Normal Avenue Lydden, Thanet
24 addresses across 4 postcodes (CT9), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 40310307.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (B: 19).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 84% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ramsgate, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 43 to 46 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 24 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St Peter's Surgery, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 560 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 89 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 67 m². Most common: Flat (19). Built: 2024 (19).
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 (41% of about 990 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Birchington & Rural ED.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Fairfield Manor Fairfield Road: up to 5 homes, permissioned (320 m)
- Beach Lodge Old Boundary Road: up to 1 home, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- 165 Westwood Road: up to 4 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 24 addresses are between 43 m and 46 m above sea level (44 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT9 4FX | 84% | 84% | 84% | 0% |
| CT9 4NU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT9 4PH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ramsgate 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Margate 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Broadstairs 794,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Westwood Gateway | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Cecil Street Council Offices Margate | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Ramsgate Ferry Terminal | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Mill Lane Car Park | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 53.5 km (33 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 98.7 km (61 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Peter's Surgery | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Westwood Dental Studios | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Margate Police Station | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barclays ATM | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 370 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 70 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | Jackey Baker's Recreation Ground 17 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2.9 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Salmestone Grange, a scheduled monument, 1.7 km (1 mile) north. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Salmestone Grange | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
| Double ring ditch and two enclosures 400yds (360m) NW of Danes Court | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dane Valley Woods | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Staner Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Mocketts Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Margate Beach | Beach | 3.1 km (2 miles) north |
| West Cliff | Cliff or slope | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south |
| Cliffsend Point | Wetland | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 23 | 24 |
1 of the street's 24 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Harbour Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Urgent improvement; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St George's Church of England Foundation School | All-through | 4–19 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Dame Janet Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Salmestone Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Drapers Mills Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwell House CT9 4FY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Farm Foods Ltd CT9 4FA | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 16 Nov 2023 |
| Hooden Horse CT9 4FA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2025 |
| ALDI Store CT10 2QU | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| All sorts of sweets and treats CT10 2BF | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Beach Treats CT10 2BF | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Coffee Corner CT10 2BF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Riparo Lounge CT10 2BF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lynx Street (85); On or near Star Lane (2); On or near Roman Walk (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
- CT9 4PH: 20 addresses
- CT9 4PE: 2 addresses of 14 in the postcode
- CT9 4FX: 1 address of 26 in the postcode
- CT9 4NU: 1 address of 38 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Bellatrix Court · Pictor Drive · Castor Road · Columba Way · Castor Road · Carina Road · Leo Road · Hydra Drive · Bootes Close · Cepheus Way · Cetus Avenue · Bayer Street
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.