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About

Eastcliff ward occupies the southeastern edge of the coastal town of Margate. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing along its grid of streets. Its defining feature is the long, straight promenade that runs alongside the sandy expanse of Margate Main Sands, offering direct views across the North Sea. The grade II listed tidal pool known as the Walpole Bay Tidal Pool is a notable landmark here, built into the rocky foreshore.

The ward includes the headland of Foreness Point, which marks the northern limit of the Thames Estuary. Cliftonville, within the ward, borders the central areas of Margate. The landscape is largely urban, with some green spaces including the elevated lawns of the Fort Crescent gardens. The area's geography is defined by its chalk cliffs, which give the ward its name, and the coastal path that follows their line.

Area overview

On average Eastcliff has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Eastcliff is £46,453 per year. There are 4 schools in Eastcliff: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Eastcliff is home to around 8,286 people, with a population density of about 8,474.1 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
14%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Eastcliff Population
8,286
Population density
8,474.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
76.03(+141%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.55(+190%)
Other theft
12.19(+118%)
Shoplifting
11.22(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.62(+65%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,937
83.74%
Other White
587
7.09%
Other Asian
106
1.28%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
87
1.05%
Other
74
0.89%
Total population: 8,284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,702
26.14%
No qualifications
1,357
20.84%
Level 3 (A level)
1,173
18.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
969
14.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
777
11.93%
Total 16+ residents: 6,511

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,468
37.71%
Owns outright
845
21.71%
Owns with a mortgage
830
21.32%
Other social rented
311
7.99%
Social rents from council
295
7.58%
Total households: 3,893

Property prices in Eastcliff

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Eastcliff area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £735,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Eastcliff 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 Eastcliff over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£336,250
Flats28£173,250
Semi-Detached10£267,498
Terraced51£227,500

10 years median price trend in Eastcliff

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

Data Sources

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