Postcode Analysis Thanet, South East

CT8 8DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CT8 8DL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

327

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 41,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CT8 8DL 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.

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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CT8 8DL's 64% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT8 8DL is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Westgate-on-Sea in Margate. Administratively it sits within Garlinge ward and the North Thanet constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CT8 8DL are sourced from Output Area E00125236 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT8 8DL. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

CT8 8DL has low crime rates — 6 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.

Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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St Crispin's Community Primary Infant School

Good267 pupils0.6 km
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St Saviour's Church of England Junior School

Good366 pupils1.0 km
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Ursuline College

Good929 pupils1.1 km
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King Ethelbert School

Good764 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Premier0.9 km
  • Birchington Vale0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Mermikides Community Centre0.9 km
  • St Augustines0.8 km
  • Food of Love Thanet0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • New Friendly House0.9 km
  • The Fish Inn0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Westgate-On-Sea1.1 km
  • Margate2.6 km
  • Birchington-On-Sea2.9 km