Postcode Analysis Thanet, South East

CT9 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CT9 1AP.

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Population

292

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

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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1/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

At 76% private renter occupancy, CT9 1AP is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

CT9 1AP 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. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (314 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 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00125269 (shared with 18 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 CT9 1AP. 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

White / British80.3%
Asian / British Asian8.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near CT9 1AP are high at 314 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.

Violence and sexual offences189
Anti-social behaviour154
Shoplifting141
Public order60
Criminal damage and arson57

school Local Schools

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Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School

Good392 pupils0.7 km
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Salmestone Primary School

Good228 pupils1.4 km
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Hartsdown Academy

Good724 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Breens Sweets0.3 km
  • Brens Diner & Bus0.3 km
  • Cliftonville Off Licence0.7 km
  • Costcutter0.7 km
  • Follow The Swirl0.3 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Bay Guest House0.5 km
  • Fort Road Hotel0.3 km
  • Sherwood Hotel0.9 km
  • Victoria Hotel Ltd0.5 km
  • Nayland Rock Hotel0.8 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Barnacles0.3 km
  • Faith in Strangers1.0 km
  • Mae's Bar0.3 km
  • Rose in June0.6 km
  • The Britannia0.4 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

87 nearby
  • Bar Nothing0.8 km
  • Bugsy's Bowling Centre1.0 km
  • Daisy0.8 km
  • Dive0.0 km
  • Forts Cafe0.8 km
  • + 82 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
  • Iceland Foods Limited0.4 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Bomba Kebab Pizza0.8 km
  • Bowl Island ltd0.2 km
  • Uncle Yupy0.3 km
  • Grub Hub0.0 km
  • Jaffna South Indian0.3 km
  • + 31 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Margate0.9 km
  • Westgate-On-Sea3.0 km
  • Broadstairs5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • The Parade0.2 km
  • The Parade0.2 km
  • Clock Tower0.4 km
  • Clock Tower0.4 km
  • Cecil Square0.4 km