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Margate Town

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About

Margate Town occupies a coastal position within the Thanet district. Its central area is defined by the sweeping curve of Margate Main Sands and the tidal inlet of the harbour. The town's layout extends from the seafront inland, with streets containing a mix of retail and residential buildings. The area includes the Old Town's narrower lanes near the harbour arm.

The area is closely associated with the Turner Contemporary gallery, a modern structure situated on the seafront promenade. A notable local feature is the Dreamland amusement park, with its vintage scenic railway rollercoaster. The seafront also contains the shell grotto, a subterranean passageway decorated with mosaics. Margate's economy remains connected to its coastal location and seasonal tourism.

Area overview

On average Margate Town has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 151 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Margate Town is £41,754 per year. There are 1 schools in Margate Town: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Margate Town is home to around 7,994 people, with a population density of about 6,192.6 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
151
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Margate Town Population
7,994
Population density
6,192.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
81.94(+160%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.65(+234%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.39(+123%)
Other theft
13.76(+147%)
Public order
9.76(+60%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,352
79.43%
Other White
592
7.4%
Other Asian
153
1.91%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
116
1.45%
Other
115
1.44%
Total population: 7,997

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,760
27.75%
No qualifications
1,363
21.49%
Level 3 (A level)
1,055
16.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
961
15.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
719
11.34%
Total 16+ residents: 6,343

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,613
45.6%
Owns with a mortgage
693
19.59%
Owns outright
653
18.46%
Other social rented
313
8.85%
Social rents from council
143
4.04%
Total households: 3,537

Property prices in Margate Town

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £221,000 in Margate Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,115,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Margate Town 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 Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£670,000
Flats26£143,250
Semi-Detached8£285,000
Terraced41£240,000

10 years median price trend in Margate Town

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

All postcodes in Margate Town

CT91XR

All Saints Avenue

CT95RX

Connaught Gardens

CT99SA

Margate Central

CT91RE

Margate Central

CT95SS

Buckingham Road

CT94DW

Tivoli Park Gardens

CT91UE

Park Crescent Road

CT95FR

Turnstone Mews

CT99SR

Margate Central

CT91GA

Poets Corner

CT91JN

High Street

CT95SY

Alexandra Road

Data Sources

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