Sudbury Place is in Westgate-On-Sea and in Thanet district. CT8 8JQ is located in the Westgate-on-Sea electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Thanet. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sudbury Place, Westgate-on-sea, CT8 8JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT8 8JH, CT8 8JG, CT8 8ER, CT8 8ET, CT8 8ES, CT8 8HG, CT8 8EX, CT8 8ND, CT8 8HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT8 8JQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.3% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.7% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.3% | 39.3% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 38.6% | -10.6% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10% | 13.1% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 47.8% | 47.8% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 34% | 36.9% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 10.3% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
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 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.2% | 17.1% | -7.1% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 13% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 17.5% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 23% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 20.8% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.7% | 92.5% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 97.2% | 93.6% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 93.6% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sudbury Place was 17.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.6% lower than the Birchington South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sudbury Place has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Birchington South and the 41st lowest crime rate of 451 local areas in Thanet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sudbury Place, Westgate-On-Sea, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2018-03-29 | £274,372 |
| 3 Sudbury Place, Westgate-On-Sea, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2017-09-27 | £286,752 |
| 3 Sudbury Place, Westgate-On-Sea, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2015-08-06 | £204,241 |
| 4 Sudbury Place, Westgate-On-Sea, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2014-12-09 | £260,698 |
| 14 Sudbury Place, Westgate-On-Sea, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,500 | 2006-03-31 | £278,088 |
CT8 8JQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Crispin's Community Primary Infant School St Crispin's Road , CT8 8EB | 3out of 4 | 411 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Junior School Elm Grove , CT8 8LD | 3out of 4 | 441 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchington Church of England Primary School Park Lane , CT7 0AS | 3out of 4 | 1,867 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garlinge Primary School and Nursery Westfield Road , CT9 5PA | 3out of 4 | 2,268 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate Nash Road , CT9 4BU | 2out of 4 | 3,660 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ursuline College 225 Canterbury Road , CT8 8LX | 3out of 4 | 292 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Ethelbert School Canterbury Road , CT7 9BL | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartsdown Academy George V Avenue , CT9 5RE | 2out of 4 | 2,938 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chartfield School 45 Minster Road , CT8 8DA | - not rated | 708 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Llewellyn School and Nursery Quex Park Estate , Birchington CT7 0BB | - not rated | 1,777 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree 29 All Saints Avenue , Margate CT9 5QN | - not rated | 2,783 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Enterprise Learning Alliance Westwood Centre , Westwood Industrial Estate CT9 4JA | 3out of 4 | 4,617 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkview Academy 8 Approach Road , Margate CT9 2AN | - not rated | 5,014 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany's | 3 Lymington Road, Westgate On Sea | 144 yd | |
| Harry's | Westgate & Birchington Golf Club, 176 Canterbury Road | 369 yd | |
| St Augustines | 125 Canterbury Road, Westgate On Sea | 408 yd | |
| Platform 9 3/4 Snack Bar | 46 Station Road, Westgate On Sea | 797 yd | |
| Paul's Bar & Bistro | 42 Station Road, Westgate On Sea | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Only | Westgate & Birchington Golf Club, 176 Canterbury Road | 369 yd | |
| Westgate on Sea Social Club | 26 St Mildreds Road, Westgate On Sea | 710 yd | |
| Ginger's | 38 Station Road, Westgate On Sea | 801 yd | |
| Bake & Alehouse | 21 St Mildreds Road, Westgate On Sea | 816 yd | |
| Westgate United Services Club | 23 St Mildreds Road, Westgate On Sea | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fish Inn | 30 Cambourne Avenue, Westgate On Sea | 221 yd | |
| New Friendly House | 28 Cambourne Avenue, Westgate On Sea | 221 yd | |
| Taj Mahal | 18 Cuthbert Road, Westgate On Sea | 700 yd | |
| Golden Palace | 6 Cuthbert Road, Westgate On Sea | 700 yd | |
| Westgate Fish Bar | 60 Station Road, Westgate On Sea | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Superstore | 49 Station Road, Westgate On Sea | 802 yd | |
| Co-op - Westgate | 17-19 Station Road, Westgate On Sea | 894 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westgate And Birchington Golf Club CANTERBURY ROAD | golf | 372 yd |
| Ursuline College CANTERBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 441 yd |
| Lymington Road Lymington Road | grass pitches | 469 yd |
| Hawtreys Field ELM GROVE | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| King Ethelbert School CANTERBURY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 820 yd |
| Ursuline College Playing Fields MARILYN CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.