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Cliftonville West

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About

Cliftonville West ward occupies the northwestern edge of the Margate area in Thanet. The district is primarily residential, characterised by a dense grid of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. Its western boundary is formed by the Thanet Coastal Path, which runs atop chalk cliffs overlooking the North Sea. The area includes the headland of Foreness Point.

The ward contains the Margate Cemetery and Crematorium on its inland side. A notable local feature is the presence of the Tudor House, a 16th-century timber-framed building, which is one of the oldest surviving structures in the area. The coastline here includes the rocky foreshore of Walpole Bay. Housing varies, with some streets undergoing renovation while others show signs of economic challenge.

Area overview

On average Cliftonville West has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cliftonville West is £40,068 per year. There are 1 schools in Cliftonville West: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cliftonville West is home to around 9,927 people, with a population density of about 10,704.1 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
137
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
6.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cliftonville West Population
9,927
Population density
10,704.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.87(+147%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.44(+189%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.9(+116%)
Other theft
11.79(+111%)
Public order
7.96(+30%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,854
69.09%
Other White
1,262
12.72%
Other
444
4.48%
African
181
1.82%
Roma
161
1.62%
Total population: 9,920

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,052
26.68%
No qualifications
1,993
25.91%
Level 3 (A level)
995
12.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
963
12.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
938
12.19%
Total 16+ residents: 7,692

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,400
54.26%
Owns outright
814
18.4%
Owns with a mortgage
663
14.99%
Other social rented
281
6.35%
Social rents from council
144
3.26%
Total households: 4,423

Property prices in Cliftonville West

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £196,750 in Cliftonville West area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cliftonville West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cliftonville West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£350,000
Flats64£163,750
Semi-Detached12£377,500
Terraced31£350,000

10 years median price trend in Cliftonville West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cliftonville West.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.