Postcode Analysis Thanet, South East

HUNDREDS CLOSE, CT8 8HB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUNDREDS CLOSE, CT8 8HB.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 34,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

CT8 8HB is an established family neighbourhood — 61% 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.

home £230,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT8 8HB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hundreds Close, 0.4km 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 8HB represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT8 8HB are sourced from Output Area E00125444 (shared with 9 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 8HB. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 215,000

3 sales · Mean £ 225,000

Semi-Detached

£ 232,500

1 sales · Mean £ 232,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CT8 8HB has low crime rates — 26 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 offences54
Criminal damage and arson11
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft6
Drugs5

school Local Schools

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Ursuline College

Good929 pupils0.1 km
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St Saviour's Church of England Junior School

Good366 pupils0.4 km
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King Ethelbert School

Good764 pupils0.4 km
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St Crispin's Community Primary Infant School

Good267 pupils0.6 km
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Birchington Church of England Primary School

Good471 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Best One0.8 km
  • Carlton Cinema0.8 km
  • Dadds Butchers0.8 km
  • Edward's0.8 km
  • J Prentis Greengrocers0.9 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Bake & Alehouse0.8 km
  • Ginger's0.8 km
  • The Swan by the Sea0.7 km
  • Westgate United Services Club0.8 km
  • Bar Only0.2 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Beano Cafe0.9 km
  • Finbars Restaurant0.7 km
  • Fredericks Cafe0.8 km
  • Hot Wood Pizza0.9 km
  • Julias0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op - Westgate0.9 km
  • Station Superstore0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Beano Kebab0.9 km
  • Golden Palace0.7 km
  • Regency Tandoori0.9 km
  • Taj Mahal0.7 km
  • Westgate Fish Bar0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Westgate-On-Sea0.8 km
  • Birchington-On-Sea1.9 km
  • Margate3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Domneva Road0.1 km
  • Lymington Road Shops0.2 km
  • Lymington Road Shops0.2 km
  • Hengist Road0.2 km
  • Hengist Road0.2 km