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Margate Central

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About

Margate Central ward encompasses the historic core of this coastal town, centred around the Old Town and the Harbour Arm. The area is defined by its mix of Georgian and Victorian architecture, with narrow streets leading down to the sandy bay. The Turner Contemporary gallery is a prominent modern landmark on the seafront. Life here is closely tied to the tidal rhythms and the seasonal influx of visitors, with many independent shops, cafes, and amusement arcades lining the front.

The ward's fabric includes the Dreamland amusement park, with its vintage scenic railway rollercoaster, and the Theatre Royal, one of the oldest in the country. Residential streets of terraced housing spread inland from the seafront. A specific local feature is the network of tidal pools known as the Walpole Bay Tidal Pool, a large seawater swimming pool exposed at low tide. The area has a distinct character shaped by its maritime history and its ongoing role as a visitor destination.

Area overview

On average Margate Central has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 244 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Margate Central is £40,004 per year. There are 1 schools in Margate Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Margate Central is home to around 6,231 people, with a population density of about 7,056.6 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
244
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
15.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Margate Central Population
6,231
Population density
7,056.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
122.45(+286%)
Anti-social behaviour
80.24(+552%)
Shoplifting
49.75(+523%)
Criminal damage and arson
26.48(+311%)
Public order
24.23(+299%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,722
75.77%
Other White
651
10.45%
Other Asian
107
1.72%
Other
102
1.64%
African
100
1.6%
Total population: 6,232

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,371
27.71%
No qualifications
1,173
23.71%
Level 3 (A level)
730
14.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
697
14.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
582
11.76%
Total 16+ residents: 4,947

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,550
52.56%
Owns outright
399
13.53%
Owns with a mortgage
395
13.39%
Other social rented
380
12.89%
Social rents from council
136
4.61%
Total households: 2,949

Property prices in Margate Central

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £210,850 in Margate Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £710,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Margate Central 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 Margate Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£690,000
Flats27£135,000
Terraced29£230,000
Semi-Detached4£350,000

10 years median price trend in Margate Central

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

All postcodes in Margate Central

CT91JF

Cobbs Place

CT91JB

Paragon Court

CT91JY

Princes Crescent

CT91BT

Reeves Yard

CT91EJ

Lombard Street

CT99SU

Margate Central

CT91EF

Sandhurst Place

CT91HF

Fort Road

CT91LP

Charlotte Place

CT91HG

Fort Hill

CT91NA

Victoria Road

CT91EE

Margate Central

CT92ST

The Avenue

CT91XE

Eaton Road

CT91HB

Fort Crescent

CT91TX

Byron Avenue

CT91DB

Alkali Row

CT91SY

Sparrow Castle

CT91DS

High Street

CT99TB

Margate Central

CT91WH

High Street

CT91XY

Margate Central

CT91HT

Trinity Square

CT91QQ

Northdown Road

CT91FE

Eaton Close

CT91AP

Duke Street

CT91JA

Fort Paragon

CT91QD

Trinity Square

CT91EN

Market Place

CT91EH

New Cross Street

CT91UN

Marine Gardens

CT91TY

Shakespeare Road

CT91XS

All Saints Avenue

CT91TD

Oxford Street

CT91UW

Grosvenor Place

CT99SP

Margate Central

CT92RR

John Townsend Mews

CT91PW

Addington Street

CT91BD

Cecil Square

CT91TN

Sussex Avenue

CT99SE

Margate Central

CT91FB

Albert Terrace Mews

CT91DX

High Street

CT91DN

Margate Central

CT91RL

Margate Central

CT91PZ

Margate Central

CT91ET

Duke Street

CT91TW

Homestead Close

CT91PQ

Hawley Square

CT91LS

Churchfields

CT91DH

Marine Drive

CT91AY

Margate Central

CT91PJ

Churchfield Place

CT91LE

Park Place

CT91JE

Cobbs Place

CT91TG

Setterfield Road

CT99SW

Margate Central

CT91QF

King Street

CT99SJ

Margate Central

CT91EP

Duke Street

CT91FJ

Ventnor Lane

CT91ER

Market Place

CT91HD

Fort Hill

CT91JT

High Street

CT91PT

Margate Central

CT99SD

Margate Central

CT91JX

High Street

CT91HE

Mansion Street

CT99SY

Margate Central

CT91PH

Hawley Square

CT91LA

High Street

CT91UU

Grosvenor Hill

CT91JW

High Street

CT91EU

Market Street

CT99SR

Margate Central

CT91HX

Fort Crescent

CT91DD

King Street

CT91LQ

Vicarage Place

CT91SU

Arnold Road

CT91TU

Byron Avenue

CT91NX

Cecil Street

CT91UE

Park Crescent Road

CT91TR

Poets Corner

CT91US

Victoria Road

CT99SL

Margate Central

CT91XA

Eaton Road

CT91EY

The Parade

CT91JN

High Street

CT99SA

Margate Central

CT91EX

The Parade

CT91DL

High Street

CT91BA

Cecil Square

CT91ED

Margate Central

CT99TD

Margate Central

CT91NL

Wheatley Place

CT91XN

Arlington Square

CT91LN

Victoria Road

CT91QY

Trinity Square

CT91LY

Princes Crescent

CT91DE

Fort Road

Data Sources

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