CT8 8DS is a safe, established residential area on Wellesley Close, 0.4km from Westgate-on-Sea in Margate. Administratively it sits within Westgate-on-Sea ward and the North Thanet constituency.
For serious buyers, CT8 8DS is 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £480k.
Census 2021 statistics for CT8 8DS are sourced from Output Area E00125450 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELLESLEY CLOSE, CT8 8DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLESLEY CLOSE, CT8 8DS.
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£ 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CT8 8DS combines high owner-occupation (83%), strong property values (£480k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT8 8DS. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 352,000
3 sales · Mean £ 380,000
Semi-Detached
£ 235,000
1 sales · Mean £ 235,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT8 8DS has low crime rates — 10 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
10 nearby- Best One0.9 km
- Carlton Cinema0.9 km
- Dadds Butchers0.9 km
- Edward's0.8 km
- J Prentis Greengrocers0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Bake & Alehouse0.9 km
- Ginger's0.8 km
- Westgate United Services Club0.9 km
- Bar Only0.7 km
- Westgate on Sea Social Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Beano Cafe0.9 km
- Fredericks Cafe0.9 km
- Hot Wood Pizza0.9 km
- Julias0.9 km
- Little Brown Fairy Cake0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op - Westgate0.9 km
- Station Superstore0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Beano Kebab0.9 km
- Golden Palace0.8 km
- Regency Tandoori0.9 km
- Taj Mahal0.8 km
- Westgate Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Westgate-On-Sea0.8 km
- Margate2.6 km
- Birchington-On-Sea2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Linden Close0.4 km
- Linden Close0.4 km
- Guildford Avenue0.4 km
- Guildford Avenue0.4 km
- Streete Court Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CT88DS · Data under Open Government Licence