CT8 8DB is a safe, established residential area on Reculvers Road, 0.5km 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 stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, up 7.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CT8 8DB are sourced from Output Area E00125447 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RECULVERS ROAD, CT8 8DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RECULVERS ROAD, CT8 8DB.
308
45
£ 34,700 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT8 8DB 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CT8 8DB spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 7.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT8 8DB. 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
£ 265,500
17 sales · Mean £ 280,794
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT8 8DB has low crime rates — 11 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 Greengrocers0.6 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 Only0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Beano Cafe0.6 km
- Fredericks Cafe0.7 km
- Hot Wood Pizza0.6 km
- Julias0.7 km
- Little Brown Fairy Cake0.6 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op - Westgate0.6 km
- Station Superstore0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Beano Kebab0.6 km
- Golden Palace0.6 km
- Regency Tandoori0.6 km
- Taj Mahal0.6 km
- Westgate Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Westgate-On-Sea0.5 km
- Margate2.3 km
- Birchington-On-Sea2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Streete Court Road0.2 km
- Streete Court Road0.3 km
- Linden Close0.3 km
- Linden Close0.3 km
- Library0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CT88DB · Data under Open Government Licence