Margate Road is in Ramsgate and in Thanet district. CT12 6SQ is located in the Northwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Thanet. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Margate Road, Ramsgate, CT12 6SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT12 6SG, CT12 6QG, CT12 6QF, CT12 6SF, CT12 6QN, CT12 6RR, CT12 6QW, CT12 6QJ, CT12 6SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT12 6SQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.2% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.8% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CT12 6SQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.5% | 20.4% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -17.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 52.7% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 8.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 16.4% | 14.6% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 26.8% | 35.5% | 8.7% | 48.4% | -12.9% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 38.2% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 27.6% | 16.7% | -10.9% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 7.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around CT12 6SQ this area, 29.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.8% | 29.5% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 12.8% | 3.7% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 10.6% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 11.5% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 6.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 12.8% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 18.5% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.4% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.9% | 91.3% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Other | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 92.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.1% | 92.9% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 92.5% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 5.9% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.4% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Margate Road was 26.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.2% lower than the Northwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Margate Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Northwood and the 80th lowest crime rate of 451 local areas in Thanet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 334 Margate Road, Ramsgate, Kent Other, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2017-08-11 | £219,399 |
| 340 Margate Road, Ramsgate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2008-12-23 | £396,609 |
| 330 Margate Road, Ramsgate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £259,999 | 2008-05-30 | £444,876 |
| 332A Margate Road, Ramsgate, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £124,990 | 2007-06-26 | £177,348 |
| 330 Margate Road, Ramsgate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2006-06-28 | £417,131 |
CT12 6SQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CT12 6SQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in CT12 6SQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 97 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dame Janet Primary Academy Newington Road , CT12 6QY | 3out of 4 | 503 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramsgate Arts Primary School 140-144 Newington Road , CT12 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs Rumfields Road , CT10 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newington Community Primary School Princess Margaret Avenue , CT12 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy Newington Road , CT11 0QX | 3out of 4 | 1,735 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Harbour Academy Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH | 1out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT | 4out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charles Dickens School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RL | 2out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School Chatham Street , CT11 7PS | 3out of 4 | 2,464 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartsdown Academy George V Avenue , CT9 5RE | 2out of 4 | 3,891 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EKC Group Ramsgate Road , CT10 1PN | - not rated | 2,705 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Church of England Foundation School Westwood Road , CT10 2LH | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreland Fields School Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laleham Gap School Ozengell Place , CT12 6FH | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Small Haven School 146-150 , Newington Road CT12 6PT | - not rated | 981 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence College Junior School College Road , CT11 7AF | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence College College Road , CT11 7AE | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Cafe | 332 Margate Road, Ramsgate | 4 yd | |
| Sexy Burger | 13 Northwood Road, Ramsgate | 146 yd | |
| The Range Coffee Shop | 1A Broadstairs Retail Park, Margate Road | 500 yd | |
| SAM's | Stagecoach, East Kent Garage | 565 yd | |
| McDonalds | Margate Road, Broadstairs | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare & Hounds | 349 Margate Road, Ramsgate | 43 yd | |
| Northwood Club | 55 Northwood Road, Ramsgate | 248 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Pizza | 334 Margate Road, Ramsgate | 4 yd | |
| Mr Chips | 342 Margate Road, Ramsgate | 4 yd | |
| Chun Chun | 328 Margate Road, Ramsgate | 4 yd | |
| Mexi-Go | 344 Margate Road, Ramsgate | 33 yd | |
| Smoke & Co | 17 Northwood Road, Ramsgate | 147 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 416 Margate Road, Ramsgate | 387 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Dadson Way, Ramsgate | 679 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | 475 Margate Road, Broadstairs | 690 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Plc | 1 Westwood Cross, Margate Road | 979 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dame Janet Primary Academy UPPER SCHOOL UPPER SCHOOL NEWINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 299 yd |
| Jackey Bakers Recreation Ground JACKEY BAKERS RECREATION GROUND JACKEY BAKERS RECREATION GROUND HIGHFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 378 yd |
| The Royal Harbour Academy (Upper Site) HIGHFIELD ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 432 yd |
| Foreland Fields School NEWLANDS LANE | tennis courts | 805 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Broadstairs) WESTWOOD FARM WESTWOOD FARM WESTWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 868 yd |
| Westwood School (Closed) Davenport House Davenport House Margate Road | 897 yd | |
| The Royal Harbour Academy (Lower Site) NEWLANDS LANE | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| The Gym (Westwood Cross) RAVENSGATE DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 995 yd |
| Laleham Gap School OZENGELL PLACE | grass pitches | 1,025 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Thanet) WESTWOOD CROSS WESTWOOD CROSS MARGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,052 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.