CT7 postcode: what it's like to live there
The CT7 district covers Margate, Minster (Thanet), Hersden. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 5 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£318k
England £300k
Recorded crime
66
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
4.8 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£36,746
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
82%
of homes
Council tax
£2,338
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
15 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in CT7
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£440k
Semi-detached
£316k
Terraced
£272k
Flat
£192k
Primary schools in CT7
- Birchington Church of England Primary School · CT7 0AS · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 32% in England
- St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School · CT7 0PY · Improved significantly (2025) · Top 17% in England
Secondary schools in CT7
- King Ethelbert School · CT7 9BL · Good (2024) · Bottom 11% in England
Fee-paying schools in CT7
- Maple Haven Ltd · CT7 0BH · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
- The Llewellyn School and Nursery · CT7 0BB · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in CT7
- Manor House Kindergarten Nursery · CT7 0BH · Good (Ofsted)
- Noah's Ark Nursery School · CT7 0AS · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in CT7
- Birchington Medical Centre · CT7 9HQ
Neighbourhoods in CT7
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of CT7 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchington | 63% | £318k | Low | 14 min |
| Minster & St-Nicholas-at-Wade | 26% | £320k | High | 20 min |
| Westgate | 11% | £282k | Average | 10 min |
Questions
Where is the CT7 postcode?
CT7 covers 5 neighbourhoods in Margate, Minster (Thanet), Hersden, with 414 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in CT7?
The typical home price across CT7's neighbourhoods is £318k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in CT7?
2 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a CT7 postcode, plus 2 fee-paying.