CT9 1AN is an up-and-coming urban area within the CT9 district of Thanet. Administratively it sits within Margate Central ward and the North Thanet constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (265 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CT9 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00125269 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CT9 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CT9 1AN.
292
37
£ 38,400 /yr
50%
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
CT9 1AN is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT9 1AN. The average age is 37.4. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CT9 1AN are high at 265 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
Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School
Salmestone Primary School
Hartsdown Academy
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate
Drapers Mills Primary Academy
Garlinge Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Breens Sweets0.4 km
- Brens Diner & Bus0.4 km
- Cliftonville Off Licence0.7 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- Follow The Swirl0.3 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Bay Guest House0.6 km
- Fort Road Hotel0.4 km
- Sherwood Hotel0.9 km
- Victoria Hotel Ltd0.6 km
- Nayland Rock Hotel0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Barnacles0.4 km
- Mae's Bar0.4 km
- Margate Leisure Centre1.0 km
- Rose in June0.6 km
- The Britannia0.5 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
91 nearby- Bar Nothing0.8 km
- Daisy0.8 km
- Dive0.4 km
- Forts Cafe0.8 km
- Georgette in Margate Ltd0.6 km
- + 86 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.3 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Bomba Kebab Pizza0.8 km
- Bowl Island ltd0.3 km
- Uncle Yupy0.4 km
- Grub Hub0.4 km
- Jaffna South Indian0.4 km
- + 33 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Margate0.7 km
- Westgate-On-Sea3.0 km
- Broadstairs4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Clock Tower0.1 km
- Clock Tower0.1 km
- Cecil Square0.1 km
- Cecil Square0.1 km
- Cecil Square0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CT91AN · Data under Open Government Licence