CT8 8BP is a safe, established residential area on Minster Road, 0.4km from Westgate-on-Sea 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. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £411k.
Census 2021 statistics for CT8 8BP are sourced from Output Area E00125445 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MINSTER ROAD, CT8 8BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MINSTER ROAD, CT8 8BP.
361
47
£ 34,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 47, CT8 8BP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £411k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT8 8BP. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 332,500
3 sales · Mean £ 333,833
Detached
£ 287,500
4 sales · Mean £ 312,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT8 8BP has low crime rates — 28 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
King Ethelbert School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Best One0.5 km
- Carlton Cinema0.5 km
- Dadds Butchers0.5 km
- Edward's0.4 km
- J Prentis Greengrocers0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bake & Alehouse0.5 km
- Ginger's0.4 km
- The Swan by the Sea0.6 km
- Westgate United Services Club0.5 km
- Bar Only0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Beano Cafe0.4 km
- Fredericks Cafe0.5 km
- Hot Wood Pizza0.4 km
- Julias0.5 km
- Little Brown Fairy Cake0.4 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op - Westgate0.4 km
- Station Superstore0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Beano Kebab0.4 km
- Golden Palace0.4 km
- Regency Tandoori0.4 km
- Taj Mahal0.4 km
- Westgate Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Westgate-On-Sea0.4 km
- Margate2.4 km
- Birchington-On-Sea2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Streete Court Road0.0 km
- Streete Court Road0.1 km
- Library0.2 km
- Library0.2 km
- Linden Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT88BP · Data under Open Government Licence