Postcode Analysis Thanet, South East

CT9 1BW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

471

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 41,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT9 1BW 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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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CT9 1BW spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

CT9 1BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood within the CT9 district of Thanet. Administratively it sits within Cliftonville West ward and the South Thanet constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CT9 1BW offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00125155 (shared with 345 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 1BW. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.5%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around CT9 1BW is above average at 102 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 offences343
Anti-social behaviour225
Shoplifting144
Criminal damage and arson63
Public order50

school Local Schools

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

Good392 pupils0.3 km
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Drapers Mills Primary Academy

Good362 pupils0.9 km
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Salmestone Primary School

Good228 pupils1.0 km
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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate

Good295 pupils1.3 km
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Cliftonville Primary School

Outstanding831 pupils1.4 km
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St Anthony's School

Good111 pupils1.4 km
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Hartsdown Academy

Good724 pupils1.5 km
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Northdown Primary School

Good333 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

53 nearby
  • Breens Sweets0.7 km
  • Brens Diner & Bus0.7 km
  • Cliftonville Off Licence0.6 km
  • Costcutter0.4 km
  • Follow The Swirl0.6 km
  • + 48 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Bay Guest House0.6 km
  • Fort Road Hotel0.6 km
  • Selina Hotel0.9 km
  • Sherwood Hotel0.7 km
  • Victoria Hotel Ltd0.6 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

38 nearby
  • Barnacles0.7 km
  • Faith in Strangers0.7 km
  • Mae's Bar0.7 km
  • Margate Leisure Centre0.7 km
  • Rose in June0.5 km
  • + 33 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

103 nearby
  • Bar Nothing0.6 km
  • Bugsy's Bowling Centre0.7 km
  • Daisy0.6 km
  • Dive0.9 km
  • Forts Cafe0.6 km
  • + 98 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
  • Iceland Foods Limited0.4 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

53 nearby
  • Bomba Kebab Pizza0.6 km
  • Bowl Island ltd0.7 km
  • Uncle Yupy0.7 km
  • Grub Hub0.9 km
  • Jaffna South Indian0.7 km
  • + 48 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Margate1.2 km
  • Westgate-On-Sea3.5 km
  • Broadstairs4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Edith Court0.0 km
  • Edith Court0.1 km
  • Wilderness Hill0.3 km
  • Addington Street0.3 km
  • Wilderness Hill0.3 km