Postcode Analysis Thanet, South East

THE GROVE, CT8 8AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GROVE, CT8 8AS.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 34,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT8 8AS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CT8 8AS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £1.1M prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT8 8AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Grove, 0.7km from Westgate-on-Sea in Margate. Administratively it sits within Westgate-on-Sea ward and the North Thanet constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M.

Census 2021 statistics for CT8 8AS are sourced from Output Area E00125458 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT8 8AS. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,125,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,125,000

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

CT8 8AS has low crime rates — 40 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 offences121
Anti-social behaviour33
Other theft20
Criminal damage and arson19
Public order10

school Local Schools

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St Crispin's Community Primary Infant School

Good267 pupils0.6 km
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St Saviour's Church of England Junior School

Good366 pupils0.6 km
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Ursuline College

Good929 pupils1.1 km
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King Ethelbert School

Good764 pupils1.5 km
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Garlinge Primary School and Nursery

Good773 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Best One0.4 km
  • Carlton Cinema0.4 km
  • Dadds Butchers0.4 km
  • Edward's0.3 km
  • J Prentis Greengrocers0.2 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Bake & Alehouse0.4 km
  • Ginger's0.3 km
  • The Swan by the Sea0.6 km
  • Westgate United Services Club0.4 km
  • Bar Only0.8 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Beano Cafe0.2 km
  • Fredericks Cafe0.4 km
  • Hot Wood Pizza0.2 km
  • Julias0.4 km
  • Little Brown Fairy Cake0.2 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Westgate-On-Sea0.3 km
  • Margate2.1 km
  • Birchington-On-Sea2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Walmer Castle0.1 km
  • Walmer Castle0.1 km
  • Westgate-on-Sea Rail Station0.2 km
  • Roxburgh Road0.2 km
  • Library0.2 km