CT8 8BG is a safe, established residential area on Victoria Avenue, 0.6km from Westgate-on-Sea in Margate. Administratively it sits within Westgate-on-Sea ward and the North Thanet constituency.
For families considering a move, CT8 8BG represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k.
Census 2021 statistics for CT8 8BG are sourced from Output Area E00125449 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA AVENUE, CT8 8BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA AVENUE, CT8 8BG.
352
39
£ 34,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CT8 8BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT8 8BG. The average age is 39.4. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 238,750
6 sales · Mean £ 234,583
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT8 8BG has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
King Ethelbert School
Garlinge Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Best One0.8 km
- Carlton Cinema0.8 km
- Dadds Butchers0.8 km
- Edward's0.7 km
- J Prentis Greengrocers0.7 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Bake & Alehouse0.8 km
- Ginger's0.7 km
- Westgate United Services Club0.8 km
- Bar Only0.9 km
- The Hussar0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Beano Cafe0.7 km
- Fredericks Cafe0.8 km
- Hot Wood Pizza0.7 km
- Julias0.8 km
- Little Brown Fairy Cake0.7 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op - Westgate0.7 km
- Station Superstore0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Beano Kebab0.7 km
- Golden Palace0.8 km
- Regency Tandoori0.7 km
- Taj Mahal0.8 km
- Westgate Fish Bar0.7 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Westgate-On-Sea0.7 km
- Margate2.3 km
- Birchington-On-Sea2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Streete Court Road0.4 km
- Linden Close0.4 km
- Linden Close0.4 km
- Streete Court Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CT88BG · Data under Open Government Licence