CT8 8BN is a safe, established residential area on Nelson Villas, 0.6km from Dent de Lion in Margate. Administratively it sits within Westgate-on-Sea ward and the North Thanet constituency.
For families considering a move, CT8 8BN represents 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k.
Census 2021 statistics for CT8 8BN are sourced from Output Area E00125462 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NELSON VILLAS, CT8 8BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NELSON VILLAS, CT8 8BN.
391
44
£ 34,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT8 8BN 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 8BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT8 8BN. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 186,500
14 sales · Mean £ 185,035
Terraced
£ 242,500
1 sales · Mean £ 242,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT8 8BN has low crime rates — 33 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 Crispin's Community Primary Infant School
St Saviour's Church of England Junior School
Ursuline College
Garlinge Primary School and Nursery
King Ethelbert School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Best One0.5 km
- Carlton Cinema0.5 km
- Dadds Butchers0.5 km
- Edward's0.4 km
- J Prentis Greengrocers0.3 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Bake & Alehouse0.5 km
- Ginger's0.4 km
- The Swan by the Sea0.8 km
- Westgate United Services Club0.5 km
- Bar Only0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Beano Cafe0.3 km
- Fredericks Cafe0.5 km
- Hot Wood Pizza0.3 km
- Julias0.5 km
- Little Brown Fairy Cake0.3 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op - Westgate0.3 km
- Station Superstore0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Beano Kebab0.3 km
- Golden Palace0.6 km
- Regency Tandoori0.3 km
- Taj Mahal0.6 km
- Westgate Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Westgate-On-Sea0.4 km
- Margate2.0 km
- Birchington-On-Sea3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Walmer Castle0.0 km
- Walmer Castle0.0 km
- Library0.3 km
- Streete Court Road0.3 km
- Norman Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT88BN · Data under Open Government Licence