Postcode Analysis Thanet, South East

MARGATE ROAD, CT12 6TE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARGATE ROAD, CT12 6TE.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 36,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT12 6TE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 44, CT12 6TE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 26.6% year-on-year.

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

CT12 6TE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Margate Road, 0.2km from Whitehall in Ramsgate. Administratively it sits within Northwood ward and the South Thanet constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £286k, down 26.6% year-on-year. 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 CT12 6TE are sourced from Output Area E00125306 (shared with 6 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 CT12 6TE. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 290,000

4 sales · Mean £ 315,000

Detached

£ 297,500

2 sales · Mean £ 297,500

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

CT12 6TE has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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 offences113
Anti-social behaviour29
Criminal damage and arson23
Drugs13
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Foreland Fields School

Good253 pupils0.4 km
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The Royal Harbour Academy

Requires Improvement916 pupils0.4 km
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Dame Janet Primary Academy

Good390 pupils0.4 km
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Ramsgate Arts Primary School

Good328 pupils0.7 km
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Laleham Gap School

Good217 pupils1.1 km
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Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs

Good419 pupils1.1 km
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Newlands Primary School

Good280 pupils1.1 km
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St Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy

Good207 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Hare & Hounds0.5 km
  • Northwood Club0.6 km
  • The Windmill Pub0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Blue Apple Contract Catering0.6 km
  • Sexy Burger0.4 km
  • Under 1 Roof Kids Thanet0.4 km
  • Buttons Pre-School (Fegans)0.7 km
  • Pumpkin0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Mexi-Go0.6 km
  • Dou Dou Chinese0.9 km
  • Newington Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Chun Chun0.5 km
  • De Flame0.2 km
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Viaduct Stores0.9 km
  • Best Moon Shop0.8 km
  • Best One0.5 km
  • McColls0.8 km
  • North Star Off Licence0.3 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ramsgate1.0 km
  • Dumpton Park1.5 km
  • Broadstairs2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Gwyn Road North0.1 km
  • Gwyn Road North0.1 km
  • St Mark's Church0.2 km
  • St Mark's Church0.2 km
  • Summerhill Surgery0.2 km