Postcode CT8 8LH 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% 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 £277,500 (around £317 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £215,000 and £335,000. The nearest station is Westgate-On-Sea, about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Adrian Square.
Westgate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,183 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Westgate has an average crime rate, with approximately 66 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 75 ft away from CT8 8LH.
Westgate near CT8 8LH 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Westgate-On-Sea | N/A | Walking directions to Westgate-On-Sea |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Adrian Square | Small | Walking directions to Adrian Square |
| 0.3 mi | Ethelbert Square | Small | Walking directions to Ethelbert Square |
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £277,500 (about £317 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 | 15 | £350,000 | £389 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £329,000 | £360 |
| Terraced | 41 | £273,000 | £293 |
| Flats | 39 | £170,000 | £285 |
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 | £329,000 | £270,000 |
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 | £384 | £277 | £353 | £305 |
| 2026 | £435 | £270 | £320 | £290 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT8 8LH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2026 | 49, Elm Grove, Westgate-On-Sea, CT8 8LD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 11 Sept 2025 | 29, Elm Grove, Westgate-On-Sea, CT8 8LD | Detached | Freehold | £545,000 | |
| 18 Sept 2025 | Flat 1 Basement, 74, Cuthbert Road, Westgate-On-Sea, CT8 8PA | Flats | Leasehold | £122,000 | |
| 17 Sept 2026 | 11, Ryders Avenue, Westgate-On-Sea, CT8 8LN | Detached | Freehold | £740,000 | |
| 14 May 2026 | 9, Ryders Avenue, Westgate-On-Sea, CT8 8LN | Detached | Freehold | £325,000 |
In the CT8 8LH postcode area, located within Westgate, there are 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Saviour's Church of England Junior School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Mar 2014. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Ursuline College | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Nov 2022. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Crispin's Infant School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2025. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CT8 8LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Westgate Supermarker | 23-27 Cambourne Avenue, Westgate-on-Sea, CT8 8NA | Walking directions to Westgate Supermarker |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 56 St. Mildreds Road, Westgate-On-Sea, CT8 8RF | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Edward's Supermarket | 51-53 Station Road, Westgate-on-Sea, CT8 8QY | Walking directions to Edward's Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Station Superstore | 49 Station Road, Westgate-on-Sea, CT8 8QY | Walking directions to Station Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 17-19 Station Road, Westgate-on-Sea, CT8 8RB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 8LH, 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 8LH records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 public order.
The median sale price around CT8 8LH in Westgate-on-Sea is £277,500 (about £317 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to CT8 8LH, including St Saviour's Church of England Junior School (Good), Ursuline College (Good) and St Crispin's Infant School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CT8 8LH is Westgate-On-Sea, about 474 m away.
CT8 8LH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,183 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 8LH 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).