CT8 8DA is a safe, established residential area on Minster Road, 0.4km from Westgate-on-Sea in Margate. Administratively it sits within Westgate-on-Sea ward and the North Thanet constituency.
For serious buyers, CT8 8DA is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £318k, down 29.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CT8 8DA are sourced from Output Area E00125447 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MINSTER ROAD, CT8 8DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MINSTER ROAD, CT8 8DA.
308
45
£ 34,700 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT8 8DA 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 8DA — age 45, 84% ownership, 14% 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 down 29.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT8 8DA. The average age is 44.6. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 249,000
2 sales · Mean £ 249,000
Terraced
£ 377,000
3 sales · Mean £ 387,333
Detached
£ 286,900
2 sales · Mean £ 286,900
Semi-Detached
£ 263,000
1 sales · Mean £ 263,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT8 8DA has low crime rates — 12 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
9 nearby- Best One0.7 km
- Carlton Cinema0.7 km
- Dadds Butchers0.7 km
- Edward's0.6 km
- J Prentis Greengrocers0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bake & Alehouse0.7 km
- Ginger's0.6 km
- The Swan by the Sea0.9 km
- Westgate United Services Club0.7 km
- Bar Only0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Beano Cafe0.6 km
- Fredericks Cafe0.7 km
- Hot Wood Pizza0.6 km
- Julias0.7 km
- Little Brown Fairy Cake0.6 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op - Westgate0.6 km
- Station Superstore0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Beano Kebab0.6 km
- Golden Palace0.6 km
- Regency Tandoori0.6 km
- Taj Mahal0.6 km
- Westgate Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Westgate-On-Sea0.6 km
- Margate2.4 km
- Birchington-On-Sea2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Streete Court Road0.2 km
- Linden Close0.2 km
- Linden Close0.3 km
- Streete Court Road0.3 km
- Library0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CT88DA · Data under Open Government Licence