CT8 8AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Old Boundary Road, 0.9km from Dent de Lion in Margate. Administratively it sits within Westgate-on-Sea ward and the North Thanet constituency.
For families considering a move, CT8 8AA represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £420k.
Census 2021 statistics for CT8 8AA are sourced from Output Area E00125441 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD BOUNDARY ROAD, CT8 8AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD BOUNDARY ROAD, CT8 8AA.
404
44
£ 34,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CT8 8AA's 60% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £420k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT8 8AA. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 420,500
3 sales · Mean £ 400,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT8 8AA has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Saviour's Church of England Junior School
St Crispin's Community Primary Infant School
Garlinge Primary School and Nursery
Ursuline College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Best One0.6 km
- Carlton Cinema0.6 km
- Dadds Butchers0.6 km
- Edward's0.5 km
- J Prentis Greengrocers0.4 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bake & Alehouse0.6 km
- Ginger's0.5 km
- The Swan by the Sea0.8 km
- Westgate United Services Club0.6 km
- The Hussar0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Beano Cafe0.4 km
- Fredericks Cafe0.6 km
- Hot Wood Pizza0.4 km
- Julias0.6 km
- Little Brown Fairy Cake0.4 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op - Westgate0.4 km
- Station Superstore0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Beano Kebab0.4 km
- Golden Palace0.7 km
- Regency Tandoori0.4 km
- Taj Mahal0.7 km
- Westgate Fish Bar0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Westgate-On-Sea0.5 km
- Margate1.9 km
- Birchington-On-Sea3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Norman Road0.1 km
- Norman Road0.1 km
- Roxburgh Road0.2 km
- Roxburgh Road0.2 km
- Adrian Square0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT88AA · Data under Open Government Licence