Living in CT9, Thanet
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CT9 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 CT9
98 recorded home sales on the streets around central CT9 in the last 2 years, with a median of £247,500 and a range from £95,000 to £725,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 POETS CORNER, CT9 1TR | terraced | £175,000 | 2026-06-03 |
| FLAT 4 EDITH COURT VICTORIA ROAD, CT9 1RB | flat-maisonette | £107,000 | 2026-05-12 |
| 55 DURBAN ROAD, CT9 2SS | terraced | £220,000 | 2026-04-23 |
| 15 OSBORNE TERRACE, CT9 1TP | terraced | £145,000 | 2026-04-13 |
| 103 MILTON AVENUE, CT9 1TT | terraced | £170,000 | 2026-03-27 |
| 17 AIREDALE CLOSE, CT9 2SZ | flat-maisonette | £114,000 | 2026-03-23 |
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
34 schools within 3 miles , of which 91% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
| Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Cliftonville Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Northdown Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Hartsdown Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Garlinge Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
17 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, plus 3 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
3 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: St Lawrence College, St Lawrence College Junior School, Wellesley Haddon Dene School.
All 3 fee-paying schools near CT9, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
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 |
|---|---|
| Caring, leisure and other service | 17.2% |
| Skilled trades | 13.5% |
| Professional occupations | 13.4% |
| Elementary occupations | 13.2% |
| Sales and customer service | 11.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
492 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CT9 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 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Thanet's figures.
Common questions about CT9
What is the average house price in CT9?
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 CT9?
Prices in Thanet are up 0.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CT9?
The median of 98 recorded sales around central CT9 in the last 2 years is £247,500, ranging from £95,000 to £725,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CT9?
34 schools sit within 3 miles of central CT9, and 91% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CT9?
492 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CT9 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CT9 at risk of flooding?
Central CT9 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 CT9 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 91% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £247,500; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 492 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CT9 safe?
492 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CT9 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? CT9 or CT10, CT9 or CT8, CT9 or CT12.
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