CT9 1AP is an up-and-coming urban area within the CT9 district of Thanet. Administratively it sits within Margate Central ward and the North Thanet constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (314 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00125269 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CT9 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CT9 1AP.
292
37
£ 38,400 /yr
50%
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
At 76% private renter occupancy, CT9 1AP is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT9 1AP. The average age is 37.4. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CT9 1AP are high at 314 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
Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School
Salmestone Primary School
Hartsdown Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Breens Sweets0.3 km
- Brens Diner & Bus0.3 km
- Cliftonville Off Licence0.7 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- Follow The Swirl0.3 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Bay Guest House0.5 km
- Fort Road Hotel0.3 km
- Sherwood Hotel0.9 km
- Victoria Hotel Ltd0.5 km
- Nayland Rock Hotel0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Barnacles0.3 km
- Faith in Strangers1.0 km
- Mae's Bar0.3 km
- Rose in June0.6 km
- The Britannia0.4 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
87 nearby- Bar Nothing0.8 km
- Bugsy's Bowling Centre1.0 km
- Daisy0.8 km
- Dive0.0 km
- Forts Cafe0.8 km
- + 82 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.4 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Bomba Kebab Pizza0.8 km
- Bowl Island ltd0.2 km
- Uncle Yupy0.3 km
- Grub Hub0.0 km
- Jaffna South Indian0.3 km
- + 31 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Margate0.9 km
- Westgate-On-Sea3.0 km
- Broadstairs5.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Parade0.2 km
- The Parade0.2 km
- Clock Tower0.4 km
- Clock Tower0.4 km
- Cecil Square0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CT91AP · Data under Open Government Licence