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.
WESTGATE BAY AVENUE, CT8 8AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTGATE BAY AVENUE, CT8 8AH.
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 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.
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
St Saviour's Church of England Junior School
St Crispin's Community Primary Infant School
Ursuline College
Garlinge Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op - Westgate0.3 km
- Station Superstore0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: CT88AH · Data under Open Government Licence