CT8 8BW is a safe, established residential area on College Square, 0.2km from Westgate-on-Sea in Margate. Administratively it sits within Westgate-on-Sea ward and the North Thanet constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £193k, up 2.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CT8 8BW are sourced from Output Area E00125445 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLLEGE SQUARE, CT8 8BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLEGE SQUARE, CT8 8BW.
361
47
£ 34,700 /yr
44%
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 47, CT8 8BW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 2.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT8 8BW. The average age is 47.3. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 164,000
30 sales · Mean £ 163,124
Terraced
£ 330,000
7 sales · Mean £ 339,714
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT8 8BW has low crime rates — 31 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
King Ethelbert School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Best One0.5 km
- Carlton Cinema0.5 km
- Dadds Butchers0.5 km
- Edward's0.5 km
- J Prentis Greengrocers0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bake & Alehouse0.5 km
- Ginger's0.5 km
- The Swan by the Sea0.5 km
- Westgate United Services Club0.5 km
- Bar Only0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Beano Cafe0.5 km
- Finbars Restaurant1.0 km
- Fredericks Cafe0.5 km
- Hot Wood Pizza0.5 km
- Julias0.5 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op - Westgate0.5 km
- Station Superstore0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Beano Kebab0.5 km
- Golden Palace0.4 km
- Regency Tandoori0.5 km
- Taj Mahal0.4 km
- Westgate Fish Bar0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Westgate-On-Sea0.4 km
- Birchington-On-Sea2.4 km
- Margate2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Guildford Avenue0.1 km
- Guildford Avenue0.2 km
- Domneva Road0.2 km
- Linden Close0.2 km
- Linden Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT88BW · Data under Open Government Licence