Living in CT12, Thanet
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CT12 in Thanet. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Thanet: £268,760, up 0.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around CT12
21 recorded home sales on the streets around central CT12 in the last 2 years, with a median of £367,500 and a range from £173,000 to £645,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST REMO ARUNDEL ROAD, CT12 5DZ | detached | £370,000 | 2026-02-03 |
| 24 HIGH STREET, CT12 5BG | detached | £328,500 | 2026-01-23 |
| 1A SPRATLING STREET, CT12 5AW | detached | £385,000 | 2025-12-18 |
| 7 MANSTON COURT ROAD, CT12 5AX | terraced | £245,000 | 2025-11-24 |
| 21 CLIFF VIEW ROAD, CT12 5ED | detached | £285,000 | 2025-09-25 |
| 2 ELM GROVE, CT12 5EF | detached | £645,000 | 2025-08-26 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
23 schools within 3 miles , of which 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Garlinge Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 2.4 mi |
| Hartsdown Academy | Secondary | Good | 2.5 mi |
| Ursuline College | Secondary | Good | 2.9 mi |
| Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 3.0 mi |
| The Royal Harbour Academy | Secondary | Requires improvement | 1.2 mi |
14 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 17.1% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 14.0% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.0% |
| Skilled trades | 12.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
51 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CT12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Thanet's figures.
Common questions about CT12
What is the average house price in CT12?
The average sold price in Thanet is £268,760 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in CT12?
Prices in Thanet are up 0.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CT12?
The median of 21 recorded sales around central CT12 in the last 2 years is £367,500, ranging from £173,000 to £645,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CT12?
23 schools sit within 3 miles of central CT12, and 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CT12?
51 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CT12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CT12 at risk of flooding?
Central CT12 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is CT12 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 86% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £367,500; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 51 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CT12 safe?
51 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CT12 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? CT12 or CT11, CT12 or CT8, CT12 or CT9.
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