Postcode Analysis Thanet, South East

VICTORIA AVENUE, CT8 8BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA AVENUE, CT8 8BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

391

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 34,700 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT8 8BJ 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.

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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CT8 8BJ spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 230.5% year-on-year.

home £280,166 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT8 8BJ is a safe, established residential area on Victoria Avenue, 0.6km 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 — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, up 230.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT8 8BJ are sourced from Output Area E00125462 (shared with 8 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 8BJ. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 316,000

4 sales · Mean £ 317,500

Flat

£ 117,995

3 sales · Mean £ 159,331

Semi-Detached

£ 370,000

1 sales · Mean £ 370,000

Detached

£ 299,995

1 sales · Mean £ 299,995

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

CT8 8BJ has low crime rates — 20 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.

Violence and sexual offences53
Criminal damage and arson14
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft10
Public order6

school Local Schools

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St Crispin's Community Primary Infant School

Good267 pupils0.4 km
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St Saviour's Church of England Junior School

Good366 pupils0.7 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 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Best One0.6 km
  • Carlton Cinema0.6 km
  • Dadds Butchers0.6 km
  • Edward's0.5 km
  • J Prentis Greengrocers0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Bake & Alehouse0.6 km
  • Ginger's0.5 km
  • The Swan by the Sea0.8 km
  • Westgate United Services Club0.6 km
  • Bar Only0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Beano Cafe0.5 km
  • Fredericks Cafe0.6 km
  • Hot Wood Pizza0.5 km
  • Julias0.6 km
  • Little Brown Fairy Cake0.5 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op - Westgate0.5 km
  • Station Superstore0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Beano Kebab0.5 km
  • Golden Palace0.6 km
  • Regency Tandoori0.5 km
  • Taj Mahal0.6 km
  • Westgate Fish Bar0.5 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Westgate-On-Sea0.5 km
  • Margate2.2 km
  • Birchington-On-Sea2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Streete Court Road0.2 km
  • Streete Court Road0.2 km
  • Walmer Castle0.3 km
  • Walmer Castle0.3 km
  • Library0.3 km