Last updated 6 October 2026
Demographics
Who lives here
Area classification: Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanites
Population
85,527
Households
37,754
Median age
43.8
Age bands
Ethnicity
Housing
Housing stock
Property type
Build age
Energy efficiency · avg score 66
Tenure
Market
Market
Median price
£160,427▼
Avg price
£193,873
Sales
124,733
Rent YoY
6.0%▲
Price trend
Deprivation
Deprivation & opportunity
Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 1)
Domains
- Crime212345678910
- Health412345678910
- Income412345678910
- Housing212345678910
- Education212345678910
- Employment412345678910
- Environment412345678910
Safety
Safety
Crimes (12mo)
11,656▼
By crime type
Connectivity
Getting around
Gigabit broadband
79.3%
Ultrafast broadband
79.3%
Superfast broadband
98.5%
5G coverage
25.9%
Bus stops
327
Buses / day
17,368
EV chargers
105
Nearest rail station: Birchington-on-Sea Rail Station (0 km)
Environment
Environment
Nearest greenspace
0 m
Air NO₂
6.69 µg/m³
Air PM
6.42 µg/m³
Road noise
>=75.0
Designations
- Sssi
Nearest bathing water: Margate Fulsam Rock — rated Excellent (0 km)
Risk
Risk & hazard
- Flood Zone 2
- Flood Defence Nearby
- Conservation Area
Radon class 2 · Shrink-swell risk: Moderate
Heritage
Heritage
Listed buildings
318
Designations
- Scheduled Monument
- Tree Preservation Zone
- Heritage At Risk
Listed buildings
- Former Prospect Inn · Grade II
- 230-238, Canterbury Road · Grade II
- Court Mount Country Club · Grade II
- 229, Canterbury Road · Grade II
- 231, Canterbury Road · Grade II
- Grapevine Cottage · Grade II
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- West Northdown Cottage · Grade II
- West Northdown Farmhouse And Stable Cottage Adjoining · Grade II
- Acol Farmhouse · Grade II
- Barn About 10 Metres North West Of Egerton Manor · Grade II
- Egerton Manor · Grade II
- Granary About 20 Metres South Of Acol Farmhouse · Grade II
- Dairy Cottage · Grade II
- Honeysuckle Cottage Walnut Tree Cottage · Grade II
- Northdown House · Grade II
- St Augustine'S College And The Abbey School · Grade II
- St Michaels · Grade II
- The Observatory · Grade II
- Ursuline Convent School · Grade II
- Parish Church Of St John The Baptist · Grade I
- The Grotto · Grade I
- 10-13, Zion Place · Grade II
- 10-19, Trinity Square · Grade II
- 101, High Street · Grade II
- 103-109, High Street · Grade II
Services
Schools & services
Schools
56
Avg FSM %
43.9%
Childcare providers
20
Nearest hospital: Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital (0 km)
Suburbs
Suburbs in margate
| Suburb | Homes | Avg EPC | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margate | 40,420 | 66.5 | £155,679 |
| Westgate-on-Sea | 1,143 | 67.6 | £145,000 |
| Garlinge | 1,019 | 66.8 | £156,500 |
| Westbrook | 941 | 61.9 | £163,406 |
| Birchington | 923 | 64.7 | £171,276 |
| Cliftonville | 873 | 63.6 | £165,000 |
| Northdown | 729 | 67 | £139,013 |
| Lydden | 299 | 60.2 | £160,000 |
| Acol | 208 | 63.7 | £175,000 |
| Mount Pleasant | 141 | 72.8 | £193,598 |
| Flete | 60 | 39.4 | £186,815 |
| Woodchurch | 42 | 43.8 | £175,000 |
Planning
Planning activity
Applications (recent)
3,784
Show 25 recent applications
- Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension To Extend 5.1m In Depth, 2.9m To Eaves And Overall Height Of 3m
- 1 No. Apricot - 3 Metre Crown Reduction, 1 No. Walnut - 4 Metre Crown Reduction, 2 No. Apple - 2 Metre Crown Reduction, 1 No. Oak - 3 Metre
- Change Of Use Of Single Storey Outbuilding To 1no. Holiday Let (Use Class C3) (Retrospective)
- Application For A Certificate Of Lawful Development For The Proposed Conversion Of Loft
- Application For A Certificate Of Lawful Development For The Proposed Conversion Of Loft
- Change Of Use Of Single Storey Outbuilding To 1no. Holiday Let (Use Class C3) (Retrospective)
- TH/TPO/4(1983)A2 - 1No Sycamore (T1) - Crown Reduce By 3m In Height And 2.5m Of Lateral Spread, 6No Sycamore (T2, T3, T4, T5, T6, T7) - Fell
- Application For Listed Building Consent For Erection Of New Signage And Vinyl Stickers To The Front Elevation Following Removal Of Existing
- Variation Of Conditions 1 To 8 Of Planning Permission F/TH/19/1157 For The"Part-Retrospective Application For The Erection Of 2no. Three And
- Application For Listed Building Consent For The Installation Of 3no. Conservation Style Rooflights To The Eastern Roof Plane
- Application For Listed Building Consent For Proposed Internal Investigative Works Including Creation Of Trail Pits, Opening Of Ceilings, Flo
- Erection And Display Of 1no. Non Illuminated Fascia Sign And 1no. Non Illuminated Projecting Sign Together With Vinyl Stickers To The Front
- Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension With Hipped Roof
- Application For Listed Building Consent For Proposed Internal Investigative Works Including Creation Of Trial Pits, Opening Of Ceilings, Flo
- Formation Of Vehicular Access Following Removal Of Existing Boundary And External Stairs To The Basement
- Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension With Hipped Roof
- Erection And Display Of 1No Totem (Internally Illuminated) At The Entrance To The Park, A Wayfinding Signage Totem Located Adjacent Unit 1,
- Application For Approval Of Condition 3 (Construction Management Plan) Attached To Planning Permission F/TH/25/0783 For The Variation Of Con
- Application For Approval Of Condition 6 (Remediation Scheme) And 9 (Archaeology) Attached To Planning Permission F/TH/25/1036 For The Erecti
- Erection Of Extension To Rear To Facilitate The Creation Of Habitable Room In Association With The Existing Hotel
- Application For Listed Building Consent For The Erection Of Extension To Rear To Facilitate The Creation Of Habitable Room In Association Wi
- Erection Of Detached Two Storey Garage To Rear Of Garden
- Replacement Of Single Glazed Timber Sash Windows To Double Glazed UPVC Sash Windows To North And West Elevations
- Erection Of A Single Storey Side And Rear Extension Following Part Demolition Of Existing Garage
- Erection Of 1no. 2 Bed 2-Storey Dwelling With Associated Landscaping And Formation Of Vehicular Access Onto St. Benet'S Road, Following Demo
About
About property data in Margate
The population here is approximately 85,527, with a median age of 44. The dominant tenure type here is owned. The dominant property type here is flat. Known risk and heritage factors here include flood zone 2 risk, a conservation area designation and 318 listed buildings. There were 11,656 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months. This town spans 12 suburbs.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Nearby
Suburbs in margate
Data sources: Census 2021 England and Wales public tables, Conservation Areas (Historic England / Local Authorities), Energy Performance Certificates (MHCLG), Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning, Get Information about Schools establishment data, Indices of Multiple Deprivation (MHCLG), National Heritage List for England (Historic England), OS Built Up Areas (Ordnance Survey), OS Open Linked Identifiers, OS Open Names, OS Open UPRN, OS Open USRN, Police.uk open crime and anti-social behaviour data, Price Paid Data, UK Radon Potential (UKHSA/BGS).