CT8 8AP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Essex Road, 0.7km from Dent de Lion in Margate. Administratively it sits within Westbrook ward and the North Thanet constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, up 28.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CT8 8AP are sourced from Output Area E00125431 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ESSEX ROAD, CT8 8AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ESSEX ROAD, CT8 8AP.
356
49
£ 41,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT8 8AP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CT8 8AP — age 49, 80% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £245k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 28.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT8 8AP. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 220,000
9 sales · Mean £ 226,111
Flat
£ 153,000
1 sales · Mean £ 153,000
Semi-Detached
£ 247,475
2 sales · Mean £ 247,475
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT8 8AP has low crime rates — 41 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 Crispin's Community Primary Infant School
St Saviour's Church of England Junior School
Ursuline College
Garlinge Primary School and Nursery
King Ethelbert School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Best One0.4 km
- Carlton Cinema0.5 km
- Dadds Butchers0.4 km
- Edward's0.4 km
- J Prentis Greengrocers0.3 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Bake & Alehouse0.5 km
- Ginger's0.4 km
- The Swan by the Sea0.7 km
- Westgate United Services Club0.5 km
- Bar Only0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Beano Cafe0.3 km
- Fredericks Cafe0.5 km
- Hot Wood Pizza0.3 km
- Julias0.4 km
- Little Brown Fairy Cake0.3 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op - Westgate0.3 km
- Station Superstore0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Beano Kebab0.3 km
- Golden Palace0.5 km
- Regency Tandoori0.3 km
- Taj Mahal0.5 km
- Westgate Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Westgate-On-Sea0.4 km
- Margate2.0 km
- Birchington-On-Sea3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Walmer Castle0.1 km
- Walmer Castle0.1 km
- Norman Road0.2 km
- Roxburgh Road0.2 km
- Roxburgh Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT88AP · Data under Open Government Licence