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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

CT91QF

King Street

CT91XP

All Saints Avenue

CT91RL

Margate Central

CT91LB

Mill Lane

CT91NY

Hawley Square

CT91PU

Hawley Street

CT99SX

Margate Central

CT91DE

Fort Road

CT91HD

Fort Hill

CT91HT

Trinity Square

CT91DJ

Marine Drive

CT91JB

Paragon Court

CT91TJ

St Peters Road

CT99SL

Margate Central

CT91DN

Margate Central

CT91LT

St Johns Street

CT91LP

Charlotte Place

CT91SX

Cowper Road

CT91JS

Fort Promenade

CT92ST

The Avenue

CT91HB

Fort Crescent

CT91SU

Arnold Road

CT91TN

Sussex Avenue

CT91TW

Homestead Close

CT91UW

Grosvenor Place

CT91DL

High Street

CT91LE

Park Place

CT91LR

Charlotte Square

CT91UU

Grosvenor Hill

CT92SU

Addiscombe Road

CT91AZ

Albert Mews

CT91DT

High Street

CT91EP

Duke Street

CT91JT

High Street

CT91UJ

Albert Terrace

CT91UX

Grosvenor Place

CT91DS

High Street

CT99SU

Margate Central

CT91JL

High Street

CT91TR

Poets Corner

CT91BD

Cecil Square

CT91HQ

Fort Mount

CT91JD

The Rendezvous

CT91PW

Addington Street

CT92RX

Addiscombe Road

CT91DD

King Street

CT91ES

Market Place

CT91ST

Church Street

CT91TQ

Alma Road

CT99SW

Margate Central

CT91UH

Marine Gardens

CT91UN

Marine Gardens

CT91EH

New Cross Street

CT99SS

Margate Central

CT91BY

Eaton Close

CT91HJ

Fort Hill

CT91TX

Byron Avenue

CT91XG

Belgrave Road

CT91LD

Charlotte Square

CT91FP

Turkey Street

CT91TY

Shakespeare Road

CT99TD

Margate Central

CT91NA

Victoria Road

CT91DA

King Street

CT91LL

High Street

CT91TB

Church Street

CT91TH

St Peters Road

CT91XY

Margate Central

CT91JG

The Centre

CT91TA

Church Road

CT91HA

Margate Central

CT91HG

Fort Hill

CT91JE

Cobbs Place

CT91TG

Setterfield Road

CT91EU

Market Street

CT91JJ

St John's Street

CT91LG

High Street

CT91NS

Union Crescent

CT99SG

Margate Central

CT91QD

Trinity Square

CT91XJ

Marine Terrace

CT99SB

Margate Central

CT99SN

Margate Central

CT91FE

Eaton Close

CT91QL

Dane Hill

CT99SY

Margate Central

CT91BA

Cecil Square

CT91LY

Princes Crescent

CT91QZ

Spellers Court

CT92RU

Addiscombe Gardens

CT99ZZ

Margate Central

CT91LF

Grosvenor Gardens

CT91TU

Byron Avenue

CT91FJ

Ventnor Lane

CT91XB

Eaton Road

CT99TA

Margate Central

CT91BT

Reeves Yard

CT91ED

Margate Central

CT91JA

Fort Paragon

CT91PT

Margate Central

Data Sources

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