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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

CT91XB

Eaton Road

CT91JL

High Street

CT91TS

Milton Avenue

CT91TF

St Peters Road

CT91GA

Poets Corner

CT91UH

Marine Gardens

CT99TE

Margate Central

CT91QG

Walpole Road

CT91BU

Newby's Place

CT91TZ

Bakery Mews

CT91PU

Hawley Street

CT91RE

Margate Central

CT91XP

All Saints Avenue

CT91HR

Trinity Square

CT91TT

Milton Avenue

CT99TF

Margate Central

CT91UF

Park Crescent Road

CT91NS

Union Crescent

CT91UY

Grosvenor Place

CT99SX

Margate Central

CT91LT

St Johns Street

CT91JG

The Centre

CT91DJ

Marine Drive

CT91TA

Church Road

CT91HQ

Fort Mount

CT91TP

Osborne Terrace

CT91EZ

The Parade

CT99SQ

Margate Central

CT91AT

Duke Street

CT91QE

King Street

CT99ZZ

Margate Central

CT91HS

Trinity Square

CT91HA

Margate Central

CT99SS

Margate Central

CT92SU

Addiscombe Road

CT91TB

Church Street

CT91EG

New Street

CT91BY

Eaton Close

CT91NR

Union Crescent

CT92RX

Addiscombe Road

CT91AE

Kings Mews

CT91QJ

Chapel Court

CT91SZ

Milton Square

CT91QB

Love Lane

CT91HL

Fort Hill

CT91AN

High Street

CT91FQ

Belgrave Road

CT91LU

St Johns Road

CT91LX

Lausanne Terrace

CT99SH

Margate Central

CT91UX

Grosvenor Place

CT99ST

Margate Central

CT99TA

Margate Central

CT91LW

Victoria Road

CT91LG

High Street

CT91ES

Market Place

CT91LZ

Margate Central

CT91QA

Hawley Street

CT91NP

Princes Street

CT91UJ

Albert Terrace

CT91XJ

Marine Terrace

CT91QL

Dane Hill

CT91XR

All Saints Avenue

CT91EW

Broad Street

CT91XG

Belgrave Road

CT91XQ

Belgrave Road

CT91PF

Hawley Square

CT91LR

Charlotte Square

CT91DT

High Street

CT91TQ

Alma Road

CT91FG

Margate Central

CT99SZ

Margate Central

CT91JP

Windsor Mews

CT91JZ

High Street

CT91AZ

Albert Mews

CT92RU

Addiscombe Gardens

CT91QP

Dane Hill

CT91QZ

Spellers Court

CT91UT

Eaton Hill

CT91PR

Margate Central

CT91NY

Hawley Square

CT91TL

St Peters Footpath

CT91JJ

St John's Street

CT95SB

Queens Avenue

CT91PN

Addington Street

CT91TH

St Peters Road

CT91HP

Albion Place

CT99SB

Margate Central

CT91PA

Margate Central

CT91LB

Mill Lane

CT91LD

Charlotte Square

CT99SF

Margate Central

CT91UP

Marine Gardens

CT91LH

Vicarage Crescent

CT91JD

The Rendezvous

CT91AU

Herbert Place

CT91LL

High Street

CT91JS

Fort Promenade

CT99SN

Margate Central

CT91PP

Union Row

Data Sources

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