Birchington

Thanet · South East · population 8,923 · 5 LSOAs

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In summary

Birchington sits close to the national midpoint for deprivation, #3,501 of 6,856 in England, and #5 of 17 in Thanet. Across the seven themes it scores highest on Living environment (69) and lowest on Housing & access (14). Typical homes here sold for about £340,000 over the past year, up 24% across five years (from 150 sales), 15% above the wider Thanet median of £295,000.

Themed scores ?

Each 0–100, higher = less deprived on that theme. National rank shown.

Income 61 · #2,678
Employment 40 · #4,084
Education 41 · #4,029
Health 48 · #3,542
Crime 65 · #2,425
Housing & access 14 · #5,887
Living environment 69 · #2,130

House prices ?

£340,000median (12m) · +6.2% yr · n=150
TypeMedian (12m)Sales1yr5yr
All homes£340,000150+6.2%+23.6%
Detached£435,00073+10.1%+13.0%
Semi-detached£309,00040-4.9%+10.4%
Terraced£292,00013-0.5%+24.3%
Flat£201,50024+6.6%+16.8%
This area£340,000
Thanet£295,000
South East£385,000
England£300,000
Annual median price, all homes. Small samples can be volatile.

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Affordability-adjusted Score ?

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