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About

Garlinge is a residential ward located on the northwestern edge of the Margate urban area. It is bordered by open farmland to the west and the suburb of Westbrook to the east. The housing stock is primarily composed of interwar and post-war semi-detached and terraced homes, with some modern infill developments. The area is served by local shops and amenities along Canterbury Road, which functions as its main thoroughfare.

A notable local feature is the Tivoli Brook, a chalk stream that flows through the area in a partly culverted channel. The ward contains several pockets of green space, including Tivoli Park with its traditional bandstand. The open fields at its western boundary provide a clear transition from the town into the agricultural landscape of the Isle of Thanet.

Area overview

On average Garlinge has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Garlinge is £54,137 per year. There are 3 schools in Garlinge: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Garlinge is home to around 4,986 people, with a population density of about 2,008.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Garlinge Population
4,986
Population density
2,008.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.71(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.23(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.63(+80%)
Shoplifting
7.62(-5%)
Other theft
7.42(+32%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,621
92.7%
Other White
109
2.19%
Other Asian
38
0.76%
Indian
35
0.7%
Irish
33
0.66%
Total population: 4,985

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
893
21.95%
No qualifications
886
21.77%
Level 3 (A level)
778
19.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
632
15.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
493
12.12%
Total 16+ residents: 4,069

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
718
34.94%
Owns with a mortgage
693
33.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
281
13.67%
Other social rented
200
9.73%
Social rents from council
108
5.26%
Total households: 2,055

Property prices in Garlinge

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Garlinge area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Garlinge 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 Garlinge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced8£258,750
Detached8£410,000
Flats4£117,500
Semi-Detached25£320,000

10 years median price trend in Garlinge

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

All postcodes in Garlinge

CT95PJ

Edinburgh Road

CT95RG

Wellis Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.