CT9 1GA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood within the CT9 district of Thanet. Administratively it sits within Margate Central ward and the North Thanet constituency.
For families considering a move, CT9 1GA represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1GA are sourced from Output Area E00125256 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CT9 1GA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CT9 1GA.
222
38
£ 38,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT9 1GA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
CT9 1GA is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT9 1GA. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT9 1GA is moderate at 64 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
Drapers Mills Primary Academy
Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School
Salmestone Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate
St Anthony's School
Cliftonville Primary School
Northdown Primary School
Hartsdown Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Cliftonville Off Licence0.9 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- Follow The Swirl1.0 km
- Whistle Dixie1.0 km
- Resul Retail Ltd0.4 km
- + 48 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Bay Guest House1.0 km
- Sherwood Hotel1.0 km
- Victoria Hotel Ltd1.0 km
- Rosslyn Court0.8 km
- The Reading Rooms0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Faith in Strangers1.0 km
- Margate Leisure Centre0.9 km
- Rose in June0.9 km
- Thanet Society of Druids Social Club0.9 km
- The Cliff Bar1.0 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
97 nearby- Bar Nothing1.0 km
- Bugsy's Bowling Centre1.0 km
- Daisy1.0 km
- Forts Cafe1.0 km
- Georgette in Margate Ltd0.9 km
- + 92 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.8 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Bomba Kebab Pizza1.0 km
- Thanet Tasty Chicken0.8 km
- Margate Indian Spice0.7 km
- Brothers Pizzeria0.6 km
- Clock Tower Kebabs0.9 km
- + 41 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Margate1.3 km
- Westgate-On-Sea3.6 km
- Broadstairs3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Dane Park0.2 km
- Dane Park0.2 km
- Drapers Windmill0.3 km
- Drapers Windmill0.3 km
- Health Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT91GA · Data under Open Government Licence