Postcode CT9 5LW is located in an urban city, within the Garlinge ward of Thanet in the South East region, and forms part of the Westbrook & Garlinge area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.8 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.
Westbrook & Garlinge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,755 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Westbrook & Garlinge has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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.
The average income per household in Westbrook & Garlinge is £54,137 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 299 ft away from CT9 5LW.
Westbrook & Garlinge near CT9 5LW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Westgate-On-Sea located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Westgate-On-Sea | N/A | Walking directions to Westgate-On-Sea |
| 0.9 mi | Margate | N/A | Walking directions to Margate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | George Park | Small | Walking directions to George Park |
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £307,500 (about £310 per square foot) in Garlinge area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £432,500 | £296 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £307,500 | £335 |
| Terraced | 7 | £250,000 | £246 |
| Flats | 3 | £115,000 | £194 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £327,475 | £118,000 | £240,000 | £180,000 |
| 2017 | £313,000 | £99,000 | £255,000 | £190,000 |
| 2018 | £255,000 | £95,000 | £268,500 | £210,000 |
| 2019 | £306,500 | £154,500 | £260,000 | £225,000 |
| 2020 | £352,500 | £131,250 | £275,000 | £213,500 |
| 2021 | £330,000 | £135,000 | £325,000 | £250,000 |
| 2022 | £452,000 | £128,000 | £350,000 | £258,000 |
| 2023 | £435,000 | £129,000 | £340,000 | £261,500 |
| 2024 | £650,000 | £153,000 | £315,000 | £240,000 |
| 2025 | £410,000 | £120,000 | £318,750 | £258,750 |
| 2026 | £440,000 | £90,000 | £297,500 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £259 | £194 | £257 | £178 |
| 2017 | £254 | £181 | £243 | £240 |
| 2018 | £284 | £204 | £264 | £241 |
| 2019 | £285 | £207 | £266 | £241 |
| 2020 | £275 | £225 | £259 | £221 |
| 2021 | £347 | £252 | £289 | £252 |
| 2022 | £377 | £250 | £328 | £294 |
| 2023 | £324 | £276 | £363 | £302 |
| 2024 | £332 | £245 | £340 | £280 |
| 2025 | £296 | £236 | £319 | £255 |
| 2026 | £301 | £155 | £348 | — |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT9 5LW.
In the CT9 5LW postcode area, located within Westbrook & Garlinge, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT9 5LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Garlinge Newsagents | 54 High Street, Margate, CT9 5LW | Walking directions to Garlinge Newsagents |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 166-168 Canterbury Road, Margate, CT9 5JW | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | 233 Canterbury Road, Margate, CT9 5JP | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
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.
Elected local representatives for CT9 5LW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Darren Oxborrow
Garlinge - Elected 30 Oct 2025
Roger Gale
Herne Bay and Sandwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CT9 5LW records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.
The median sale price around CT9 5LW in Westbrook & Garlinge is £307,500 (about £310 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to CT9 5LW, including Garlinge Primary School and Nursery (Good), Hartsdown Academy (Good) and Cherry Tree (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CT9 5LW is Westgate-On-Sea, about 1,228 m away.
CT9 5LW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,755 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Herne Bay and Sandwich covering CT9 5LW is Roger Gale (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Darren Oxborrow (Reform UK).
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.