CT8 8AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beach Road, 0.9km from Dent de Lion in Margate. Administratively it sits within Westgate-on-Sea ward and the North Thanet constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CT8 8AD offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £264k, up 24.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CT8 8AD are sourced from Output Area E00125456 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEACH ROAD, CT8 8AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEACH ROAD, CT8 8AD.
310
46
£ 34,700 /yr
46%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CT8 8AD spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 24.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT8 8AD. The average age is 46.0. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 285,000
6 sales · Mean £ 304,166
Flat
£ 250,000
23 sales · Mean £ 248,084
Detached
£ 290,000
1 sales · Mean £ 290,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT8 8AD has low crime rates — 39 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.
school Local Schools
St Saviour's Church of England Junior School
St Crispin's Community Primary Infant School
Ursuline College
Garlinge Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Best One0.5 km
- Carlton Cinema0.6 km
- Dadds Butchers0.5 km
- Edward's0.5 km
- J Prentis Greengrocers0.4 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bake & Alehouse0.6 km
- Ginger's0.5 km
- The Swan by the Sea0.8 km
- Westgate United Services Club0.6 km
- The Hussar0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Beano Cafe0.4 km
- Fredericks Cafe0.6 km
- Hot Wood Pizza0.4 km
- Julias0.5 km
- Little Brown Fairy Cake0.4 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op - Westgate0.4 km
- Station Superstore0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Beano Kebab0.4 km
- Golden Palace0.7 km
- Regency Tandoori0.4 km
- Taj Mahal0.7 km
- Westgate Fish Bar0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Westgate-On-Sea0.5 km
- Margate1.9 km
- Birchington-On-Sea3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Norman Road0.1 km
- Norman Road0.1 km
- Roxburgh Road0.2 km
- Roxburgh Road0.2 km
- Adrian Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT88AD · Data under Open Government Licence