CT8 8BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Grove, 0.7km 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 8BE offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 56% 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: With prices averaging £90k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 57.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CT8 8BE are sourced from Output Area E00125458 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE GROVE, CT8 8BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GROVE, CT8 8BE.
366
47
£ 34,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT8 8BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CT8 8BE — age 47, 42% ownership, 56% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 57.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT8 8BE. The average age is 46.5. 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 & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 93,999
34 sales · Mean £ 101,437
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT8 8BE 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 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 Cinema0.4 km
- Dadds Butchers0.4 km
- Edward's0.3 km
- J Prentis Greengrocers0.2 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Bake & Alehouse0.4 km
- Ginger's0.3 km
- The Swan by the Sea0.7 km
- Westgate United Services Club0.4 km
- Bar Only0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Beano Cafe0.2 km
- Fredericks Cafe0.4 km
- Hot Wood Pizza0.2 km
- Julias0.4 km
- Little Brown Fairy Cake0.2 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op - Westgate0.2 km
- Station Superstore0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Beano Kebab0.2 km
- Golden Palace0.5 km
- Regency Tandoori0.2 km
- Taj Mahal0.5 km
- Westgate Fish Bar0.3 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Westgate-On-Sea0.3 km
- Margate2.1 km
- Birchington-On-Sea2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Walmer Castle0.1 km
- Walmer Castle0.1 km
- Library0.2 km
- Westgate-on-Sea Rail Station0.3 km
- Roxburgh Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT88BE · Data under Open Government Licence