Margate Hill Thanet
22 addresses across 5 postcodes (CT7), about 750 m (0.5 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 40300824.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £260,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 7, E: 4).
- Flood: 8 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Thanet costs £2,491 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Birchington-On-Sea, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 16 to 25 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 22 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Birchington Medical Centre, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 71% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £199,998 | £180,000 | £219,995 |
| 2020 | 1 | £575,000 | £575,000 | £575,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £98,050 | £51,100 | £145,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £136,250 | £136,250 | £136,250 |
| 2008 | 1 | £158,500 | £158,500 | £158,500 |
| 2006 | 1 | £117,000 | £117,000 | £117,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £97,000 | £90,000 | £104,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2023 | 2, GROSVENOR COTTAGES CT7 0HX | Terraced | £260,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2021 | 3, GROSVENOR COTTAGES CT7 0HX | Terraced | £219,995 | |
| 8 Feb 2021 | 5, GROSVENOR COTTAGES CT7 0HX | Terraced | £180,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2020 | THE SPINNEY CT7 0HU | Detached | £575,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2017 | 1, GROSVENOR COTTAGES CT7 0HX | Terraced | £215,000 | |
| 30 May 2014 | 2, GROSVENOR COTTAGES CT7 0HX | Terraced | £51,100 | |
| 14 Mar 2014 | 1, GROSVENOR COTTAGES CT7 0HX | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2010 | 1, GROSVENOR COTTAGES CT7 0HX | Terraced | £136,250 | |
| 29 Feb 2008 | 4, GROSVENOR COTTAGES CT7 0HX | Terraced | £158,500 | |
| 2 Jun 2006 | 4, GROSVENOR COTTAGES CT7 0HX | Semi-detached | £117,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2003 | 6, GROSVENOR COTTAGES CT7 0HX | Detached | £130,000 | |
| 11 Oct 2002 | 2, GROSVENOR COTTAGES CT7 0HX | Terraced | £104,000 | |
| 18 Sep 2002 | 1, GROSVENOR COTTAGES CT7 0HX | Terraced | £90,000 |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 70 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (5); House, semi-detached (4); House, end-terrace (4). Built: before 1900 (8); 1900-1929 (5); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (7); owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 addresses)
- 1 Grosvenor Cottages, Margate Hill, Acol
- 1 Ladds Cottages, Margate Hill, Acol
- 2 Grosvenor Cottages, Margate Hill, Acol
- 2 Ladds Cottages, Margate Hill, Acol
- 2, Margate Hill, Acol
- 3 Grosvenor Cottages, Margate Hill, Acol
- Merlyn Cottage, Margate Hill, Acol
- Porch Cottage, Margate Hill, Acol
- Rose Cottage, Margate Hill, Acol
- The Spinney, Margate Hill, Acol
Council tax
What each band costs in Thanet in 2026-27: Band D £2,491 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,661 | £1,937 | £2,214 | £2,491 | £3,044 | £3,598 | £4,152 | £4,982 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (24% of about 750 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Acol Conservation Area. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Birchington & Rural ED.
- Tree preservation orders: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 7 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT7 0HX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CT7 0HU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CT7 0HS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CT7 0HT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CT7 0JA | not in 2 or 3 | 7 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 22 addresses are between 16 m and 25 m above sea level (19 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT7 0HS | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| CT7 0HT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT7 0HU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT7 0HX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT7 0JA | 96% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Birchington-On-Sea 350,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Westgate-On-Sea 199,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Minster 91,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nursery Fields Acol | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Cecil Street Council Offices Margate | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Ramsgate Ferry Terminal | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Albion Road Car Park | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 49.4 km (31 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 95.1 km (59 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Birchington Medical Centre | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Courts Pharmacy | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Station Road Dental Surgery | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Police station | Margate Police Station | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Birchington - Station Road Cashzone | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1,550 m² | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 720 m² | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,760 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,470 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Ring ditches and enclosures 500yds (450m) ESE of College Farm, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ring ditches and enclosures 500yds (450m) ESE of College Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Quex Park settlements | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Settlement one mile (1610m) E of village | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shottendane Copse | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Telegraph Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Epple Bay | Bay | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Westgate Bay | Bay | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| St Mildred's Bay | Bay | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-east |
| Wade Marsh | Wetland | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 22 |
10 of the street's 22 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Thanet: see them on the Thanet page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchington Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| King Ethelbert School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ursuline College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (kent).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 71% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 19% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- CT7 0HX: 7 addresses
- CT7 0HU: 6 addresses
- CT7 0HS: 4 addresses
- CT7 0HT: 4 addresses
- CT7 0JA: 1 address of 39 in the postcode
Nearby streets
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.