooksend Cottages

CT79DU

Neame Road

CT79RU

Romney Close

CT79SR

Devon Gardens

CT79BL

Canterbury Road

CT79BX

Marilyn Crescent

CT79DP

Crescent Road

CT79DQ

Station Road

CT79ET

Shakespeare Road

CT79HD

Constable Road

CT79HX

Ocean Close

CT79JR

Berkeley Road

CT79SF

Minnis Road

CT79TN

Manor Drive

CT79DY

Wilbrough Road

CT79NS

Minnis Road

CT70AL

Linington Road

CT70DJ

Park Avenue

CT79RT

Sheppey Close

CT79TT

Mill Row

CT79JU

Herschell Road

CT79JZ

Green Road

CT79EJ

Lyell Road

CT79PN

Horsa Road

CT79BN

Crispe Park Close

CT79DB

Canterbury Road

CT79TU

Mill Lane

CT79AN

Canterbury Road

CT79DE

Edenfield

CT79DZ

Hoser Gardens

CT79JN

Berkeley Road

CT79LY

Hereward Avenue

CT79BH

Queen Berthas Avenue

CT79NL

Alfred Road

CT79NW

Grenham Bay Avenue

CT79UB

Canterbury Road

CT79HQ

Minnis Road

CT70DX

Alexandra Road

CT79EX

Shakespeare Road

CT79FB

The Parade

CT79JX

Cliff Road

CT79LU

Sea View Avenue

CT79SD

Minnis Road

CT79TL

Essex Gardens

CT79BJ

Queen Berthas Avenue

CT79EQ

Alpha Road

CT79RY

Kent Gardens

CT79TD

Canterbury Road

CT79AZ

York Terrace

CT79BZ

Anne Close

CT79JH

Grenham Road

CT79LH

Nelson Court

CT79LL

Duncan Drive

CT79PH

Old Farm Road

CT79RE

Station Road

CT79TS

Mill Row

CT79AR

Melsetter Close

CT79NU

Reculver Avenue

CT79NZ

Minnis Road

CT79PR

Dane Road

CT79QZ

Rosewood Way

CT79SE

Minnis Road

CT79UP

St Magnus Close

CT79AS

Canterbury Road

CT79EZ

Spencer Road

CT79NA

Harold Road

CT79SA

Surrey Gardens

CT79SW

Lincoln Gardens

CT79QP

Hengist Road

CT70BU

Canterbury Road

CT79BU

Canterbury Road

CT79DG

Alma Cottages

CT79HU

Epple Bay Avenue

CT79PS

Daryngton Avenue

CT79QL

Kings Avenue

CT79UF

Dovedale

CT79AH

Canterbury Road

CT79JG

Grenham Road

CT79LX

The Parade

CT79SU

Sandles Road

CT79TW

Essex Gardens

CT70EJ

Sherwood Road

CT79HS

The Retreat

CT79JS

Beach Avenue

CT79QG

Mckinlay Court

CT79RP

Prospect Road

CT79RW

Westfield Road

CT79AB

The Square

CT79HL

Wigwam Paddocks

CT79EG

Alpha Road

CT79ER

Rossetti Road

CT79HG

Leslie Road

CT79JD

Lyell Road

CT79PL

Ingoldsby Road

CT79PX

Ethelbert Road

CT79AE

The Square

CT79LE

Cunningham Crescent

CT79DA

Walnut Tree Close

CT79HE

Wilkie Road

Data Sources

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