Margate · CT7

EICR in CT7 (Birchington)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Birchington, including Birchington North, Birchington South, Cliftonville West. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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CT7 (Birchington) in a nutshell

CT7 covers Birchington, in Canterbury and Thanet. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for CT7

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Two councils in one district

CT7 is split between Canterbury and Thanet. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

CT7 stretches across Birchington North, Birchington South, Cliftonville West and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'CT7', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Flats and shared houses

Plenty of Margate homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Margate: 21.1% purpose-built flats, 8.4% converted/shared
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New to EICRs? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Margate page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to CT7

CT8 · Westgate-on-seaCT12 · MinsterCT9 · MargateCT13 · SandwichCT10 · Pysons Road Industrial EstateCT11 · Ramsgate

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does CT7 cover?

CT7 (Birchington) includes the wards of Birchington North, Birchington South, Cliftonville West, Reculver, Thanet Villages, Westgate-on-Sea (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to CT7?

Neighbouring districts include CT8 (Westgate-on-sea), CT12 (Minster), CT9 (Margate), CT13 (Sandwich), CT10 (Pysons Road Industrial Estate) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering CT7 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in CT7?

About 5,651 households and 11,566 residents at the 2011 Census, across 414 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is CT7 in?

CT7 sits in Canterbury, Thanet (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: East Thanet, Herne Bay and Sandwich.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
CT7 1
Areas covered
Birchington 2
Active postcodes
414 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
5,651 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
11,566 2
Electoral wards
Birchington North, Birchington South, Cliftonville West, Reculver, Thanet Villages, Westgate-on-Sea 4
Parliamentary constituencies
East Thanet, Herne Bay and Sandwich 4
Local authority
Canterbury, Thanet 4
Households privately renting (Margate built-up area)
29.7% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.