Postcode CT9 5TB is located in an urban city, within the Salmestone ward of Thanet in the South East region, and forms part of the Margate Town area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Margate Town is £38,400 per year. The nearest station is Margate located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Hartsdown Park.
Margate Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,342 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Margate Town has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 36.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Margate Town is £38,400 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 66 ft away from CT9 5TB.
Margate Town near CT9 5TB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Margate located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Margate | N/A | Walking directions to Margate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hartsdown Park | Large | Walking directions to Hartsdown Park |
| 0.2 mi | Tivoli Park | Large | Walking directions to Tivoli Park |
| 0.3 mi | Hawley Square | Small | Walking directions to Hawley Square |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Salmestone area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £487,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £320,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £265,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £240,000 |
10 year median price trend in Salmestone
In the CT9 5TB postcode area, located within Margate Town, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT9 5TB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Margate Family Shopper | 186 High Street, Margate, CT9 1JZ | Walking directions to Margate Family Shopper |
| 0.2 mi | C & S News | 138 High Street, Margate, CT9 1JW | Walking directions to C & S News |
| 0.2 mi | Victoria Stores | 1 Victoria Road, Margate, CT9 1LN | Walking directions to Victoria Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 22 Marine Terrace, Margate, CT9 1XJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Shop Locally Convenience Store | 105 High Street, Margate, CT9 1JT | Walking directions to Shop Locally Convenience Store |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.