Bishop Close, Margate
House prices, sold prices and local information for CT9 4FP.
At a glance
22 property sales on Bishop Close, Margate have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 17 Dec 2024. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £218,700. Average sale prices rose from £209,329 in 2017 to £245,000 in 2024 (+17%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 10 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 9 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Bishop Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Bishop Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CT9 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 20 | £218,700 | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £242,225 | 13 Aug 2021 |
Sold prices on Bishop Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16, Bishop Close CT9 4FP | 15 Jun 2026 | £270,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Bishop Close CT9 4FP | 17 Dec 2024 | £240,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Bishop Close CT9 4FP | 29 Nov 2024 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Bishop Close CT9 4FP | 10 Aug 2023 | £230,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Bishop Close CT9 4FP | 10 Jul 2023 | £310,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Bishop Close CT9 4FP | 20 Aug 2021 | £256,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Bishop Close CT9 4FP | 13 Aug 2021 | £267,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Bishop Close CT9 4FP | 6 Aug 2021 | £230,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Bishop Close CT9 4FP | 23 Oct 2020 | £203,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Bishop Close CT9 4FP | 9 Oct 2020 | £205,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Bishop Close CT9 4FP | 14 Aug 2020 | £195,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Bishop Close CT9 4FP | 7 Dec 2018 | £155,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Bishop Close CT9 4FP | 8 Nov 2018 | £205,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Bishop Close CT9 4FP | 3 Oct 2017 | £221,950 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 9, Bishop Close CT9 4FP | 3 Oct 2017 | £189,950 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 1, Bishop Close CT9 4FP | 29 Sep 2017 | £253,950 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 3, Bishop Close CT9 4FP | 29 Sep 2017 | £189,950 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 4, Bishop Close CT9 4FP | 29 Sep 2017 | £254,950 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 5, Bishop Close CT9 4FP | 29 Sep 2017 | £219,950 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 7, Bishop Close CT9 4FP | 29 Sep 2017 | £220,950 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 10, Bishop Close CT9 4FP | 31 Aug 2017 | £187,950 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 12, Bishop Close CT9 4FP | 31 Aug 2017 | £187,950 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 14, Bishop Close CT9 4FP | 31 Aug 2017 | £185,950 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 16, Bishop Close CT9 4FP | 31 Aug 2017 | £219,950 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 6, Bishop Close CT9 4FP | 31 Aug 2017 | £186,950 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 8, Bishop Close CT9 4FP | 31 Aug 2017 | £186,500 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 2, Bishop Close CT9 4FP | 30 Jun 2017 | £216,950 | Semi-detached New build | 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, Bishop Close | £219,950 (Aug 2017) → £256,000 (Aug 2021) → £270,000 (Jun 2026) | +23% over 9 yrs |
| 8, Bishop Close | £186,500 (Aug 2017) → £205,000 (Oct 2020) → £240,000 (Dec 2024) | +29% over 7 yrs |
| 5, Bishop Close | £219,950 (Sep 2017) → £250,000 (Nov 2024) | +14% over 7 yrs |
| 11, Bishop Close | £221,950 (Oct 2017) → £230,000 (Aug 2023) | +4% over 6 yrs |
| 7, Bishop Close | £220,950 (Sep 2017) → £310,000 (Jul 2023) | +40% over 6 yrs |
| 2, Bishop Close | £216,950 (Jun 2017) → £267,500 (Aug 2021) | +23% over 4 yrs |
| 10, Bishop Close | £187,950 (Aug 2017) → £230,000 (Aug 2021) | +22% over 4 yrs |
| 14, Bishop Close | £185,950 (Aug 2017) → £195,000 (Aug 2020) | +5% over 3 yrs |
| 9, Bishop Close | £189,950 (Oct 2017) → £155,000 (Dec 2018) | -18% over 1 yr |
| 6, Bishop Close | £186,950 (Aug 2017) → £205,000 (Nov 2018) | +10% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near Bishop Close
Crime
177 crimes were reported within about a mile of Bishop Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 53 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 |
| Shoplifting | 28 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 16 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Bishop Close is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- 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 Bishop Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Learning Alliance | Pupil referral unit | 11–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Royal Harbour Academy 1,045 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Requires improvement Report | 0.6 mi |
| Laleham Gap School 253 pupils | Foundation special school | 4–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
| St George's Church of England Foundation School 1,590 pupils | All-through Church of England | 4–19 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Dame Janet Primary Academy 291 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Small Haven School 35 pupils | Other independent special school | 6–19 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs 407 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Ramsgate Arts Primary School 409 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 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
- Ramsgate station 1.5 mi · 30 min walk
- Dumpton Park station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
- Broadstairs station 1.9 mi · 37 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Shopping Centre (Stop B, Bus Hub) 3 min walk
- Shopping Centre (Stop A, Bus Hub) 3 min walk
- Westwood Gateway (adj, Margate Road) 5 min walk
- Retail Park (W-bound, Westwood Retail Park) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- St Peter's Surgery
Thanet Community Health Hub, Northwood Road, Broadstairs · 0.7 mi - Summerhill Surgery
243 Margate Road, Ramsgate · 1.1 mi - Newington Road Surgery
100 Newington Road, Ramsgate · 1.2 mi - Mocketts Wood Surgery
Hopeville Avenue, St. Peters, Broadstairs · 1.3 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 3 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 2 of 10 · Crime: decile 3 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 80.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 674 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,526 |
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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