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CT9 3XL

Cowley Rise

Dane Valley

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Overview

Postcode CT9 3XL is located in an urban city, within the Dane Valley ward of Thanet in the South East region, and forms part of the Dane Valley & Northdown Hill area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dane Valley & Northdown Hill is £45,926 per year. The nearest station is Broadstairs, about 1.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
127
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
39.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Dane Valley & Northdown Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 423 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Dane Valley & Northdown Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.8%

Approximately 39.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Dane Valley & Northdown Hill is £45,926 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 125 ft away from CT9 3XL.

Flood risk

No risk

Dane Valley & Northdown Hill near CT9 3XL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Broadstairs located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
340
Population density
7,875.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
80.25(+153%)
Anti-social behaviour
59.87(+387%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.84(+285%)
Drugs
7.01(+154%)
Public order
4.46(-27%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
302
88.3%
Other White
19
5.56%
Other Asian
8
2.34%
Arab
6
1.75%
Other
4
1.17%
Total population: 342

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
62
23.94%
Level 4+ (Degree)
56
21.62%
Level 3 (A level)
43
16.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
15.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
14.29%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
35
28.46%
Social rents from council
34
27.64%
Owns with a mortgage
22
17.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.82%
Other social rented
15
12.2%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Dane Valley

Median price£265,000
Price per sq ft£276
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £306K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £276 per square foot) in Dane Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dane Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£307,500£338
Semi-Detached16£279,500£301
Terraced30£253,500£248
Flats5£114,000£216

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dane Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dane Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250,000£110,000£197,498£171,000
2017£292,500£97,000£220,000£193,000
2018£304,750£80,000£245,000£199,998
2019£326,000£88,750£240,000£200,000
2020£330,000£104,000£239,500£210,000
2021£375,000£110,500£267,500£225,000
2022£435,000£118,750£350,000£264,000
2023£430,000£127,500£278,000£264,500
2024£360,000£189,000£320,000£265,000
2025£308,000£107,000£280,000£256,000
2026£360,000£140,000£275,000£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dane Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dane Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£259£129£194£192
2017£245£176£206£203
2018£293£159£233£221
2019£284£174£235£208
2020£263£194£233£220
2021£314£205£272£249
2022£365£228£321£283
2023£347£252£307£276
2024£429£263£302£280
2025£381£214£315£261
2026£307£277£275£240
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dane Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dane Valley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT9 3XL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT9 3XL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 May 202639, William Avenue, Margate, CT9 3XTTerracedFreehold£165,000
09 Jun 202548, Arlington Gardens, Margate, CT9 3TASemi-DetachedFreehold£279,000
04 Jul 202514, Dane Mount, Margate, CT9 3SATerracedFreehold£190,000
28 Feb 202523, Dane Mount, Margate, CT9 3SAFlatsLeasehold£110,000
27 Oct 202516, Elfrida Close, Margate, CT9 3XPTerracedFreehold£260,000

Schools

In the CT9 3XL postcode area, located within Dane Valley & Northdown Hill, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CT9 3XL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryNorthdown Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miNot applicableSt Anthony's SchoolFoundation special school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableCross Keys LearningOther independent special school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT9 3XL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CT9 3XL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCowley Rise Store4 Cowley Rise, Margate, CT9 3XLWalking directions to Cowley Rise Store
0.4 miDomingos Mini Market48 Dane Valley Road, Margate, CT9 3RXWalking directions to Domingos Mini Market
0.4 miThe Shop on The Hill68 Northdown Road, Broadstairs, CT10 3JDWalking directions to The Shop on The Hill

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 CT9 3XL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jack Packman

Dane Valley - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Martin John Boyd

Dane Valley - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Ruth Duckworth

Dane Valley - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Polly Billington

East Thanet - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictThanetE07000114
Parliamentary ConstituencyEast ThanetE14001216
WardDane ValleyE05005089
ParishThanet, unparished areaE43000241
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Dane Valley & Northdown HillE02005137
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Thanet 006DE01024663
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CT9 3XL

Is CT9 3XL (Dane Valley & Northdown Hill) safe?

The area around CT9 3XL records about 127 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.

What is the average house price near CT9 3XL?

The median sale price around CT9 3XL in Dane Valley & Northdown Hill is £265,000 (about £276 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CT9 3XL?

There are 9 schools close to CT9 3XL, including Northdown Primary School (Good), St Anthony's School (Good) and Cross Keys Learning (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CT9 3XL?

CT9 3XL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 423 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CT9 3XL (Dane Valley & Northdown Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for East Thanet covering CT9 3XL is Polly Billington (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jack Packman (Labour Party), Martin John Boyd (Labour Party) and Ruth Duckworth (Labour 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.