CT7 Postcode District
CT7 is the Postcode District for Birchington in Kent
The CT7 postcode district is located in the CT Canterbury postal area, CT7 has a population of 12,129 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 12.36 square miles (32.00 square kilometres or 7,908.60 acres).
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District overview
The CT7 postcode district in Kent, England is primarily represented by the settlement of Birchington. Other significant settlements in the district include Acol, Brooksend, Sarre, St. Nicholas At Wade, and Woodchurch. Birchington is the main post town in the district, which also falls within the county of Kent.
There are 2 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector CT7 0, covers Birchington and St. Nicholas At Wade in Kent.
The sector CT7 9, covers Birchington in Kent.
The post town for this district is BIRCHINGTON.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Thanet District area with a total of 411 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Margate | 5.02 | ENE |
| Herne Bay | 6.40 | W |
| Ramsgate | 6.52 | ESE |
| Sandwich | 6.58 | SSE |
| Broadstairs | 7.11 | E |
| Fordwich | 7.80 | SW |
| Canterbury | 10.10 | WSW |
| Whitstable | 10.75 | W |
| Deal | 10.99 | SSE |
| Dover | 16.13 | S |
| Faversham | 16.80 | W |
| Folkestone | 19.68 | SSW |
| Minster | 20.43 | WNW |
| Hythe | 21.62 | SSW |
| Sheerness | 22.76 | WNW |
| Ashford | 22.78 | SW |
| Queenborough | 22.90 | W |
| Sittingbourne | 23.30 | W |
| Burnham-on-Crouch | 26.86 | NW |
| Southend-on-Sea | 27.26 | WNW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 409
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIRCHINGTON | BIRCHINGTON | CT7 9 | 243 |
| BIRCHINGTON | BIRCHINGTON | CT7 0 | 63 |
| St. Nicholas At Wade | BIRCHINGTON | CT7 0 | 50 |
| Acol | BIRCHINGTON | CT7 0 | 13 |
| Woodchurch | BIRCHINGTON | CT7 0 | 11 |
| Sarre | BIRCHINGTON | CT7 0 | 11 |
| St. Nicholas At Wade | BIRCHINGTON | CT7 0 | 6 |
| Brooksend | BIRCHINGTON | CT7 0 | 4 |
| BIRCHINGTON | BIRCHINGTON | CT7 9 | 2 |
| BIRCHINGTON | BIRCHINGTON | CT7 0 | 1 |
| BIRCHINGTON | BIRCHINGTON | CT7 0 | 1 |
| Woodchurch | BIRCHINGTON | CT7 0 | 1 |
| Acol | BIRCHINGTON | CT7 0 | 1 |
| Sarre | BIRCHINGTON | CT7 0 | 1 |
| BIRCHINGTON | BIRCHINGTON | CT7 9 | 1 |
Street list for CT7
SHOTTENDANE ROAD
Minor roadPARK ROAD TO MARGATE BOUNDARY, Westgate On Sea, Kent
Minor Road
USRN: 40303048
ST NICHOLAS COURT FARM
ST NICHOLAS AT WADE, Birchington, Kent
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 40310145
THANET WAY A299
A-roadBETWEEN MONKTON AND ST NICHOLAS RBT, St Nicholas At Wade, Kent
A Road
USRN: 40301827
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| STATION ROAD | 152 |
| BIRCHINGTON VALE | 82 |
| THE SQUARE A28 | 62 |
| CANTERBURY ROAD A28 | 51 |
| CANTERBURY ROAD A28 | 51 |
| BROADLEY AVENUE | 43 |
| PADDOCK ROAD | 43 |
| NEWBURY CLOSE | 36 |
| QUEEN BERTHAS AVENUE | 35 |
| HOLTON CLOSE | 30 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 728 |
| Other theft | 140 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 131 |
| Shoplifting | 114 |
| Vehicle crime | 90 |
| Public order | 85 |
| Other crime | 69 |
| Burglary | 59 |
| Drugs | 52 |
| Possession of weapons | 15 |
| Bicycle theft | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATION ROAD | BIRCHINGTON | 81 | CT7 9DJ | View map | |
| THE SQUARE | BIRCHINGTON | 12 | CT7 9AB | View map | |
| MINNIS ROAD | BIRCHINGTON | 9 | CT7 9NS | View map | |
| CANTERBURY ROAD | BIRCHINGTON | 8 | CT7 9AQ | View map | |
| STATION APPROACH | BIRCHINGTON | 6 | CT7 9RD | View map |
Schools in the district
Birchington Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Park Lane , Birchington
Postcode: CT7 0AS
Headteacher: Ms Kathleen Barham (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Llewellyn School and Nursery
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Quex Park Estate , Birchington , Kent , Margate
Postcode: CT7 0BB
Headteacher: Manager Sara Llewellyn
Ofsted rating: Good
St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Down Barton Road , St Nicholas-At-Wade , Birchington
Postcode: CT7 0PY
Headteacher: Mrs Taralee Kennedy (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
King Ethelbert School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Canterbury Road , Birchington
Postcode: CT7 9BL
Headteacher: Tom Sellen (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Surgery | 71 STATION ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, KENT, CT7 9RE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Egan Dental Care | 7 SURREY GARDENS, BIRCHINGTON, KENT, CT7 9SA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Station Road (dental Surgery) | 107 STATION ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, CT7 9RE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birchington Medical Centre | MINNIS ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, KENT, CT7 9HQ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01843 848818 |
| 2 | Dr Crosfield C E & Partners | VILLAGE HALL, THE LENGTH, ST. NICHOLAS AT WADE, BIRCHINGTON, KENT, CT7 0PW | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R & J Moore Ltd (birchington) | 47 STATION ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, KENT, CT7 9DJ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Gulliford Optical Services | ORPEN, DOWN BARTON ROAD, ST. NICHOLAS AT WADE, BIRCHINGTON, KENT, CT7 0PY | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £472,093 | 86 | £444,839 | 56 | £479,644 | 63 | £568,830 | 91 |
| Semi-detached | £325,090 | 61 | £335,430 | 65 | £347,038 | 58 | £382,300 | 67 |
| Terraced | £275,917 | 27 | £296,417 | 27 | £297,913 | 21 | £314,770 | 46 |
| Flats | £183,175 | 40 | £177,239 | 45 | £177,298 | 52 | £193,900 | 61 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Birchington-on-sea
CRS Code: BCH
Operator: SE
Line: Chatham Main Line
Company: Southeastern
Accessible motorway junctions
M2 J7
Average Driving Time from within the district: 19.53
Average Driving Distance: 18.47
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 408
M2 J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 21.42
Average Driving Distance: 20.42
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 408
M20 J13
Average Driving Time from within the district: 31.28
Average Driving Distance: 23.93
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 408
M20 J11A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 31.74
Average Driving Distance: 24.64
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 408
M20 J12
Average Driving Time from within the district: 32.20
Average Driving Distance: 24.88
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 408
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| CT7 0 | Margate Delivery Office |
| CT7 9 | Margate Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| C | T | 7 | - | X | X | X |
| C | T | 7 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the CT7 postal code is BIRCHINGTON followed by St. Nicholas At Wade, and Acol.
The postcode area has a boundary with Thames Estuary.
The CT7 Postcode shares a border with CT3 (Aylesham, Ash, Hersden), CT12 (RAMSGATE, Minster, Manston), CT8 (WESTGATE-ON-SEA) and CT6 (HERNE BAY, Reculver).
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