CT8 8BH is a safe, established residential area on Victoria Avenue, 0.6km from Westgate-on-Sea in Margate. Administratively it sits within Westgate-on-Sea ward and the North Thanet constituency.
For serious buyers, CT8 8BH is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £402k, up 44.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CT8 8BH are sourced from Output Area E00125447 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA AVENUE, CT8 8BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA AVENUE, CT8 8BH.
308
45
£ 34,700 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT8 8BH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
CT8 8BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £402k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 44.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT8 8BH. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 329,080
7 sales · Mean £ 312,082
Detached
£ 340,000
1 sales · Mean £ 340,000
Flat
£ 161,500
2 sales · Mean £ 161,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT8 8BH has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Crispin's Community Primary Infant School
St Saviour's Church of England Junior School
Ursuline College
King Ethelbert School
Garlinge Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Best One0.7 km
- Carlton Cinema0.7 km
- Dadds Butchers0.7 km
- Edward's0.6 km
- J Prentis Greengrocers0.5 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Bake & Alehouse0.7 km
- Ginger's0.6 km
- The Swan by the Sea0.9 km
- Westgate United Services Club0.7 km
- Bar Only0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Beano Cafe0.5 km
- Fredericks Cafe0.7 km
- Hot Wood Pizza0.5 km
- Julias0.7 km
- Little Brown Fairy Cake0.5 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op - Westgate0.5 km
- Station Superstore0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Beano Kebab0.5 km
- Golden Palace0.7 km
- Regency Tandoori0.5 km
- Taj Mahal0.7 km
- Westgate Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Westgate-On-Sea0.6 km
- Margate2.2 km
- Birchington-On-Sea2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Streete Court Road0.3 km
- Streete Court Road0.3 km
- Walmer Castle0.4 km
- Library0.4 km
- Linden Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CT88BH · Data under Open Government Licence