Area Info for Birchington (Kent)

Birchington (Kent, UK)

Birchington is a seaside town located in the district of Thanet in Kent, England. It is situated along the southeastern coast of the United Kingdom, offering a traditional coastal environment with a mix of residential areas, beaches, and natural beauty.

The town is known for its long sandy beaches, which attract visitors during the summer months. These beaches are popular for walking, picnicking, and various water-based activities. Birchington also features a number of parks and green spaces, providing recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike.

Historically, Birchington has been a small fishing and farming community, but over the years it has developed into a popular holiday destination. The town has a range of local amenities, including shops, pubs, and restaurants, as well as a railway station that provides connections to nearby towns and London.

Points of interest in Birchington include the historic church of St. Nicholas, which dates back several centuries, and the nearby Minnis Bay, a well-known beach area. The town also benefits from its proximity to other attractions in Kent, such as Margate, Ramsgate, and the historic city of Canterbury.

Birchington maintains a peaceful, community-oriented atmosphere, making it a desirable location for those seeking a seaside lifestyle or a quiet retreat within easy reach of larger urban centres.

Education
School
Birchington Church of England Primary School0.00 miles
Park Lane, Birchington, Kent, CT7 0AS
King Ethelbert School0.71 miles
Canterbury Road, Birchington, Kent, CT7 9BL
Ursuline College, Westgate-On-Sea0.87 miles
225 Canterbury Road, Westgate-on-Sea, Kent, CT8 8LX
St Saviour's Church of England Junior School1.22 miles
Elm Grove, Westgate-on-Sea, Kent, CT8 8LD
St Crispin's Community Primary Infant School1.28 miles
St Crispin`s Road, Westgate-on-Sea, Kent, CT8 8EB
Chartfield School1.43 miles
45 Minster Road, Westgate-on-Sea, Kent, CT8 8DA
Garlinge Primary School and Nursery2.41 miles
Westfield Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 5PA
Monkton Church of England Primary School2.52 miles
Monkton Street, Monkton, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 4JQ
Hartsdown Academy2.63 miles
George V Avenue, Margate, Kent, CT9 5RE
Minster Church of England Primary School2.68 miles
Molineux Road, Minster-in-Thanet, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 4PS
St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School2.88 miles
Down Barton Road, St Nicholas-At-Wade, Birchington, Kent, CT7 0PY
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate3.07 miles
Nash Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 4BU
Salmestone Primary School3.19 miles
College Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 4DB
Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School3.40 miles
St John`s Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 1LU
Enterprise Learning Alliance3.48 miles
Westwood Centre, "Unit 6, Westwood Industrial Estate", Enterprise Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 4JA
Drapers Mills Primary Academy3.71 miles
St Peter`s Footpath, Margate, Kent, CT9 2SP
Health
Clinic
Birchington and Westgate Clinic0.17 miles
Canterbury Road, Birchington, Kent, CT7 9BP
St Augustine1.28 miles
125 Canterbury Road, Westgate-on-Sea, Kent, CT8 8NL
Westgate Nurses Office1.43 miles
Town Hall Buildings, Westgate-on-Sea, Margate, Kent, CT8 8RG
Westbrook House2.25 miles
150 Canterbury Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 5DD
Minster Surgery2.56 miles
75 High Street, Minster, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 4AB
Thanet Multi Agency Service2.68 miles
Mortimer House, 24 Hartsdown Road, Margate, CT9 5QP
Mill Lane House3.35 miles
Third Floor, Mill Lane House, Mill Lane, Margate, Kent, CT9 1LB
Thanet Mental Health Unit3.39 miles
164 Ramsgate Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 4BF
Kca Ptp Thanet3.39 miles
1 Cecil Street, Margate, Kent, CT9 1NX
Margate OOH Base3.52 miles
QE THE QUEEN MOTHERS HOSPITAL,, CT9 4AN
College Road Clinic3.55 miles
College Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 2RT
Sure Start Millmead4.12 miles
Dane Valley Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 3RU
Summerhill Surgery4.55 miles
243 Margate Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6SU
The Lead Centre4.63 miles
Dane Valley Road, St. Peters, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 3JJ
Newington Road Clinic4.65 miles
Newington Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 0QU
Bethesda Medical Centre4.77 miles
Palm Bay Avenue, Cliftonville, Margate, Kent, CT9 3NR
GP
Birchington Medical Centre0.59 miles
Minnis Road, Birchington, Kent, CT7 9HQ
Dr Dean A J P & Partners1.52 miles
60 Westgate Bay Avenue, Westgate On Sea, Kent, CT8 8SN
Garlinge Surgery2.17 miles
Garlinge Surgery, 150 Canterbury Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 5DB
Dr Crosfield C E & Partners2.56 miles
75 High Street, Minster, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 4AB
Dr Crosfield C E & Partners2.62 miles
Village Hall, The Length, St Nicholas At Wade, Birchington Kent, CT7 0PW
Dr Rahman T A3.37 miles
1 Cecil Square, Margate, Kent, CT9 1BD
Dr S I Henry3.46 miles
The Surgery, Union Row, Margate, Kent, CT9 1PP
The Limes Medical Ct3.59 miles
The Limes Medical Centre, Trinity Square, Margate, Kent, CT9 1QY
Dr Jothis Geevarghese and Partners4.29 miles
Northdown Surgery, St Anthonys Way, Cliftonville, Kent, CT9 2TR
Dr Akyol A & Partners4.36 miles
Newington Road Surgery, 100 Newington Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6EW
Dr Grover & Partners4.55 miles
Summerhill Surgery, 243 Margate Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6SU
Dr Marshall D I & Partners4.72 miles
Mocketts Wood Surgery, Hopeville Avenue, St Peters, Broadstairs Kent, CT10 2TR
Dr Joy G J A & Partners4.77 miles
Bethesda Medical Centre, Palm Bay Avenue, Cliftonville, Margate Kent, CT9 3NR
Dr Cunard A J K & Partner4.79 miles
St Peter`s Surgery, 6 Oaklands Avenue, St Peter`s, Broadstairs Kent, CT10 2SQ
Dr Cardwell M D & Partner4.80 miles
Dashwood Medical Centre, 158-160 Grange Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9PR
The Albion Road Surgery5.09 miles
The Albion Road Surgery, 30 Albion Road, St Peters, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2UP
Hospital
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital3.52 miles
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, St Peters Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 4AN
Spencer Private Hospitals, Margate3.56 miles
Spencer Private Hospitals, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, Ramsgate Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 4BG
Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital7.15 miles
King Edward Avenue, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 6EB
St Martin's Hospital10.90 miles
Littlebourne Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1TD
Victoria Hospital, Deal11.05 miles
Victoria Hospital, London Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 9UA
Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital11.17 miles
Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital, Northwood Road, Tankerton, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2HN
Kent and Canterbury Hospital11.99 miles
Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3NG
BMI The Chaucer Hospital12.18 miles
Nackington Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7AR
Buckland Hospital16.60 miles
Buckland Hospital, Coombe Valley Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 0HD
Faversham Cottage Hospital18.58 miles
Stone Street, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8PS
Royal Victoria Hospital (Folkestone)20.57 miles
Royal Victoria Hospital, Radnor Park Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5BN
Spire St Saviours Hospital22.36 miles
71-73 Seabrook Road, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5BU
Sheppey Community Hospital22.44 miles
Plover Road, Minster On Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3LT
Dmc Community Dermatology Service - Swale CCG (Sheppey Community Hospital)22.44 miles
Plover Road, Minster On Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3LT
Spencer Private Hospitals - Ashford23.21 miles
William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LZ
William Harvey Hospital (Ashford)23.23 miles
Kennington Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LZ
Pharmacy
Courts Chemist0.37 miles
67-69 Station Road, Birchington, Kent, CT7 9RE
Ferris Healthcare0.59 miles
Birchington Medical Ctr, Minnis Road, Birchington, Kent, CT7 9HQ
Paydens Ltd1.45 miles
74-76 St Mildreds Road, Westgate, Kent, CT8 8RF
Boots1.45 miles
36 St Mildreds Road, Westgate On Sea, CT8 8RF
Baxters Pharmacy2.08 miles
164 Canterbury Road, Garlinge, Margate, Kent, CT9 5JW
Touchwood Pharmacy2.55 miles
72 High Street, Minster, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 4AD
Boots3.33 miles
69 High Street, Margate, CT9 1JN
Paydens Ltd3.42 miles
5-9 Hawley Street, Margate, Kent, CT9 1PU
Boots3.73 miles
Westwood Cross Retail Park, Thanet, CT10 2BF
Sainsbury Pharmacy3.85 miles
West Wood Cross, 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2QG
Central Pharmacy3.89 miles
142 Northdown Road, Cliftonville, Margate, CT9 2QN
Boots3.89 miles
192-194 Northdown Road, Cliftonville, Margate, CT9 2QN
Rowlands Pharmacy3.92 miles
59 Upper Dane Road, Margate, CT9 2NA
Tesco Pharmacy3.99 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Manston Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6NT
Tesco Pharmacy4.04 miles
Tesco Extra, 475 Margate Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2QJ
Asda Pharmacy4.10 miles
Asda Store, Westwood Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2NR
Leisure
Park
PEGWELL BAY4.14 miles
SANDWICH & PEGWELL BAY4.79 miles
RECULVER5.43 miles
ALBION PLACE GARDENS (Grade II Listed)5.57 miles
PRINCE'S BEACHLANDS5.66 miles
BISHOPSTONE CLIFFS5.70 miles
STODMARSH6.44 miles
THE SALUTATION, SANDWICH (Grade II Listed)6.88 miles
CURTIS WOOD8.00 miles
GOODNESTONE PARK (Grade II* Listed)9.37 miles
FOWLMEAD9.86 miles
STURRY ROAD COMMUNITY GARDEN10.11 miles
NORTHBOURNE COURT (Grade II* Listed)10.41 miles
TYLER HILL MEADOW11.37 miles
BUS COMPANY ISLAND11.52 miles
CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL, ST. AUGUSTINE'S ABBEY AND ST. MARTIN'S CHURCH11.58 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Birchington0.34 miles
Birchington, CT7 9RA
Sainsbury's Brchingtn Stn Rd Local0.40 miles
76 Station Road, Birchington, CT7 9RA
Co-op Birchington0.41 miles
Station Road, Birchington, CT7 9RA
Londis Shell Birchington Service Station0.43 miles
361 Canterbury Road, Birchington, CT7 9TZ
Westgate Supermarket1.06 miles
25a Cambourne Avenue, Westgate Kent CT8 8NA
Co-op Westgate-on-sea1.53 miles
Westgate-on-sea, CT8 8RB
Co-op Ramsgate1.98 miles
Petrol Minster, CT12 4AU
M&S Garlinge Margate Bp2.05 miles
233 Canterbury Rd, Margate, CT9 5JP
Costcutter Margate2.08 miles
166-168 Canterbury Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 5JW
Londis, Canterbury Road2.08 miles
77-79 Canterbury Road, Margate, CT9 5AX
Londis Bens Londis2.52 miles
11 Monkton Road, Ramsgate, CT12 4EA
Tesco Margate (Express)2.57 miles
56 Canterbury Rd, Margate, Kent, CT9 5BG
Premier Convenience Store2.78 miles
55 Canterbury Road, Westbrook, Margate, Kent, CT9 5AS
Londis Ramsgate Road3.26 miles
97 Ramsgate Road, Margate, CT9 4BL
Margate Mini Market3.30 miles
80 Ramsgate Road, Margate Kent CT9 5RY
Margate Store,3.30 miles
62 High Street, Margate Kent CT9 1DT
Transport
Airport
Kent International Airport2.74 miles
London Southend Airport29.50 miles
Lydd London Ashford Airport32.96 miles
Bus Stop
Primary School (N)0.06 miles
Primary School (S)0.07 miles
The Square (W)0.19 miles
The Square (E)0.20 miles
Kings Road (NE)0.21 miles
The Square (NW)0.21 miles
Kings Road (SW)0.23 miles
Albion Road (SE)0.25 miles
Park Avenue (NE)0.27 miles
Quex Park (N)0.28 miles
Quex Park (S)0.29 miles
Essex Gardens (NW)0.29 miles
Park Avenue (SW)0.29 miles
Alexandra Road (SE)0.31 miles
Alexandra Road (NW)0.32 miles
King Edward Road (NE)0.32 miles
Ferry Port
Ramsgate Ferry Terminal5.47 miles
Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal16.94 miles
Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal17.57 miles
Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal20.68 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing27.38 miles
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing28.12 miles
Point Clear Ferry Landing32.27 miles
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing32.39 miles
Felixstowe for Harwich Ferry Landing39.29 miles
Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing39.89 miles
Harwich International Ferry Terminal39.91 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing40.53 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing40.53 miles
Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing42.86 miles
Bawdsey Ferry Landing42.94 miles
Railway Station
Birchington-on-Sea Rail Station0.54 miles
Westgate-on-Sea Rail Station1.47 miles
Margate Rail Station2.91 miles
Minster Rail Station2.93 miles
Ramsgate Rail Station4.72 miles
Dumpton Park Rail Station5.36 miles
Broadstairs Rail Station5.44 miles
Sandwich Rail Station7.15 miles
Herne Bay Rail Station8.25 miles
Sturry Rail Station9.39 miles
Adisham Rail Station10.15 miles
Chestfield & Swalecliffe Rail Station10.45 miles
Bekesbourne Rail Station10.62 miles
Aylesham Rail Station10.83 miles
Deal Rail Station10.95 miles
Snowdown Rail Station11.52 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (CT7 0A*)
Number of Properties in Catchment383
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
1, MILL COTTAGES

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9TU		£350,000
2025-06-06
semidetached
freehold
34, SHAKESPEARE ROAD

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9ET		£699,995
2025-06-04
detached
freehold
CARMEL COURT (FLAT 46), GAINSBORO ROAD

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9EU		£275,000
2025-05-27
flatmaisonette
leasehold
19, GRENVILLE GARDENS

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9LA		£455,000
2025-05-09
detached
freehold
6, ESSEX GARDENS

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9TW		£260,000
2025-05-02
semidetached
freehold
37, WOODFORD COURT

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9DR		£180,000
2025-05-01
flatmaisonette
leasehold
24, CUNNINGHAM CRESCENT

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9LE		£525,000
2025-04-30
detached
freehold
12, MANOR DRIVE

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9TN		£308,000
2025-04-29
semidetached
freehold
20, PROSPECT ROAD

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9RP		£312,000
2025-04-14
detached
freehold
HOMEBIRCH HOUSE (FLAT 7), HUNTING GATE

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9EL		£82,000
2025-04-14
flatmaisonette
leasehold
45, GRENHAM ROAD

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9JQ		£457,500
2025-04-11
detached
freehold
7, SPENCER ROAD

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9HB		£312,500
2025-04-09
terraced
freehold
10, PADDOCK ROAD

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9RJ		£240,000
2025-03-28
terraced
freehold
10, ST MILDREDS AVENUE

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9LD		£300,000
2025-03-28
detached
freehold
28, ALPHA ROAD

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9EQ		£527,500
2025-03-28
detached
freehold
1, KENT GARDENS

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9RS		£345,000
2025-03-28
detached
freehold
10, HEREFORD GARDENS

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9TE		£305,000
2025-03-28
semidetached
freehold
6, ROSE GARDENS

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 0DH		£380,000
2025-03-28
semidetached
freehold
17, GREEN ROAD

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9JY		£460,000
2025-03-26
detached
freehold
2, PARK LANE

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 0AW		£162,500
2025-03-20
flatmaisonette
leasehold
19, DEVON GARDENS

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9SR		£415,000
2025-03-19
semidetached
freehold
6, DEVON GARDENS

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9SR		£352,500
2025-03-11
semidetached
freehold
8, WOODFORD COURT

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9DR		£202,500
2024-12-04
flatmaisonette
leasehold
ST ANTHONY, 6, BERKELEY ROAD

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9JN		£745,000
2024-12-02
semidetached
freehold
21, BERKELEY ROAD

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9JR		£385,000
2024-11-21
semidetached
freehold
SKYVIEW, CLIFF ROAD

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9LS		£975,000
2025-03-11
detached
freehold
6, MORAY AVENUE

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9UN		£330,000
2025-03-10
semidetached
freehold
37, SEWELL CLOSE

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 0BP		£310,000
2025-02-28
terraced
freehold
24, HUNTING GATE

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9JA		£490,000
2025-02-28
detached
freehold
PINE LODGE, BEACH AVENUE

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9JS		£575,000
2025-02-28
detached
freehold
32, EPPLE BAY ROAD

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9EN		£244,997
2025-02-19
semidetached
freehold
8 (FLAT 12), BEACH AVENUE

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9JS		£295,000
2025-02-14
flatmaisonette
leasehold
30, SHAKESPEARE ROAD

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9ET		£1,212,500
2025-02-12
detached
freehold
68 (FLAT 4), ALBION ROAD

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9DS		£145,000
2025-02-06
flatmaisonette
leasehold
27, KENT GARDENS

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9RS		£327,500
2025-01-24
semidetached
freehold
3, PRIORY MEWS

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9EE		£292,000
2025-01-06
terraced
freehold
5, ROMNEY CLOSE

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9RU		£268,000
2024-12-18
semidetached
freehold
29, ALPHA ROAD

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9EG		£435,000
2024-10-11
terraced
freehold
9, NEAME ROAD

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9DU		£405,000
2024-09-30
detached
freehold
8, GALLWEY AVENUE

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9PA		£435,000
2024-07-19
detached
freehold
12, CRESCENT ROAD

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9DP		£295,000
2025-01-24
terraced
freehold
32, KENT GARDENS

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9RX		£375,000
2025-01-24
detached
freehold
24, DEVON GARDENS

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9SS		£435,000
2025-01-21
detached
freehold
16, NEAME ROAD

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9DU		£287,000
2024-12-12
terraced
freehold
17, SPENCER ROAD

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9EZ		£440,000
2024-12-06
semidetached
freehold
ASHDOWN, NASMYTH ROAD

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9HH		£535,000
2024-12-02
detached
freehold
35, KENT GARDENS

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9RS		£350,000
2024-12-02
detached
freehold
11, YEW TREE GARDENS

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9AJ		£260,000
2024-12-02
terraced
freehold
13, GORDON SQUARE

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9SL		£293,500
2024-11-29
terraced
freehold
14, GORDON SQUARE

BIRCHINGTON
KENT
CT7 9SL		£305,000
2024-11-25
terraced
freehold
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