Postcode Analysis Thanet, South East

SUSSEX GARDENS, CT8 8AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUSSEX GARDENS, CT8 8AG.

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Population

404

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 34,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CT8 8AG's 60% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £325k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

CT8 8AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sussex Gardens, 1.0km from Dent de Lion in Margate. Administratively it sits within Westgate-on-Sea ward and the North Thanet constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — 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 rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT8 8AG are sourced from Output Area E00125441 (shared with 14 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 CT8 8AG. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 307,500

2 sales · Mean £ 307,500

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

CT8 8AG has low crime rates — 45 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 offences110
Anti-social behaviour36
Criminal damage and arson18
Other theft17
Public order11

school Local Schools

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St Saviour's Church of England Junior School

Good366 pupils0.8 km
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St Crispin's Community Primary Infant School

Good267 pupils0.9 km
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Ursuline College

Good929 pupils1.3 km
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Garlinge Primary School and Nursery

Good773 pupils1.5 km
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King Ethelbert School

Good764 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Best One0.4 km
  • Carlton Cinema0.4 km
  • Dadds Butchers0.4 km
  • Edward's0.4 km
  • J Prentis Greengrocers0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Bake & Alehouse0.4 km
  • Ginger's0.4 km
  • The Swan by the Sea0.6 km
  • Westgate United Services Club0.4 km
  • Bar Only1.0 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Beano Cafe0.3 km
  • Fredericks Cafe0.4 km
  • Hot Wood Pizza0.3 km
  • Julias0.4 km
  • Little Brown Fairy Cake0.3 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op - Westgate0.3 km
  • Station Superstore0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Beano Kebab0.3 km
  • Golden Palace0.5 km
  • Regency Tandoori0.3 km
  • Taj Mahal0.5 km
  • Westgate Fish Bar0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Westgate-On-Sea0.4 km
  • Margate2.1 km
  • Birchington-On-Sea3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Roxburgh Road0.1 km
  • Roxburgh Road0.1 km
  • Adrian Square0.1 km
  • Norman Road0.2 km
  • Norman Road0.2 km