Last updated 6 October 2026
Demographics
Who lives here
Area classification: Retired Professionals
Population
3,082
Households
1,496
Median age
53.9
Age bands
Ethnicity
Housing
Housing stock
Property type
Build age
Energy efficiency · avg score 65
Tenure
Market
Market
Median price
£171,276▼
Avg price
£204,260
Sales
8,917
Rent YoY
6.0%▲
Price trend
Deprivation
Deprivation & opportunity
Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 3)
Domains
- Crime612345678910
- Health412345678910
- Income412345678910
- Housing412345678910
- Education412345678910
- Employment412345678910
- Environment812345678910
Safety
Safety
Crimes (12mo)
381▼
By crime type
Connectivity
Getting around
Gigabit broadband
88.2%
Ultrafast broadband
88.2%
Superfast broadband
99.9%
5G coverage
37.7%
Bus stops
5
Buses / day
295
EV chargers
105
Nearest rail station: Birchington-on-Sea Rail Station (0.64 km)
Environment
Environment
Nearest greenspace
336.9 m
Air NO₂
6.1621 µg/m³
Air PM
6.3022 µg/m³
Road noise
>=75.0
Nearest bathing water: Minnis Bay, Birchington — rated Excellent (1.52 km)
Risk
Risk & hazard
- Conservation Area
Radon class 1 · Shrink-swell risk: Moderate
Heritage
Heritage
Listed buildings
2
Listed buildings
- 230-238, Canterbury Road · Grade II
- Court Mount Country Club · Grade II
Services
Schools & services
Schools
0
Childcare providers
0
Nearest hospital: Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital (6.11 km)
Streets
Streets in Birchington
- Canterbury Road
- Court Mount
- Park Avenue
- Quex View Road
- King Edward Road
- Kent Gardens
- Westfield Road
- Woodford Court
- The Square
- Ferndale Court
- Mill Row
- Devon Gardens
- Manor Drive
- Phillips Road
- Essex Gardens
- Prospect Road
- Sherwood Road
- Mill Lane
- Lancaster Gardens
- Hereford Gardens
- Mellanby Close
- Lincoln Gardens
- Norrie Road
- Rutland Gardens
- Nottingham Road
- Ferndale Court
- Paddock Road
- Sussex Gardens
- Rose Gardens
- Dorset Gardens
- Oxney Close
- Sheppey Close
- Ransome Way
- Romney Close
- Unnamed street
- Unnamed street
Planning
Planning activity
Applications (recent)
72
Show 25 recent applications
- Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension With Hipped Roof
- Erection Of A Single Storey Rear Extension And 1no Dormer To Front, Together With Addition Of Cladding
- Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension To Extend 4.95m In Depth, 2.43m To Eaves And Overall Height Of 2.43m
- Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension, Alterations To Fenestration And Materials, Installation Of Solar Panels, Demolition Of Existing Ga
- Erection Of A Single Storey Side And Rear Extension Following Demolition Of Existing Garage, Erection Of 1no Dormer To Front Roof Slope And
- TH/TPO/5(1988) T1 - Tree Of Heaven- Remedial Tree Work In The Form Of A Reduction Of Crown Width Up To 5m To Balance Up With The Low Centre
- Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension To Extend 4.8m In Depth, 2.7m To Eaves And Overall Height Of 3.2m
- Erection Of First Floor Terrace To Rear Together With Erection Of Outbuilding To Front (Retrospective)
- Erection Of A Single Storey Detached Outbuilding/Annexe Following Demolition Of Existing Shed And Garage To Rear Garden
- Erection Of A Single Storey Side And Rear Extension
- Application For Certificate Of Lawful Development To Demolish A Conservatory And Construct A Single Storey Rear Extension
- Erection Of Pitched Roof Side Extension And Erection Of Dormer To Rear To Facilitate Loft Conversion Following Demolition Of Conservatory
- Application For Certificate Of Lawful Development For The Proposed Erection Of A Single Storey Side Extension Following The Removal Of The E
- Erection Of A Single Storey Side And Rear Extension With Pitched Roof
- TH/TPO/5[1988]T1 - Tree Of Heaven Raise Crown By Removing Secondary Limbs And Branches To A Height Of 5m Above Ground Level. Reduce Height B
- Erection Of A Single Storey Rear Extension With Flat Roof And Skylight Together With Dormer Window To South Roof Slope
- 1No Alder Alnus Glutinosa - Fell
- Erection Of A Single Storey Rear Extension With Alterations To Side Extension And Front Entrance Door Together With Installation Of Raised D
- Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension To Extend 4m In Depth, 2.8m To Eaves And Overall Height Of 3.3m
- Variation Of Condition 2 Of Planning Permission F/TH/23/0064 For The "Erection Of Charging Zone Including The Erection Of EV Chargers With C
- Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension To Extend 4m In Depth, 3m To Eaves And Overall Height Of 3.7m
- Erection Of Single Storey Front Porch Together With Erection Of A Single Storey Side And Rear Extension Following Demolition Of Existing Gar
- Erection Of Single Storey Rear And Side Extension
- Erection Of Porch And Stairs To Front Elevation
- Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension To Extend 4.5m In Depth, 2.7m To Eaves And Overall Height Of 3m
About
About property data in Birchington
The population here is approximately 3,082, with a median age of 54. The dominant construction era here is 1945 1999. The dominant tenure type here is owned. Known risk and heritage factors here include a conservation area designation and 2 listed buildings. There were 381 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, down 7.9% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 3. This area covers 36 streets in our records.
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Frequently asked questions
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Data sources: Census 2021 England and Wales public tables, Conservation Areas (Historic England / Local Authorities), Energy Performance Certificates (MHCLG), Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning, Get Information about Schools establishment data, Indices of Multiple Deprivation (MHCLG), National Heritage List for England (Historic England), OS Built Up Areas (Ordnance Survey), OS Open Linked Identifiers, OS Open Names, OS Open UPRN, OS Open USRN, Police.uk open crime and anti-social behaviour data, Price Paid Data, UK Radon Potential (UKHSA/BGS).