Postcode insights

CT9 5NW

Craven Close

Garlinge

Property search →

Interactive map showing CT9 5NW and surrounding area

Crime
LowHigh

Detailed insights for CT9 5NW

Overview

Postcode CT9 5NW is located in an urban city, within the Garlinge area of Thanet in the South East region, and forms part of the Westbrook & Garlinge area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 Garlinge is £305,000 (around £301 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £247,500 and £351,250. The nearest station is Margate, 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
55%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Westbrook & Garlinge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,409 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Westbrook & Garlinge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

55%

Approximately 55.0% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Westbrook & Garlinge near CT9 5NW 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CT9 5NW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Margate

N/A

Walking directions to Margate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CT9 5NW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miGeorge ParkSmallWalking directions to George Park

Area Profile

Population
290
Population density
2,564.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
76.2(+140%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.9(+70%)
Other theft
11.46(+104%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.42(+15%)
Public order
6.74(+11%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
246
84.25%
Other White
14
4.79%
Other Asian
9
3.08%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.74%
Indian
7
2.4%
Total population: 292

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
87
36.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
20%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
15%
Level 3 (A level)
30
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.83%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
52
39.69%
Owns with a mortgage
25
19.08%
Owns outright
21
16.03%
Social rents from council
20
15.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.16%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Garlinge

Median price: £305,000
Price per sq ft: £301
Sales (last 12 months): 47
Typical range (middle 50%): £248K – £351K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 (about £301 per square foot) in Garlinge area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,500 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Garlinge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£486,250£295
Semi-Detached27£310,000£335
Terraced5£250,000£264
Flats5£115,000£194

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Garlinge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Garlinge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£327,475£118,000£237,500£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£307,500£290,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Garlinge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Garlinge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£259£194£259£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£343£262
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Garlinge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT9 5NW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT9 5NW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Oct 202540, Fulham Avenue, Margate, CT9 5NLSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
03 Nov 202570, Kingston Avenue, Margate, CT9 5NJSemi-DetachedFreehold£317,500
27 Mar 202636, Fulham Avenue, Margate, CT9 5NNSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
19 Jun 202649, Brooke Avenue, Margate, CT9 5NGTerracedFreehold£278,000
01 Dec 202519, Kingston Avenue, Margate, CT9 5NHTerracedFreehold£238,000

Schools

In the CT9 5NW 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 5NW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryGarlinge Primary School and NurseryFoundation school
Good
0.4 miSecondaryHartsdown AcademyAcademy converter
Requires improvement
0.8 miPrimarySt Gregory's Catholic Primary School, MargateAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CT9 5NW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CT9 5NW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miGarlinge Newsagents54 High Street, Margate, CT9 5LWWalking directions to Garlinge Newsagents
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 5NW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Darren Oxborrow

Garlinge - Elected 30 Oct 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Roger Gale

Herne Bay and Sandwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictThanetE07000114
Parliamentary ConstituencyHerne Bay and SandwichE14001282
WardGarlingeE05005091
ParishThanet, unparished areaE43000241
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Westbrook & GarlingeE02005136
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Thanet 005AE01024672
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CT9 5NW

Is CT9 5NW (Westbrook & Garlinge) safe?

The area around CT9 5NW records about 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 5NW?

The median sale price around CT9 5NW in Garlinge is £305,000 (about £301 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CT9 5NW?

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

What is the nearest station to CT9 5NW?

The closest station to CT9 5NW is Margate, about 1,231 m away.

How deprived is the area around CT9 5NW?

CT9 5NW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,409 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

Nearby Postcodes