Ocean Close, Birchington
House prices, sold prices and local information for CT7 9HX.
At a glance
11 property sales on Ocean Close, Birchington have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 8 Oct 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £553,632. Average sale prices rose from £434,000 in 2017 to £593,333 in 2025 (+37%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Ocean Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Ocean Close 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 | 11 | £553,632 | 8 Oct 2025 |
Sold prices on Ocean Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16, Ocean Close CT7 9HX | 8 Oct 2025 | £725,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 20, Ocean Close CT7 9HX | 22 Jul 2025 | £450,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Ocean Close CT7 9HX | 11 Mar 2025 | £605,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 21, Ocean Close CT7 9HX | 28 Oct 2024 | £475,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Ocean Close CT7 9HX | 23 Feb 2023 | £699,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Ocean Close CT7 9HX | 23 May 2022 | £560,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 16, Ocean Close CT7 9HX | 7 Jun 2021 | £670,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Ocean Close CT7 9HX | 5 Feb 2021 | £462,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Ocean Close CT7 9HX | 12 Nov 2019 | £575,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Ocean Close CT7 9HX | 19 Jun 2017 | £400,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Ocean Close CT7 9HX | 13 Apr 2017 | £468,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 16, Ocean Close | £670,000 (Jun 2021) → £725,000 (Oct 2025) | +8% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Ocean Close
Crime
59 crimes were reported within about a mile of Ocean Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 18 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Ocean Close is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Coast from Reculver to Birchington Flood alert area
- North Kent coast at Margate 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 Ocean Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Ethelbert School 845 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Ursuline College 949 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Birchington Church of England Primary School 422 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Saviour's Church of England Junior School 351 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| The Llewellyn School and Nursery 35 pupils | Other independent special school | 2–25 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Maple Haven Ltd 10 pupils | Other independent special school | 4–18 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Crispin's Infant School 193 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Garlinge Primary School and Nursery 726 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.1 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 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
- Westgate-on-Sea station 1.0 mi · 20 min walk
- Margate station 2.5 mi · 50 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- St James's Terrace (adj, Canterbury Road) 3 min walk
- St James's Terrace (opp, Canterbury Road) 3 min walk
- Epple Road (opp, Canterbury Road) 4 min walk
- Epple Road (adj, Canterbury Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Birchington Medical Centre
Minnis Road, Birchington · 0.8 mi - Westgate Surgery
60 Westgate Bay Avenue, Westgate-On-Sea · 1.0 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 7 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 9 of 10 · Crime: decile 8 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 91.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 773 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 10.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 45.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 43.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,768 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 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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