Postcode Analysis Thanet, South East

CT9 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CT9 1AJ.

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Population

527

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 34,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT9 1AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CT9 1AJ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 71% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

CT9 1AJ is an up-and-coming urban area within the CT9 district of Thanet. Administratively it sits within Cliftonville West ward and the South Thanet constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CT9 1AJ offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for CT9 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00125166 (shared with 16 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 CT9 1AJ. The average age is 32.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.8%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 140,000

2 sales · Mean £ 140,000

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

Crime around CT9 1AJ is above average at 125 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.

Violence and sexual offences395
Anti-social behaviour199
Shoplifting116
Criminal damage and arson87
Public order78

school Local Schools

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Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School

Good392 pupils0.6 km
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Drapers Mills Primary Academy

Good362 pupils1.1 km
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Salmestone Primary School

Good228 pupils1.3 km
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Cliftonville Primary School

Outstanding831 pupils1.3 km
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St Anthony's School

Good111 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Breens Sweets0.5 km
  • Brens Diner & Bus0.5 km
  • Cliftonville Off Licence0.2 km
  • Costcutter0.1 km
  • Follow The Swirl0.5 km
  • + 45 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Bay Guest House0.3 km
  • Fort Road Hotel0.5 km
  • Selina Hotel0.6 km
  • Sherwood Hotel0.3 km
  • Victoria Hotel Ltd0.3 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

38 nearby
  • Barnacles0.5 km
  • Faith in Strangers0.4 km
  • Mae's Bar0.5 km
  • Margate Leisure Centre0.3 km
  • Rose in June0.3 km
  • + 33 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

102 nearby
  • Bar Nothing0.3 km
  • Bugsy's Bowling Centre0.4 km
  • Cliftonville Outdoor Bowls Club0.8 km
  • Daisy0.3 km
  • Dive0.8 km
  • + 97 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.2 km
  • Iceland Foods Limited0.4 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

46 nearby
  • Bomba Kebab Pizza0.3 km
  • Bowl Island ltd0.6 km
  • Uncle Yupy0.5 km
  • Grub Hub0.8 km
  • Jaffna South Indian0.5 km
  • + 41 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Margate1.3 km
  • Westgate-On-Sea3.7 km
  • Broadstairs4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Athelstan Road0.1 km
  • Athelstan Road0.1 km
  • Zion Place0.2 km
  • Zion Place0.2 km
  • Dane Hill0.2 km