Postcode Analysis Thanet, South East

RICHBOROUGH ROAD, CT8 8DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHBOROUGH ROAD, CT8 8DE.

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

308

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 34,700 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT8 8DE 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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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
workEmployment
6/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CT8 8DE spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £245,000 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT8 8DE is a safe, established residential area on Richborough Road, 0.5km from Westgate-on-Sea in Margate. Administratively it sits within Westgate-on-Sea ward and the North Thanet constituency.

For families considering a move, CT8 8DE represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT8 8DE are sourced from Output Area E00125447 (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 8DE. 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

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 209,950

5 sales · Mean £ 204,790

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

CT8 8DE has low crime rates — 9 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.

Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft3
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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St Crispin's Community Primary Infant School

Good267 pupils0.3 km
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St Saviour's Church of England Junior School

Good366 pupils0.7 km
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Ursuline College

Good929 pupils1.0 km
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King Ethelbert School

Good764 pupils1.3 km
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Garlinge Primary School and Nursery

Good773 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Best One0.8 km
  • Carlton Cinema0.8 km
  • Dadds Butchers0.8 km
  • Edward's0.7 km
  • J Prentis Greengrocers0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Bake & Alehouse0.8 km
  • Ginger's0.7 km
  • The Swan by the Sea1.0 km
  • Westgate United Services Club0.8 km
  • Bar Only0.8 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Beano Cafe0.7 km
  • Fredericks Cafe0.8 km
  • Hot Wood Pizza0.7 km
  • Julias0.8 km
  • Little Brown Fairy Cake0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op - Westgate0.7 km
  • Station Superstore0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Beano Kebab0.7 km
  • Golden Palace0.7 km
  • Regency Tandoori0.7 km
  • Taj Mahal0.7 km
  • Westgate Fish Bar0.7 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Westgate-On-Sea0.7 km
  • Margate2.4 km
  • Birchington-On-Sea2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Streete Court Road0.3 km
  • Linden Close0.3 km
  • Linden Close0.3 km
  • Streete Court Road0.4 km
  • Library0.5 km