CT9 1AZ is an up-and-coming urban area on Albert Mews in Margate. Administratively it sits within Margate Central ward and the North Thanet constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 134 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, up 7.1% year-on-year. 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 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00125261 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALBERT MEWS, CT9 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBERT MEWS, CT9 1AZ.
370
34
£ 38,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT9 1AZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CT9 1AZ is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 6% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. High crime and youth deprivation are linked — local regeneration investment is the key watch metric. Property prices are trending up 7.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT9 1AZ. The average age is 34.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 225,000
1 sales · Mean £ 225,000
Detached
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT9 1AZ is above average at 134 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
Drapers Mills Primary Academy
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate
Hartsdown Academy
St Anthony's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Breens Sweets0.8 km
- Brens Diner & Bus0.8 km
- Cliftonville Off Licence0.9 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- Follow The Swirl0.7 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Bay Guest House0.8 km
- Fort Road Hotel0.8 km
- Sherwood Hotel1.0 km
- Victoria Hotel Ltd0.8 km
- Rosslyn Court1.0 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- Barnacles0.8 km
- Mae's Bar0.8 km
- Margate Leisure Centre1.0 km
- Rose in June0.8 km
- The Britannia0.8 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
93 nearby- Bar Nothing0.9 km
- Daisy0.9 km
- Dive0.9 km
- Forts Cafe0.9 km
- Georgette in Margate Ltd0.8 km
- + 88 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.5 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Bomba Kebab Pizza0.9 km
- Bowl Island ltd0.7 km
- Uncle Yupy0.8 km
- Grub Hub0.9 km
- Jaffna South Indian0.8 km
- + 40 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Margate0.9 km
- Westgate-On-Sea3.2 km
- Broadstairs4.3 km
Bus Stops
- St John's Church0.1 km
- St John's Church0.1 km
- Mill Lane0.2 km
- The Oxford0.2 km
- Mill Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT91AZ · Data under Open Government Licence