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CT8 8NB

Guildford Avenue

Westgate-on-Sea

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Detailed insights for CT8 8NB

Overview

Postcode CT8 8NB 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 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 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.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
17
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
18.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Westgate has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,311 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Westgate has a very low crime rate, with approximately 16.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.4%

Approximately 18.4% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Westgate is £48,297 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 126 ft away from CT8 8NB.

Flood risk

No risk

Westgate near CT8 8NB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Westgate-On-Sea located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CT8 8NB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Westgate-On-Sea

N/A

Walking directions to Westgate-On-Sea

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CT8 8NB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miAdrian SquareSmallWalking directions to Adrian Square
0.4 miEthelbert SquareSmallWalking directions to Ethelbert Square

Area Profile

Population
359
Population density
3,988.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.55(-70%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.3(-65%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.82(-41%)
Other theft
1.43(-75%)
Other crime
0.95(-50%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
323
90.22%
Other White
14
3.91%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.4%
Indian
4
1.12%
Other Asian
4
1.12%
Total population: 358

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
24.52%
No qualifications
71
22.9%
Level 3 (A level)
59
19.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
13.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.03%
Total 16+ residents: 310

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
34.97%
Owns with a mortgage
52
31.9%
Other social rented
23
14.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
7.36%
Shared ownership
7
4.29%
Total households: 163

Property prices in Westgate-on-Sea

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£328
Sales (last 12 months)105
Typical range (middle 50%)£178K – £350K

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £328 per square foot) in Westgate-on-Sea area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,115,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westgate-on-Sea over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£420,000£406
Semi-Detached24£327,000£357
Terraced28£304,000£287
Flats40£162,250£301

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westgate-on-Sea

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westgate-on-Sea.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£299,995£162,500£239,000£224,000
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£157,500£320,000£300,000
2026£316,000£162,000£329,000£280,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westgate-on-Sea.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westgate-on-Sea.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£272£266£273£217
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£397£277£353£295
2026£364£289£296£284
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westgate-on-Sea.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Westgate-on-Sea in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT8 8NB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT8 8NB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 2026159, Canterbury Road, Westgate-On-Sea, CT8 8NHSemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
14 Oct 2025157, Canterbury Road, Westgate-On-Sea, CT8 8NHSemi-DetachedFreehold£415,000
05 Feb 202518, Redhill Road, Westgate-On-Sea, CT8 8NDTerracedFreehold£235,000
29 Apr 2025150, Canterbury Road, Westgate-On-Sea, CT8 8NJDetachedFreehold£200,000
09 Jul 202561, Guildford Avenue, Westgate-On-Sea, CT8 8NETerracedFreehold£234,000

Schools

In the CT8 8NB postcode area, located within Westgate, there are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CT8 8NB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Saviour's Church of England Junior SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Crispin's Community Primary Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryUrsuline CollegeAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT8 8NB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CT8 8NB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWestgate Supermarker23-27 Cambourne Avenue, Westgate-on-Sea, CT8 8NAWalking directions to Westgate Supermarker
0.3 miEdward's Supermarket51-53 Station Road, Westgate-on-Sea, CT8 8QYWalking directions to Edward's Supermarket
0.3 miBest-one56 St. Mildreds Road, Westgate-On-Sea, CT8 8RFWalking directions to Best-one
0.3 miStation Superstore49 Station Road, Westgate-on-Sea, CT8 8QYWalking directions to Station Superstore
0.4 miCo-op Food17-19 Station Road, Westgate-on-Sea, CT8 8RBWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Thanet district (2025-26).

Band A£1,594
Band B£1,860
Band C£2,126
Band D£2,391
Band E£2,923
Band F£3,454
Band G£3,985
Band H£4,782

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CT8 8NB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bertie James Braidwood

Westgate-on-Sea - Elected 4 May 2023

Thanet Independents

David Donaldson

Westgate-on-Sea - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Matthew Scott

Westgate-on-Sea - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Roger Gale

Herne Bay and Sandwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictThanetE07000114
Parliamentary ConstituencyHerne Bay and SandwichE14001282
WardWestgate-on-SeaE05005103
ParishWestgate-on-SeaE04012472
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WestgateE02005138
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Thanet 007EE01024716
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CT8 8NB

Is CT8 8NB (Westgate) safe?

The area around CT8 8NB 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.

What is the average house price near CT8 8NB?

The median sale price around CT8 8NB in Westgate is £280,000 (about £328 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CT8 8NB?

There are 4 schools close to CT8 8NB, including St Saviour's Church of England Junior School (Good), St Crispin's Community Primary Infant School (Good) and Ursuline College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CT8 8NB?

The closest station to CT8 8NB is Westgate-On-Sea, about 547 m away.

How deprived is the area around CT8 8NB?

CT8 8NB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,311 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CT8 8NB (Westgate) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Herne Bay and Sandwich covering CT8 8NB 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.