Postcode Analysis Thanet, South East

THE GROVE, CT8 8BE House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 8BE 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

No single demographic signal dominates CT8 8BE — age 47, 42% ownership, 56% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 57.6% year-on-year.

home £90,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

For renters and young professionals, CT8 8BE offers 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. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £90k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 57.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT8 8BE 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 8BE. 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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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 93,999

34 sales · Mean £ 101,437

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

CT8 8BE has low crime rates — 39 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 offences120
Anti-social behaviour31
Criminal damage and arson19
Other theft18
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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Garlinge Primary School and Nursery

Good773 pupils1.4 km
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King Ethelbert School

Good764 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

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

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Beano Cafe0.2 km
  • Fredericks Cafe0.4 km
  • Hot Wood Pizza0.2 km
  • Julias0.4 km
  • Little Brown Fairy Cake0.2 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Beano Kebab0.2 km
  • Golden Palace0.5 km
  • Regency Tandoori0.2 km
  • Taj Mahal0.5 km
  • Westgate Fish Bar0.3 km
  • + 5 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
  • Library0.2 km
  • Westgate-on-Sea Rail Station0.3 km
  • Roxburgh Road0.3 km