Barrows Close, Birchington
House prices, sold prices and local information for CT7 0DB, CT7 0BY.
At a glance
31 property sales on Barrows Close, Birchington have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £106,500. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £100,882. That is 70% below the Birchington average of £355,010 over the same period. 6 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 5 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Barrows Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CT7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 30 | £100,882 | 29 May 2026 |
| Detached | 1 | £335,000 | 14 Feb 2020 |
Sold prices on Barrows Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15, Ferndale Court, Barrows Close CT7 0DB | 29 May 2026 | £115,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 35, Ferndale Court, Barrows Close CT7 0DB | 19 Dec 2025 | £98,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 29, Ferndale Court, Barrows Close CT7 0DB | 19 Sep 2025 | £95,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Ferndale Court, Barrows Close CT7 0DB | 18 Jul 2023 | £105,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 20, Ferndale Court, Barrows Close CT7 0DB | 29 Jun 2023 | £119,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 24, Ferndale Court, Barrows Close CT7 0DB | 21 Mar 2023 | £100,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 14, Ferndale Court, Barrows Close CT7 0DB | 25 Mar 2022 | £130,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 18, Ferndale Court, Barrows Close CT7 0DB | 11 Mar 2022 | £93,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 21, Ferndale Court, Barrows Close CT7 0DB | 16 Feb 2022 | £125,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 5, Ferndale Court, Barrows Close CT7 0DB | 24 Sep 2021 | £96,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 23, Ferndale Court, Barrows Close CT7 0DB | 10 Sep 2021 | £96,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 11, Ferndale Court, Barrows Close CT7 0DB | 17 Mar 2021 | £85,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 26, Ferndale Court, Barrows Close CT7 0DB | 15 Jan 2021 | £119,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, Ferndale Court, Barrows Close CT7 0DB | 26 Jun 2020 | £115,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 15, Ferndale Court, Barrows Close CT7 0DB | 19 Mar 2020 | £112,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 10, Ferndale Court, Barrows Close CT7 0DB | 19 Feb 2020 | £70,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, Barrows Close CT7 0BY | 14 Feb 2020 | £335,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 32, Ferndale Court, Barrows Close CT7 0DB | 22 Mar 2019 | £118,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 33, Ferndale Court, Barrows Close CT7 0DB | 10 Dec 2018 | £75,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 36, Ferndale Court, Barrows Close CT7 0DB | 28 Sep 2018 | £110,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 29, Ferndale Court, Barrows Close CT7 0DB | 4 Sep 2018 | £115,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 14, Ferndale Court, Barrows Close CT7 0DB | 14 Jul 2017 | £101,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 36, Ferndale Court, Barrows Close CT7 0DB | 15 May 2017 | £85,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 34, Ferndale Court, Barrows Close CT7 0DB | 28 Oct 2016 | £100,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 30, Ferndale Court, Barrows Close CT7 0DB | 5 Oct 2016 | £85,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 21, Ferndale Court, Barrows Close CT7 0DB | 15 Aug 2016 | £116,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, Ferndale Court, Barrows Close CT7 0DB | 29 Jul 2016 | £82,950 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, Ferndale Court, Barrows Close CT7 0DB | 8 Jul 2016 | £87,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 38, Ferndale Court, Barrows Close CT7 0DB | 20 Jun 2016 | £87,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, Ferndale Court, Barrows Close CT7 0DB | 29 Apr 2016 | £110,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 36, Ferndale Court, Barrows Close CT7 0DB | 15 Apr 2016 | £79,995 | Flat | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15, Ferndale Court, Barrows Close | £112,500 (Mar 2020) → £115,000 (May 2026) | +2% over 6 yrs |
| 29, Ferndale Court, Barrows Close | £115,000 (Sep 2018) → £95,000 (Sep 2025) | -17% over 7 yrs |
| 14, Ferndale Court, Barrows Close | £101,000 (Jul 2017) → £130,000 (Mar 2022) | +29% over 5 yrs |
| 21, Ferndale Court, Barrows Close | £116,000 (Aug 2016) → £125,000 (Feb 2022) | +8% over 6 yrs |
| 8, Ferndale Court, Barrows Close | £110,000 (Apr 2016) → £115,000 (Jun 2020) | +5% over 4 yrs |
| 36, Ferndale Court, Barrows Close | £79,995 (Apr 2016) → £85,000 (May 2017) → £110,000 (Sep 2018) | +38% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Barrows Close
Crime
31 crimes were reported within about a mile of Barrows Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Barrows Close is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Coast from Reculver to Birchington Flood alert area
- Coast from Whitstable to Margate Flood alert area
- Groundwater flooding in East Kent Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Barrows Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchington Church of England Primary School 422 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Llewellyn School and Nursery 35 pupils | Other independent special school | 2–25 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Maple Haven Ltd 10 pupils | Other independent special school | 4–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| King Ethelbert School 845 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Ursuline College 949 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Saviour's Church of England Junior School 351 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| St Crispin's Infant School 193 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 1.4 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Birchington-on-Sea station 0.4 mi · 7 min walk
- Westgate-on-Sea station 1.6 mi · 31 min walk
- Margate station 3.0 mi · 1 hr walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Square (Stop C, Station Road) 2 min walk
- The Square (Stop D, Station Road) 3 min walk
- The Square (Stop B, Canterbury Road) 3 min walk
- The Square (Stop A, Canterbury Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Birchington Medical Centre
Minnis Road, Birchington · 0.4 mi - Westgate Surgery
60 Westgate Bay Avenue, Westgate-On-Sea · 1.6 mi - Minster Surgery
75 High Street, Minster, Ramsgate · 2.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 86.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 781 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 48.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 39.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,661 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 51% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 51% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in CT7
- Canterbury Road£299k
- Minnis Road£227k
- Beach Avenue£249k
- Alpha Road£388k
- Hunting Gate£149k
- Lyell Road£194k
- Albion Road£357k
- Park Avenue£265k
- Ingoldsby Road£283k
- Kent Gardens£359k
- Dane Road£454k
- Park Lane£294k