Postcode Analysis Thanet, South East

WESTGATE BAY AVENUE, CT8 8AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTGATE BAY AVENUE, CT8 8AH.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

404

cake
Avg Age

44

payments
Avg Income

£ 34,700 /yr

work
Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

shieldSafety
4/10
family_restroomFamily
3/10
favoriteHealth
3/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
5/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
directions_transitTransit
9/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
psychology

Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CT8 8AH's 60% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 5.9% year-on-year.

home £195,800 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT8 8AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Westgate Bay Avenue, 0.9km from Dent de Lion in Margate. Administratively it sits within Westgate-on-Sea ward and the North Thanet constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k, down 5.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT8 8AH are sourced from Output Area E00125441 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT8 8AH. 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

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
lightbulb

Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 140,000

14 sales · Mean £ 146,213

Detached

£ 590,000

1 sales · Mean £ 590,000

Terraced

£ 418,500

3 sales · Mean £ 412,833

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CT8 8AH has low crime rates — 48 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.

Violence and sexual offences111
Anti-social behaviour30
Other theft17
Criminal damage and arson16
Public order10

school Local Schools

P

St Saviour's Church of England Junior School

Good366 pupils0.8 km
P

St Crispin's Community Primary Infant School

Good267 pupils0.9 km
S

Ursuline College

Good929 pupils1.3 km
P

Garlinge Primary School and Nursery

Good773 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Best One0.4 km
  • Carlton Cinema0.5 km
  • Dadds Butchers0.4 km
  • Edward's0.4 km
  • J Prentis Greengrocers0.3 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Bake & Alehouse0.5 km
  • Ginger's0.4 km
  • The Swan by the Sea0.7 km
  • Westgate United Services Club0.5 km
  • Bar Only1.0 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Beano Cafe0.3 km
  • Fredericks Cafe0.5 km
  • Hot Wood Pizza0.3 km
  • Julias0.4 km
  • Little Brown Fairy Cake0.3 km
  • + 10 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op - Westgate0.3 km
  • Station Superstore0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Beano Kebab0.3 km
  • Golden Palace0.6 km
  • Regency Tandoori0.3 km
  • Taj Mahal0.6 km
  • Westgate Fish Bar0.4 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Westgate-On-Sea0.4 km
  • Margate2.0 km
  • Birchington-On-Sea3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Roxburgh Road0.1 km
  • Roxburgh Road0.1 km
  • Norman Road0.1 km
  • Norman Road0.1 km
  • Adrian Square0.2 km