CT11 area guide
Who lives in CT11, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- Thanet
- Region
- South East
- Population
- 35,458 (2024)
What CT11 is like
The CT11 postcode district in Thanet covers 861 live postcodes and is home to about 35,458 people in 15,686 households. 57.3% of households own their home, 30.2% rent privately and 12% are in social housing. The largest age group is 50–54, and 52.4% of adults are in work. On deprivation, it sits near the middle of the scale for England. Higher-harm crime is above the England and Wales average. Homes in CT11 sold for a median of £260,000 over the year to August 2026.
How CT11 compares
Headline figures for CT11, set against England as a whole.
Worth knowing before you invest
Where CT11 differs most from the national average.
- 01A big private rental marketPositive
30.2% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.
- 02Higher crime than mostLook closer
43.3 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
- 03An older population
20.6% of residents are 65 or over, against 18.4% across England.
- 04Well connectedPositive
2 stations within a mile and 46 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.
- 05Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
CT11 FAQs
01Is CT11 a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in CT11?The median sale price over the last year was £260,000.
The median sale price over the last year was £260,000.
03Is CT11 safe?How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
04Who lives in CT11?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers CT11?The local authority for CT11 is Thanet.
The local authority for CT11 is Thanet.
06How well connected is CT11?Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.