Postcode CT8 8PB 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 moderate crime levels, with around 66.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Westgate is £48,297 per year. The nearest station is Westgate-On-Sea located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 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 10,914 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Westgate has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 66.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 315 ft away from CT8 8PB.
Westgate near CT8 8PB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Westgate-On-Sea | N/A | Walking directions to Westgate-On-Sea |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Adrian Square | Small | Walking directions to Adrian Square |
| 0.3 mi | Ethelbert Square | Small | Walking directions to Ethelbert Square |
Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Westgate-on-Sea area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,115,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £450,000 |
| Flats | 48 | £157,250 |
| Terraced | 34 | £302,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £325,000 |
10 year median price trend in Westgate-on-Sea
In the CT8 8PB postcode area, located within Westgate, there are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT8 8PB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 56 St. Mildreds Road, Westgate-On-Sea, CT8 8RF | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Edward's Supermarket | 51-53 Station Road, Westgate-on-Sea, CT8 8QY | Walking directions to Edward's Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Station Superstore | 49 Station Road, Westgate-on-Sea, CT8 8QY | Walking directions to Station Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 17-19 Station Road, Westgate-on-Sea, CT8 8RB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Westgate Supermarker | 23-27 Cambourne Avenue, Westgate-on-Sea, CT8 8NA | Walking directions to Westgate Supermarker |
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.
Elected local representatives for CT8 8PB, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.