CT8 8DG 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.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT8, CT8 8DG offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 83% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k, down 12.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CT8 8DG are sourced from Output Area E00125450 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MINSTER ROAD, CT8 8DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MINSTER ROAD, CT8 8DG.
324
44
£ 34,700 /yr
44%
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 8DG — age 44, 83% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £375k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 12.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT8 8DG. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 352,000
4 sales · Mean £ 342,500
Terraced
£ 237,500
2 sales · Mean £ 237,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT8 8DG has low crime rates — 8 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bake & Alehouse0.8 km
- Ginger's0.7 km
- The Swan by the Sea1.0 km
- Westgate United Services Club0.8 km
- Bar Only0.7 km
- + 1 more
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op - Westgate0.7 km
- Station Superstore0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Beano Kebab0.7 km
- Golden Palace0.7 km
- Regency Tandoori0.7 km
- Taj Mahal0.7 km
- Westgate Fish Bar0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Westgate-On-Sea0.7 km
- Margate2.5 km
- Birchington-On-Sea2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Linden Close0.3 km
- Linden Close0.3 km
- Streete Court Road0.4 km
- Streete Court Road0.4 km
- Guildford Avenue0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CT88DG · Data under Open Government Licence