Postcode CT9 5BW is located in an urban city, within the Westbrook ward of Thanet in the South East region, and forms part of the Margate Town area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 157.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Margate Town is £38,400 per year. The nearest station is Margate located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Hartsdown Park.
Margate Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,563 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Margate Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 157.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Margate Town is £38,400 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 49 ft away from CT9 5BW.
Margate Town near CT9 5BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Margate located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Margate | N/A | Walking directions to Margate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hartsdown Park | Large | Walking directions to Hartsdown Park |
| 0.5 mi | George Park | Small | Walking directions to George Park |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Westbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 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 | 17 | £625,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £192,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £357,500 |
| Terraced | 10 | £397,500 |
10 year median price trend in Westbrook
In the CT9 5BW postcode area, located within Margate Town, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT9 5BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Premier Convenience Store | 55 Canterbury Road, Margate, CT9 5AS | Walking directions to Premier Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Westbrook Food and Wine | 77-79 Canterbury Road, Margate, CT9 5AX | Walking directions to Westbrook Food and Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Westbrook General Stores | 101 Canterbury Road, Margate, CT9 5AX | Walking directions to Westbrook General Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 56 Canterbury Road, Margate, CT9 5BG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 22 Marine Terrace, Margate, CT9 1XJ | Walking directions to Londis |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.