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CT9 5JW

Canterbury Road

Westbrook

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Overview

Postcode CT9 5JW 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 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

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

22%

Approximately 22.0% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 42 ft away from CT9 5JW.

Flood risk

No risk

Westbrook & Garlinge near CT9 5JW 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 5JW
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 5JW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miGeorge ParkSmallWalking directions to George Park

Area Profile

Population
399
Population density
4,038.5 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
366
91.96%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
1.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.26%
Other White
5
1.26%
Chinese
3
0.75%
Total population: 398

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
26.41%
Level 3 (A level)
77
22.85%
No qualifications
62
18.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
12.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
7.72%
Total 16+ residents: 337

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
36.31%
Owns with a mortgage
47
27.98%
Other social rented
36
21.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
12.5%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.19%
Total households: 168

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT9 5JW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT9 5JW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 2025166 - 168, Canterbury Road, Margate, CT9 5JWOtherFreehold£352,000
13 Mar 2025225, Canterbury Road, Margate, CT9 5JPSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
26 Sept 202513, Bridge Road, Margate, CT9 5JNDetachedFreehold£482,500
13 Aug 202515, Bridge Road, Margate, CT9 5JNDetachedFreehold£448,000
05 Mar 2026Flat 6, 1, Roselawn Gardens, Margate, CT9 5JDFlatsLeasehold£90,000

Schools

In the CT9 5JW postcode area, located within Westbrook & Garlinge, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CT9 5JW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryGarlinge Primary School and NurseryFoundation school

Good

0.6 miNot applicableCherry TreeOther independent special school

Outstanding

0.6 miSecondaryHartsdown AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT9 5JW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CT9 5JW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCostcutter166-168 Canterbury Road, Margate, CT9 5JWWalking directions to Costcutter
0.1 miM&S Simply Food233 Canterbury Road, Margate, CT9 5JPWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.1 miGarlinge Newsagents54 High Street, Margate, CT9 5LWWalking directions to Garlinge Newsagents

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 5JW, 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 5JW

Is CT9 5JW (Westbrook & Garlinge) safe?

The area around CT9 5JW 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 5JW?

The median sale price around CT9 5JW 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 5JW?

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

What is the nearest station to CT9 5JW?

The closest station to CT9 5JW is Westgate-On-Sea, about 1,143 m away.

How deprived is the area around CT9 5JW?

CT9 5JW 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 5JW (Westbrook & Garlinge) in Parliament and on the local council?

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