Postcode Analysis Thanet, South East

WELLESLEY ROAD, CT8 8DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLESLEY ROAD, CT8 8DR.

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Population

324

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 34,700 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CT8 8DR — 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT8 8DR is a safe, established residential area on Wellesley Road, 0.4km 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 8DR represents 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 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 £280k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT8 8DR are sourced from Output Area E00125450 (shared with 11 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 8DR. 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

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 275,000

13 sales · Mean £ 245,688

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

CT8 8DR 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.

Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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St Crispin's Community Primary Infant School

Good267 pupils0.2 km
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St Saviour's Church of England Junior School

Good366 pupils0.7 km
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Ursuline College

Good929 pupils0.8 km
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King Ethelbert School

Good764 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

6 nearby
  • Bake & Alehouse0.9 km
  • Ginger's0.8 km
  • The Swan by the Sea1.0 km
  • Westgate United Services Club0.9 km
  • Bar Only0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Beano Cafe0.8 km
  • Fredericks Cafe0.9 km
  • Hot Wood Pizza0.8 km
  • Julias0.8 km
  • Little Brown Fairy Cake0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op - Westgate0.8 km
  • Station Superstore0.8 km
fastfood

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-Sea0.8 km
  • Margate2.5 km
  • Birchington-On-Sea2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Linden Close0.3 km
  • Linden Close0.3 km
  • Streete Court Road0.4 km
  • Guildford Avenue0.4 km
  • Guildford Avenue0.5 km