Area Analysis Thanet, South East

CT8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CT8 postcode area.

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Population

7,871

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 37,450 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
family_restroomFamily
2/10
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3/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
4/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 45, CT8 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £245k. Property prices are trending down 11.4% year-on-year.

home £245,367 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT8 is a postcode district in Thanet, South East, covering 215 active and 49 retired postcodes.

The largest share of CT8 (40%) is characterised by a retirement-heavy area, often including sheltered housing or care homes, alongside a transitioning industrial area — historically working class, gradually changing (14%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes CT8 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in CT8 are around £245k, down 11.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CT8 at 236 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CT8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences948
Anti-social behaviour223
Criminal damage and arson169
Other theft113
Public order85

school Local Schools

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St Crispin's Community Primary Infant School

Good267 pupils
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St Saviour's Church of England Junior School

Good366 pupils
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Ursuline College

Good929 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • The Sandwich Shack
  • The St Mildred's Bay
  • West Bay Cafe
  • Beano Cafe
  • D'arcys Catering Limited
  • + 11 more
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Beano Kebab
  • Golden Palace
  • New Friendly House
  • Regency Tandoori
  • Taj Mahal
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Bake & Alehouse
  • Bar Only
  • Ginger's
  • The Swan by the Sea
  • Westgate on Sea Social Club
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Staple Stores
  • The Corkscrew Off Licence
  • Best One
  • Carlton Cinema
  • Dadds Butchers
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op - Westgate
  • Station Superstore