Postcode CT8 8RQ 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 very high crime levels, with around 102.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 0.2 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 a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,656 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Westgate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% 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 12 ft away from CT8 8RQ.
Westgate near CT8 8RQ 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 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT8 8RQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2025 | 8, Victoria Mews, Westgate-On-Sea, CT8 8RQ | Terraced | Freehold | £318,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2025 | 17, Essex Road, Westgate-On-Sea, CT8 8AP | Terraced | Freehold | £262,500 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 15, Roxburgh Road, Westgate-On-Sea, CT8 8RX | Other | Freehold | £1,250,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2025 | Flat 5, Pilar Court, 28, Roxburgh Road, Westgate-On-Sea, CT8 8RX | Flats | Leasehold | £295,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 5, Conifer Court, Edith Road, Westgate-On-Sea, CT8 8RU | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 |
In the CT8 8RQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Saviour's Church of England Junior School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Mar 2014. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Crispin's Infant School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | Ursuline College | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Nov 2022. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CT8 8RQ
| 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CT8 8RQ, 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 8RQ records about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 8RQ 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 8RQ, including St Saviour's Church of England Junior School (Good), St Crispin's Infant School (Requires improvement) and Ursuline College (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CT8 8RQ is Westgate-On-Sea, about 315 m away.
CT8 8RQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,656 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 8RQ 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).