Park Road is in Birchington and in Thanet district. CT7 0AF is located in the Birchington South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Thanet. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Park Road, Birchington, CT7 0AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT7 0AE, CT7 9DT, CT7 9XG, CT7 9DX, CT7 9XQ, CT7 0AG, CT7 9XD, CT7 0AQ, CT7 9UQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT7 0AF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 53.2% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 47.5% | 46.8% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.5% | 32.5% | 6.0% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 42.1% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 12.9% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 10% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.6% | 35.1% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -13.3% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 36.6% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 23.2% | 15.6% | -7.6% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 9.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.8% | 22.9% | -10.9% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 14.3% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 13.8% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 8.6% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 17.1% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 21% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.4% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97% | 98.1% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.8% | 97% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 97% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Road was 82.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.5% higher than the Birchington South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Birchington South and the 198th highest crime rate of 451 local areas in Thanet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 The Birches Park Road, Birchington, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-10-25 | £138,160 |
| Flat 1 The Birches Park Road, Birchington, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-09-15 | £183,776 |
| Flat 8 The Birches Park Road, Birchington, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-07-17 | £212,067 |
| Flat 2 The Birches Park Road, Birchington, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2019-09-27 | £151,099 |
| Flat 3 The Birches Park Road, Birchington, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2017-10-02 | £134,390 |
CT7 0AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in CT7 0AF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchington Church of England Primary School Park Lane , CT7 0AS | 3out of 4 | 460 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Junior School Elm Grove , CT8 8LD | 3out of 4 | 1,941 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's Community Primary Infant School St Crispin's Road , CT8 8EB | 3out of 4 | 2,063 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garlinge Primary School and Nursery Westfield Road , CT9 5PA | 3out of 4 | 3,936 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkton Church of England Primary School Monkton Street , Monkton CT12 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 4,767 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Ethelbert School Canterbury Road , CT7 9BL | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline College 225 Canterbury Road , CT8 8LX | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartsdown Academy George V Avenue , CT9 5RE | 2out of 4 | 4,608 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Llewellyn School and Nursery Quex Park Estate , Birchington CT7 0BB | - not rated | 843 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chartfield School 45 Minster Road , CT8 8DA | - not rated | 2,378 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree 29 All Saints Avenue , Margate CT9 5QN | - not rated | 4,444 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smugglers Restaurant | 212 Canterbury Road, East | 243 yd | |
| The Cow Shed Bar & Grill | 3 The Square, Birchington | 283 yd | |
| Village Square Cafe | 22-24 The Square, Birchington | 323 yd | |
| Fields Cafe | 8 The Square, Birchington | 323 yd | |
| The Cabin Eatery | The Ploughmans Choice, Somali Farm | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchington Club | 35 Station Road, Birchington | 431 yd | |
| Birchington United Services Club | 93 Station Road, Birchington | 590 yd | |
| The Wheel Alehouse | 60 Station Road, Birchington | 619 yd | |
| Seaview Hotel | 94-96 Station Road, Birchington | 619 yd | |
| Christies | 1-5 Station Approach, Birchington | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahi Tandoori | 1 The Square, Birchington | 283 yd | |
| Birchington Fast Foods | 5 The Square, Birchington | 283 yd | |
| New Dragon | 7 The Square, Birchington | 283 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 11 Station Road, Birchington | 431 yd | |
| Golden Bridge | 62A Station Road, Birchington | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 54-56 Station Road, Birchington | 545 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 Station Road, Birchington | 619 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birchington Recreation Ground POWELL COTTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 288 yd |
| Birchington County C Of E Primary School PARK LANE | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Ursuline College Playing Fields MARILYN CRESCENT | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| Fit Union SURREY GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 793 yd |
| King Ethelbert School CANTERBURY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 946 yd |
| Birchington Bowls Club & Tennis Courts BEACH AVENUE | tennis courts | 1,091 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.13 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.