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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
125.34(+297%)
Anti-social behaviour
70.45(+508%)
Shoplifting
44.29(+452%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.52(+296%)
Public order
21.99(+260%)
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 60 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 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
Detached3£670,000
Flats26£134,000
Semi-Detached5£350,000
Terraced26£228,000

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

CT91AY

Margate Central

CT99SD

Margate Central

CT99TE

Margate Central

CT91NP

Princes Street

CT91PR

Margate Central

CT91TT

Milton Avenue

CT99ST

Margate Central

CT91EJ

Lombard Street

CT91JW

High Street

CT91XQ

Belgrave Road

CT91AE

Kings Mews

CT91JU

High Street

CT99SQ

Margate Central

CT91HP

Albion Place

CT99SP

Margate Central

CT91LZ

Margate Central

CT91NL

Wheatley Place

CT91NR

Union Crescent

CT91QJ

Chapel Court

CT91AP

Duke Street

CT91ER

Market Place

CT91HU

Trinity Square

CT91PP

Union Row

CT91QB

Love Lane

CT91XS

All Saints Avenue

CT91EG

New Street

CT91EW

Broad Street

CT91JP

Windsor Mews

CT99SZ

Margate Central

CT91AN

High Street

CT91ET

Duke Street

CT91JH

Margate Central

CT91PN

Addington Street

CT91HS

Trinity Square

CT91UP

Marine Gardens

CT92RR

John Townsend Mews

CT91BZ

King Street

CT91LA

High Street

CT91WH

High Street

CT91HX

Fort Crescent

CT91UY

Grosvenor Place

CT91PD

Fort Hill

CT91PH

Hawley Square

CT91PQ

Hawley Square

CT91SY

Sparrow Castle

CT91BU

Newby's Place

CT91JF

Cobbs Place

CT95SB

Queens Avenue

CT91EY

The Parade

CT91LH

Vicarage Crescent

CT99TB

Margate Central

CT91DB

Alkali Row

CT91JY

Princes Crescent

CT91TP

Osborne Terrace

CT91TS

Milton Avenue

CT91TZ

Bakery Mews

CT99SJ

Margate Central

CT91LN

Victoria Road

CT91QY

Trinity Square

CT99SE

Margate Central

CT91DH

Marine Drive

CT91HR

Trinity Square

CT91SZ

Milton Square

CT91XN

Arlington Square

CT91PJ

Churchfield Place

CT91PZ

Margate Central

CT91TD

Oxford Street

CT91XE

Eaton Road

CT91HL

Fort Hill

CT91EF

Sandhurst Place

CT91AU

Herbert Place

CT91EE

Margate Central

CT91UT

Eaton Hill

CT91XA

Eaton Road

CT99SH

Margate Central

CT91EX

The Parade

CT91FQ

Belgrave Road

CT91QQ

Northdown Road

CT91DX

High Street

CT91EN

Market Place

CT91FB

Albert Terrace Mews

CT91PF

Hawley Square

CT91TF

St Peters Road

CT91UF

Park Crescent Road

CT99SF

Margate Central

CT91EZ

The Parade

CT91HF

Fort Road

CT91HN

Fort Crescent

CT91LJ

Ramsgate Road

CT91LW

Victoria Road

CT99TF

Margate Central

CT91AT

Duke Street

CT91JZ

High Street

CT91LQ

Vicarage Place

CT91LS

Churchfields

CT91LX

Lausanne Terrace

CT91PA

Margate Central

CT91QP

Dane Hill

CT91HE

Mansion Street

CT91JX

High Street

Data Sources

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