Squadron Road Ramsgate, Thanet
36 addresses across 3 postcodes (CT12), about 90 m long. USRN 40310373.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 1).
- 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 B; 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 Ramsgate, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Community Garden, is about 470 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 47 to 48 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Newington Road Surgery, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 27% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 85 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (1); Flat (1). Built: 2024 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
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 B (50% of about 1,070 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): Ramsgate 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)
- Flambeau Europlast Ltd, Manston Road, Ramsgate, CT12 6HW: up to 120 homes, permissioned (190 m)
- Manston Road Industrial Estate (2 sites north & south), not permissioned (230 m)
- Land South Of Manston Road Adjacent To The Beacon (Former Car Storage Site) Manston Road RAMSGATE Kent: up to 48 homes, not permissioned (250 m)
- Land South Of Manston Road Adjacent To The Beacon (Former Car Storage Site) Manston Road RAMSGATE: up to 48 homes, permissioned (250 m)
- land at Staner Court: up to 11 homes, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Seagulls Cliff promenade: up to 9 homes, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- 54 Auckland Avenue: up to 1 home, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Land Adjacent 89 St Johns Avenue RAMSGATE Kent: up to 1 home, permissioned (700 m (0.4 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 36 addresses are between 47 m and 48 m above sea level (47 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT12 5ER | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| CT12 6QZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ramsgate 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Thanet Parkway 124,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Dumpton Park 45,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Meridian Close Newington | 240 m |
| Bus or coach station | Cecil Street Council Offices Margate | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Ramsgate Ferry Terminal | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Wilfred Road | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | Specsavers Opticians And Audiologists - Westwood Cross Sainsbury's | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 54.4 km (34 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 100 km (62 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Newington Road Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 250 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 1St-Impressions Dental | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | Ramsgate Police Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Bush Parade, Bush Parade Cashzone | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Community Garden 240 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | The Copse 3,100 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 990 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | Warre Recreation Ground 2.9 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Chilton West Allotments 1.8 ha | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Barn About 50 Metres East of Ozengell Grange, a listed building (Grade II*), 120 m west. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Barn About 50 Metres East of Ozengell Grange | Listed building, Grade II* | 120 m west |
| Anglo-Saxon cemetery S of Ozengell Grange | Scheduled monument | 510 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Albion Place Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Staner Hill | Hill | 360 m north |
| West Cliff | Cliff or slope | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Cliffsend Point | Wetland | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Ramsgate Beach | Beach | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Pegwell Bay | Bay | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Mocketts Wood | Wood | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 36 | 36 |
None of the street's 36 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newington Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ramsgate Arts Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chilton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Royal Harbour Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| Ellington Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Dame Janet Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Priory Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore CT12 6NT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 m | 5 Very good | 25 Oct 2023 |
| Dani Organic Foods Limited CT12 6HJ | Retailers - other | 210 m | Exempt | |
| The Cafe CT12 6NT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Scott-Dogs Mobile CT12 6HJ | Mobile caterer | 280 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Newington Community Centre CT12 6HX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Oct 2022 |
| Newington Community Primary School CT12 6HX | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Growing Together Nursery CT12 6HX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Newington Family Hub CT12 6HX | Other catering premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2024 |
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 | 26 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 35% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 27% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 7% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 44% | 17% |
| Private rented | 28% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 90% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
- CT12 5ER: 18 addresses of 83 in the postcode
- CT12 6WD: 17 addresses of 18 in the postcode
- CT12 6QZ: 1 address of 25 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Spitfire Road · Spitfire Road · Hurricane Road · Old Timber Yard Industrial Estate · Farmer Way · Meridian Close · Observatory Way · Mitchell Road · Windermere Avenue · Wallis Street · Garden Drive · Haine Road
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.