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CT9 5DT

Westcliff Gardens

Westbrook

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Overview

Postcode CT9 5DT is located in an urban city, within the Westbrook ward of Thanet in the South East region, and forms part of the Westbrook & Garlinge area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westbrook & Garlinge is £54,137 per year. The nearest station is Margate, about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is George Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Westbrook & Garlinge has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,826 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Westbrook & Garlinge has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Westbrook & Garlinge is £54,137 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT9 5DT.

Flood risk

No risk

Westbrook & Garlinge near CT9 5DT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Margate located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CT9 5DT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Margate

N/A

Walking directions to Margate
1 mi

Westgate-On-Sea

N/A

Walking directions to Westgate-On-Sea

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CT9 5DT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miGeorge ParkSmallWalking directions to George Park

Area Profile

Population
362
Population density
4,846.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.12(+20%)
Shoplifting
19.4(+143%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.55(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.24(-3%)
Other theft
4.85(-14%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
321
88.19%
Other White
17
4.67%
Chinese
8
2.2%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
2.2%
Irish
3
0.82%
Total population: 364

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
30.58%
Level 3 (A level)
59
20.27%
No qualifications
43
14.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
12.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
12.71%
Total 16+ residents: 291

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
43.57%
Owns with a mortgage
44
31.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
22.14%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.14%
Other social rented
1
0.71%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Westbrook

Median price£336,000
Price per sq ft£318
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£235K – £540K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £336,000 (about £318 per square foot) in Westbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £980,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£554,000£402
Terraced6£388,500£296
Semi-Detached16£380,000£272
Flats16£165,000£299

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westbrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westbrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£460,000£170,000£233,000£259,995
2017£435,000£191,500£325,000£240,000
2018£462,000£180,000£290,000£327,500
2019£451,250£155,000£324,995£227,300
2020£466,000£159,500£341,500£360,000
2021£525,000£225,000£390,000£430,000
2022£537,500£232,500£480,000£400,000
2023£630,000£220,000£395,500£422,500
2024£640,000£242,500£349,250£425,000
2025£554,000£190,000£425,000£440,000
2026£640,000£174,000£310,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westbrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westbrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285£254£277£233
2017£288£271£279£236
2018£316£282£255£246
2019£306£274£292£244
2020£352£266£299£220
2021£358£336£307£312
2022£428£372£344£297
2023£461£344£341£332
2024£357£355£327£286
2025£391£306£323£317
2026£263£293£329
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westbrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Westbrook in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT9 5DT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT9 5DT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Feb 202621, Westcliff Gardens, Margate, CT9 5DTDetachedFreehold£640,000
28 Nov 2025Flat 2, 3, Cliffe Avenue, Margate, CT9 5DUFlatsLeasehold£125,000
03 Nov 202513, Cliffe Avenue, Margate, CT9 5DUSemi-DetachedFreehold£490,000
28 May 20255, Cliffe Avenue, Margate, CT9 5DUSemi-DetachedFreehold£550,000
20 Jun 2025Flat 2, Greenside House, 14, Royal Esplanade, Margate, CT9 5QEFlatsLeasehold£255,000

Schools

In the CT9 5DT postcode area, located within Westbrook & Garlinge, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CT9 5DT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableCherry TreeOther independent special school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryGarlinge Primary School and NurseryFoundation school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryHartsdown AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT9 5DT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CT9 5DT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express56 Canterbury Road, Margate, CT9 5BGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miWestbrook General Stores101 Canterbury Road, Margate, CT9 5AXWalking directions to Westbrook General Stores
0.3 miWestbrook Food and Wine77-79 Canterbury Road, Margate, CT9 5AXWalking directions to Westbrook Food and Wine
0.4 miCostcutter166-168 Canterbury Road, Margate, CT9 5JWWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miPremier Convenience Store55 Canterbury Road, Margate, CT9 5ASWalking directions to Premier Convenience Store

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 5DT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Elysa Chiarina D'Abbro

Westbrook - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

John Martin Edwards

Westbrook - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Roger Gale

Herne Bay and Sandwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictThanetE07000114
Parliamentary ConstituencyHerne Bay and SandwichE14001282
WardWestbrookE05005102
ParishThanet, unparished areaE43000241
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Westbrook & GarlingeE02005136
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Thanet 005DE01024711
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CT9 5DT

Is CT9 5DT (Westbrook & Garlinge) safe?

The area around CT9 5DT records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 5DT?

The median sale price around CT9 5DT in Westbrook & Garlinge is £336,000 (about £318 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CT9 5DT?

There are 3 schools close to CT9 5DT, including Cherry Tree (Outstanding), Garlinge Primary School and Nursery (Good) and Hartsdown Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CT9 5DT?

The closest station to CT9 5DT is Margate, about 842 m away.

How deprived is the area around CT9 5DT?

CT9 5DT scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,826 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CT9 5DT (Westbrook & Garlinge) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Herne Bay and Sandwich covering CT9 5DT is Roger Gale (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Elysa Chiarina D'Abbro (Labour Party) and John Martin Edwards (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.