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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

CT91HJ

Fort Hill

CT91LJ

Ramsgate Road

CT91BZ

King Street

CT91FP

Turkey Street

CT91JH

Margate Central

CT91JU

High Street

CT91HU

Trinity Square

CT91DA

King Street

CT91PD

Fort Hill

CT91LF

Grosvenor Gardens

CT91TJ

St Peters Road

CT91ST

Church Street

CT99SG

Margate Central

CT91SX

Cowper Road

CT91HN

Fort Crescent

Data Sources

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