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.
SUSSEX GARDENS, CT8 8AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUSSEX GARDENS, CT8 8AG.
404
44
£ 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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
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
King Ethelbert School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op - Westgate0.3 km
- Station Superstore0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: CT88AG · Data under Open Government Licence