CT8 8DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sussex Gardens, 1.0km from Dent de Lion in Margate. Administratively it sits within Westgate-on-Sea ward and the North Thanet constituency.
For families considering a move, CT8 8DU represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £283k.
Census 2021 statistics for CT8 8DU are sourced from Output Area E00125441 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUSSEX GARDENS, CT8 8DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUSSEX GARDENS, CT8 8DU.
404
44
£ 34,700 /yr
46%
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
CT8 8DU is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT8 8DU. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 221,500
6 sales · Mean £ 229,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT8 8DU has low crime rates — 47 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
Garlinge Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Best One0.4 km
- Carlton Cinema0.5 km
- Dadds Butchers0.4 km
- Edward's0.4 km
- J Prentis Greengrocers0.3 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Bake & Alehouse0.5 km
- Ginger's0.4 km
- The Swan by the Sea0.7 km
- Westgate United Services Club0.5 km
- Bar Only1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Beano Cafe0.3 km
- Fredericks Cafe0.5 km
- Hot Wood Pizza0.3 km
- Julias0.4 km
- Little Brown Fairy Cake0.3 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op - Westgate0.3 km
- Station Superstore0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Beano Kebab0.3 km
- Golden Palace0.6 km
- Regency Tandoori0.3 km
- Taj Mahal0.6 km
- Westgate Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Westgate-On-Sea0.4 km
- Margate2.0 km
- Birchington-On-Sea3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Roxburgh Road0.1 km
- Roxburgh Road0.1 km
- Adrian Square0.1 km
- Norman Road0.2 km
- Norman Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT88DU · Data under Open Government Licence