CT8 8DF is a safe, established residential area on Richborough Road, 0.6km from Dent de Lion in Margate. Administratively it sits within Westgate-on-Sea ward and the North Thanet constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT8, CT8 8DF offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £317k.
Census 2021 statistics for CT8 8DF are sourced from Output Area E00125449 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RICHBOROUGH ROAD, CT8 8DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHBOROUGH ROAD, CT8 8DF.
352
39
£ 34,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CT8 8DF — age 39, 80% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 8DF. The average age is 39.4. 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
Terraced
£ 291,000
2 sales · Mean £ 291,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT8 8DF has low crime rates — 7 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
Garlinge Primary School and Nursery
King Ethelbert School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Best One0.8 km
- Carlton Cinema0.8 km
- Dadds Butchers0.8 km
- Edward's0.8 km
- J Prentis Greengrocers0.7 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Bake & Alehouse0.8 km
- Ginger's0.8 km
- Westgate United Services Club0.8 km
- Bar Only0.9 km
- The Hussar0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Beano Cafe0.7 km
- Fredericks Cafe0.8 km
- Hot Wood Pizza0.7 km
- Julias0.8 km
- Little Brown Fairy Cake0.7 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op - Westgate0.7 km
- Station Superstore0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Beano Kebab0.7 km
- Golden Palace0.8 km
- Regency Tandoori0.7 km
- Taj Mahal0.8 km
- Westgate Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Westgate-On-Sea0.7 km
- Margate2.2 km
- Birchington-On-Sea3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Streete Court Road0.4 km
- Linden Close0.4 km
- Streete Court Road0.4 km
- Linden Close0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CT88DF · Data under Open Government Licence