CT8 8PB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Thanet Road, 0.6km 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 8PB represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k.
Census 2021 statistics for CT8 8PB are sourced from Output Area E00125460 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THANET ROAD, CT8 8PB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THANET ROAD, CT8 8PB.
252
52
£ 34,700 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CT8 8PB's 71% ownership and 52-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT8 8PB. The average age is 51.5. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 190,000
1 sales · Mean £ 190,000
Terraced
£ 260,000
3 sales · Mean £ 257,671
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT8 8PB has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Saviour's Church of England Junior School
Ursuline College
St Crispin's Community Primary Infant School
King Ethelbert School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Best One0.3 km
- Carlton Cinema0.3 km
- Dadds Butchers0.3 km
- Edward's0.4 km
- J Prentis Greengrocers0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bake & Alehouse0.3 km
- Ginger's0.4 km
- The Swan by the Sea0.1 km
- Westgate United Services Club0.3 km
- Bar Only0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Beano Cafe0.5 km
- Finbars Restaurant0.7 km
- Fredericks Cafe0.3 km
- Hot Wood Pizza0.5 km
- Julias0.3 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op - Westgate0.5 km
- Station Superstore0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Beano Kebab0.5 km
- Golden Palace0.2 km
- Regency Tandoori0.5 km
- Taj Mahal0.2 km
- Westgate Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Westgate-On-Sea0.4 km
- Birchington-On-Sea2.3 km
- Margate2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Carlton Cinema0.3 km
- Bridge Court0.3 km
- Domneva Road0.3 km
- Bridge Hotel0.4 km
- Railway Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CT88PB · Data under Open Government Licence