Postcode CT8 8BQ is located in an urban city, within the Westgate-on-Sea area of Thanet in the South East region, and forms part of the Westgate area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 80% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westgate is £48,297 per year. The median sale price in Westgate-on-Sea is £275,000 (around £319 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £198,750 and £335,000. The nearest station is Westgate-On-Sea, about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Adrian Square.
Westgate has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,859 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Westgate has a very low crime rate, with approximately 16.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Westgate is £48,297 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT8 8BQ.
Westgate near CT8 8BQ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Westgate-On-Sea | N/A | Walking directions to Westgate-On-Sea |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Adrian Square | Small | Walking directions to Adrian Square |
| 0.5 mi | Ethelbert Square | Small | Walking directions to Ethelbert Square |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £319 per square foot) in Westgate-on-Sea area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,150,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £347,250 | £404 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £329,000 | £360 |
| Terraced | 36 | £277,500 | £305 |
| Flats | 38 | £172,000 | £299 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £314,998 | £160,000 | £244,000 | £225,500 |
| 2017 | £334,750 | £146,500 | £234,500 | £226,500 |
| 2018 | £328,000 | £149,950 | £256,000 | £245,500 |
| 2019 | £370,000 | £145,000 | £251,250 | £240,000 |
| 2020 | £360,000 | £148,000 | £285,000 | £242,500 |
| 2021 | £392,500 | £165,000 | £290,000 | £285,000 |
| 2022 | £586,250 | £203,000 | £330,000 | £299,250 |
| 2023 | £445,000 | £190,000 | £320,000 | £330,000 |
| 2024 | £400,000 | £160,000 | £290,000 | £313,000 |
| 2025 | £450,000 | £158,000 | £320,000 | £299,500 |
| 2026 | £339,750 | £167,000 | £332,000 | £273,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £259 | £260 | £280 | £216 |
| 2017 | £329 | £257 | £254 | £240 |
| 2018 | £284 | £243 | £279 | £243 |
| 2019 | £275 | £240 | £271 | £261 |
| 2020 | £305 | £267 | £291 | £263 |
| 2021 | £350 | £275 | £301 | £286 |
| 2022 | £352 | £317 | £380 | £337 |
| 2023 | £345 | £297 | £340 | £320 |
| 2024 | £383 | £294 | £310 | £324 |
| 2025 | £389 | £281 | £353 | £305 |
| 2026 | £435 | £270 | £315 | £289 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT8 8BQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan 2026 | 101, Victoria Avenue, Westgate-On-Sea, CT8 8BQ | Terraced | Freehold | £312,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 122, Victoria Avenue, Westgate-On-Sea, CT8 8BQ | Terraced | Freehold | £308,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2025 | 94, Victoria Avenue, Westgate-On-Sea, CT8 8BQ | Terraced | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2026 | 121, Victoria Avenue, Westgate-On-Sea, CT8 8BG | Terraced | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 03 Aug 2026 | 20, Richborough Road, Westgate-On-Sea, CT8 8DF | Terraced | Freehold | £290,000 |
In the CT8 8BQ postcode area, located within Westgate, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Crispin's Infant School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Saviour's Church of England Junior School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Mar 2014. | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Ursuline College | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Nov 2022. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CT8 8BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 17-19 Station Road, Westgate-on-Sea, CT8 8RB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Station Superstore | 49 Station Road, Westgate-on-Sea, CT8 8QY | Walking directions to Station Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | Edward's Supermarket | 51-53 Station Road, Westgate-on-Sea, CT8 8QY | Walking directions to Edward's Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | 56 St. Mildreds Road, Westgate-On-Sea, CT8 8RF | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.5 mi | Westgate Supermarker | 23-27 Cambourne Avenue, Westgate-on-Sea, CT8 8NA | Walking directions to Westgate Supermarker |
Annual council tax rates for Thanet district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CT8 8BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bertie James Braidwood
Westgate-on-Sea - Elected 4 May 2023
David Donaldson
Westgate-on-Sea - Elected 4 May 2023
Matthew Scott
Westgate-on-Sea - Elected 4 May 2023
Roger Gale
Herne Bay and Sandwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CT8 8BQ records about 17 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CT8 8BQ in Westgate-on-Sea is £275,000 (about £319 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to CT8 8BQ, including St Crispin's Infant School (Requires improvement), St Saviour's Church of England Junior School (Good) and Ursuline College (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CT8 8BQ is Westgate-On-Sea, about 629 m away.
CT8 8BQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,859 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Herne Bay and Sandwich covering CT8 8BQ is Roger Gale (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Bertie James Braidwood (Thanet Independents), David Donaldson (Labour Party) and Matthew Scott (Conservative and Unionist Party).