CT9 1EF is an up-and-coming urban area on Sandhurst Place in Margate. Administratively it sits within Margate Central ward and the North Thanet constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CT9 1EF is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (154 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £270k. 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 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00190195 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANDHURST PLACE, CT9 1EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDHURST PLACE, CT9 1EF.
288
33
£ 34,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT9 1EF 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in CT9 1EF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT9 1EF. The average age is 32.9. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 192,000
2 sales · Mean £ 192,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CT9 1EF are high at 154 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
Drapers Mills Primary Academy
Salmestone Primary School
Cliftonville Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Breens Sweets0.4 km
- Brens Diner & Bus0.4 km
- Cliftonville Off Licence0.1 km
- Costcutter0.1 km
- Follow The Swirl0.4 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Bay Guest House0.1 km
- Fort Road Hotel0.3 km
- Selina Hotel0.7 km
- Sherwood Hotel0.3 km
- Victoria Hotel Ltd0.1 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- Barnacles0.4 km
- Faith in Strangers0.4 km
- Mae's Bar0.4 km
- Margate Leisure Centre0.4 km
- Rose in June0.1 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
98 nearby- Bar Nothing0.2 km
- Bugsy's Bowling Centre0.4 km
- Cliftonville Outdoor Bowls Club0.9 km
- Daisy0.2 km
- Dive0.6 km
- + 93 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.1 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.3 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Bomba Kebab Pizza0.2 km
- Bowl Island ltd0.4 km
- Uncle Yupy0.4 km
- Grub Hub0.6 km
- Jaffna South Indian0.4 km
- + 35 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Margate1.2 km
- Westgate-On-Sea3.6 km
- Broadstairs4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Dane Hill0.0 km
- Dane Hill0.1 km
- Zion Place0.1 km
- Zion Place0.1 km
- Winter Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT91EF · Data under Open Government Licence