The Square, Birchington
House prices, sold prices and local information for CT7 9AE, CT7 9AB, CT7 9AW.
At a glance
3 property sales on The Square, Birchington have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 10 Feb 2021. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £199,995.
House prices on The Square compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Square 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £199,995 | 29 Mar 2018 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £420,000 | 20 Dec 2018 |
| Flat | 1 | £280,000 | 10 Feb 2021 |
Sold prices on The Square
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9, The Square CT7 9AE | 1 Apr 2022 | £308,112 | Other | Freehold |
| 9D, The Square CT7 9AE | 1 Apr 2022 | £180,000 | Other | Freehold |
| The Gate House, The Square CT7 9AB | 10 Feb 2021 | £280,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4, The Square CT7 9AB | 31 Oct 2019 | £280,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Grove House, The Square CT7 9AW | 20 Dec 2018 | £420,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9A, The Square CT7 9AE | 29 Mar 2018 | £199,995 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3A, The Square CT7 9AE | 21 Feb 2017 | £142,998 | Other | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near The Square
Crime
32 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Square 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 | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Square 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 The Square
| 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 | 0.7 mi |
| Ursuline College 949 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Saviour's Church of England Junior School 351 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Crispin's Infant School 193 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 1.3 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 · 7 min walk
- Westgate-on-Sea station 1.4 mi · 29 min walk
- Margate station 2.9 mi · 58 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Square (Stop B, Canterbury Road) 1 min walk
- The Square (Stop A, Canterbury Road) 1 min walk
- The Square (Stop C, Station Road) 1 min walk
- The Square (Stop D, Station Road) 1 min walk
GP surgeries
- Birchington Medical Centre
Minnis Road, Birchington · 0.4 mi - Westgate Surgery
60 Westgate Bay Avenue, Westgate-On-Sea · 1.5 mi - Minster Surgery
75 High Street, Minster, Ramsgate · 2.8 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 5 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 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 81.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 807 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 47.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 40.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,684 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 96% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 83% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 83% | 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