Postcode CT8 8AS is located in an urban city, within the Westgate-on-Sea ward of Thanet in the South East region, and forms part of the Westgate area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Westgate is £34,700 per year. The nearest station is Westgate-On-Sea located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Adrian Square.
Westgate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,332 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Westgate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Westgate is £34,700 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 140 ft away from CT8 8AS.
Westgate near CT8 8AS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Westgate-On-Sea located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Westgate-On-Sea | N/A | Walking directions to Westgate-On-Sea |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Adrian Square | Small | Walking directions to Adrian Square |
| 0.2 mi | Ethelbert Square | Small | Walking directions to Ethelbert Square |
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Westgate-on-Sea area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,715 up to £950,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £420,000 |
| Flats | 61 | £157,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £305,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £308,500 |
10 year median price trend in Westgate-on-Sea
In the CT8 8AS postcode area, located within Westgate, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT8 8AS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 17-19 Station Road, Westgate-on-Sea, CT8 8RB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Station Superstore | 49 Station Road, Westgate-on-Sea, CT8 8QY | Walking directions to Station Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Edward's Supermarket | 51-53 Station Road, Westgate-on-Sea, CT8 8QY | Walking directions to Edward's Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 56 St. Mildreds Road, Westgate-On-Sea, CT8 8RF | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.5 mi | M&S Simply Food | 233 Canterbury Road, Margate, CT9 5JP | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
Annual council tax rates for Thanet district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.