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CT9 5EJ

Royal Esplanade

Westbrook

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Overview

Postcode CT9 5EJ is located in an urban city, within the Westbrook area of Thanet in the South East region, and forms part of the Westbrook & Garlinge area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westbrook & Garlinge is £54,137 per year. The median sale price in Westbrook is £327,500 (around £328 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £223,000 and £533,750. The nearest station is Westgate-On-Sea, about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is George Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Westbrook & Garlinge has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,193 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Westbrook & Garlinge has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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 5EJ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Westgate-On-Sea located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CT9 5EJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Westgate-On-Sea

N/A

Walking directions to Westgate-On-Sea
0.8 mi

Margate

N/A

Walking directions to Margate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CT9 5EJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGeorge ParkSmallWalking directions to George Park

Area Profile

Population
283
Population density
1,342.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.37(-61%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.66(-30%)
Other theft
4.33(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.71(-42%)
Drugs
2.47(-11%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
265
93.31%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
2.46%
Other White
6
2.11%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.41%
Irish
1
0.35%
Total population: 284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
27.6%
No qualifications
44
17.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
15.6%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
13.6%
Total 16+ residents: 250

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
86
68.25%
Owns with a mortgage
35
27.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.38%
Other social rented
2
1.59%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Westbrook

Median price: £327,500
Price per sq ft: £328
Sales (last 12 months): 50
Typical range (middle 50%): £223K – £534K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 (about £328 per square foot) in Westbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 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£607,500£388
Semi-Detached19£330,000£329
Terraced3£295,000£268
Flats14£157,500£287

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£476,250£168,250£252,000£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£185,000£425,000£420,000
2026£645,000£180,000£327,500£295,000
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£267£248£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£303£326£296
2026£385£287£354£403
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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT9 5EJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT9 5EJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jun 202624, Fitzmary Avenue, Margate, CT9 5ELSemi-DetachedFreehold£540,000
27 May 20269, Fitzmary Avenue, Margate, CT9 5ELSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
23 May 202527, Fitzmary Avenue, Margate, CT9 5ELDetachedFreehold£680,000
15 May 20252, Fitzmary Avenue, Margate, CT9 5ELDetachedFreehold£558,000
22 May 20268, Gresham Avenue, Margate, CT9 5EHDetachedFreehold£720,000

Schools

In the CT9 5EJ postcode area, located within Westbrook & Garlinge, there are 3 primary and 1 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.

Nearby schools for CT9 5EJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.6 miPrimaryGarlinge Primary School and NurseryFoundation school
Good
0.8 miSecondaryHartsdown AcademyAcademy converter
Requires improvement
0.9 miPrimarySt Saviour's Church of England Junior SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CT9 5EJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CT9 5EJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCostcutter166-168 Canterbury Road, Margate, CT9 5JWWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miM&S Simply Food233 Canterbury Road, Margate, CT9 5JPWalking directions to M&S Simply Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Thanet district.

Band A£1,661
Band B£1,937
Band C£2,214
Band D£2,491
Band E£3,044
Band F£3,598
Band G£4,152
Band H£4,982

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 5EJ, 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 005EE01024712
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CT9 5EJ

Is CT9 5EJ (Westbrook & Garlinge) safe?

The area around CT9 5EJ records about 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near CT9 5EJ?

The median sale price around CT9 5EJ in Westbrook is £327,500 (about £328 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CT9 5EJ?

There are 4 schools close to CT9 5EJ, including Garlinge Primary School and Nursery (Good), Hartsdown Academy (Requires improvement) and St Saviour's Church of England Junior School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to CT9 5EJ?

The closest station to CT9 5EJ is Westgate-On-Sea, about 1,084 m away.

How deprived is the area around CT9 5EJ?

CT9 5EJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,193 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Herne Bay and Sandwich covering CT9 5EJ 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).