Duncan Drive, Birchington
House prices, sold prices and local information for CT7 9LL.
At a glance
8 property sales on Duncan Drive, Birchington have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 2 May 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £377,374. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Duncan Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Duncan Drive has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CT7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £377,374 | 2 May 2024 |
Sold prices on Duncan Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16, Duncan Drive CT7 9LL | 2 May 2024 | £470,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Duncan Drive CT7 9LL | 1 Jun 2023 | £470,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Duncan Drive CT7 9LL | 14 Aug 2020 | £320,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Duncan Drive CT7 9LL | 22 Aug 2018 | £388,995 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Duncan Drive CT7 9LL | 22 Aug 2017 | £395,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Duncan Drive CT7 9LL | 8 Jun 2016 | £325,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Duncan Drive CT7 9LL | 24 May 2016 | £340,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Duncan Drive CT7 9LL | 22 Mar 2016 | £310,000 | Detached | Freehold |
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, Duncan Drive | £310,000 (Mar 2016) → £388,995 (Aug 2018) | +25% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Duncan Drive
Crime
30 crimes were reported within about a mile of Duncan Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Duncan Drive is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Chislet Marshes and Wade Marsh Flood alert area
- 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 Duncan Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchington Church of England Primary School 422 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| The Llewellyn School and Nursery 35 pupils | Other independent special school | 2–25 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| King Ethelbert School 845 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Maple Haven Ltd 10 pupils | Other independent special school | 4–18 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Ursuline College 949 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| St Saviour's Church of England Junior School 351 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| St Crispin's Infant School 193 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School 212 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Good Report | 2.7 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 0.3 mi · 5 min walk
- Westgate-on-Sea station 1.8 mi · 37 min walk
- Margate station 3.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Gallwey Avenue (opp, Minnis Road) 4 min walk
- Gallwey Avenue (adj, Minnis Road) 4 min walk
- Health Centre (opp, Minnis Road) 4 min walk
- Health Centre (adj, Minnis Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Birchington Medical Centre
Minnis Road, Birchington · 0.2 mi - Westgate Surgery
60 Westgate Bay Avenue, Westgate-On-Sea · 1.9 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 6 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 7 of 10 · Crime: decile 9 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 82.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,094 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 9.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 45.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 44.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,118 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 88% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 88% | 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.
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