CT8 8DP is a safe, established residential area on St Benets 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 stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £262k, down 3.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CT8 8DP are sourced from Output Area E00125450 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST BENETS ROAD, CT8 8DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST BENETS ROAD, CT8 8DP.
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 8DP — age 44, 83% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 3.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT8 8DP. 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
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
£ 262,000
3 sales · Mean £ 264,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT8 8DP 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
King Ethelbert School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Best One0.8 km
- Carlton Cinema0.8 km
- Dadds Butchers0.8 km
- Edward's0.8 km
- J Prentis Greengrocers0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bake & Alehouse0.8 km
- Ginger's0.8 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 Cafe0.8 km
- Fredericks Cafe0.8 km
- Hot Wood Pizza0.8 km
- Julias0.8 km
- Little Brown Fairy Cake0.8 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op - Westgate0.8 km
- Station Superstore0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Beano Kebab0.8 km
- Golden Palace0.8 km
- Regency Tandoori0.8 km
- Taj Mahal0.8 km
- Westgate Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Westgate-On-Sea0.7 km
- Margate2.5 km
- Birchington-On-Sea2.7 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: CT88DP · Data under Open Government Licence