Ethelred Road is in Westgate-On-Sea and in Thanet district. CT8 8SJ 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 Ethelred Road, Westgate-on-sea, CT8 8SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT8 8SN, CT8 8SH, CT8 8SL, CT8 8SD, CT8 8TL, CT8 8TX, CT8 8SW, CT8 8RJ, CT8 8TR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT8 8SJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 52.2% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 45.9% | 47.8% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 32.4% | 37.9% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.4% | 30.8% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -13.4% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 17.3% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| Widowed | 18.1% | 9.3% | -8.8% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 35.6% | 39.9% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 31.6% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 14% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 10.3% | 7.5% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 8.6% | 7% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 5.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.5% | 20.5% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 10.2% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 14.4% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.5% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 13.5% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 29.8% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 7.1% | 5.1% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.6% | 94.3% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
In this area, 89.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 89.8% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 88.6% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.3% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 1.3% | -7.3% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ethelred Road was 79.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.8% higher than the Birchington South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ethelred Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Birchington South and the 202nd highest crime rate of 451 local areas in Thanet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 107.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Ethelred Road, Westgate-On-Sea, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2025-02-21 | £268,675 |
| 9 Ethelred Road, Westgate-On-Sea, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-02-22 | £468,896 |
| Flat 1 Hartley House, 1 Ethelred Road, Westgate-On-Sea, Kent Other, an established residential building | £24,000 | 2024-01-24 | £23,920 |
| Flat 3 Maralyn Court, 4 Ethelred Road, Westgate-On-Sea, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2023-07-14 | £183,926 |
| Flat 4 3 Ethelred Road, Westgate-On-Sea, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-08-31 | £143,158 |
CT8 8SJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CT8 8SJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Saviour's Church of England Junior School Elm Grove , CT8 8LD | 3out of 4 | 583 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's Community Primary Infant School St Crispin's Road , CT8 8EB | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garlinge Primary School and Nursery Westfield Road , CT9 5PA | 3out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchington Church of England Primary School Park Lane , CT7 0AS | 3out of 4 | 2,722 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate Nash Road , CT9 4BU | 2out of 4 | 3,356 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 | 1,050 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Ethelbert School Canterbury Road , CT7 9BL | 3out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartsdown Academy George V Avenue , CT9 5RE | 2out of 4 | 2,513 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 | 836 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree 29 All Saints Avenue , Margate CT9 5QN | - not rated | 2,218 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Llewellyn School and Nursery Quex Park Estate , Birchington CT7 0BB | - not rated | 2,731 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkview Academy 8 Approach Road , Margate CT9 2AN | - not rated | 4,448 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse School 24 Clarendon Road , Cliftonville CT9 2QJ | - not rated | 4,497 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salad & Sandwich Box/Hunger Box | 72 St Mildreds Road, Westgate On Sea | 195 yd | |
| Press | 33A Station Road, Westgate On Sea | 213 yd | |
| Quince | 39 Station Road, Westgate On Sea | 215 yd | |
| Fredericks Cafe | Town Hall Buildings, 31 St Mildreds Road | 221 yd | |
| Beano Cafe | 5D Station Road, Westgate On Sea | 225 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bake & Alehouse | 21 St Mildreds Road, Westgate On Sea | 221 yd | |
| Westgate United Services Club | 23 St Mildreds Road, Westgate On Sea | 221 yd | |
| Ginger's | 38 Station Road, Westgate On Sea | 227 yd | |
| Westgate on Sea Social Club | 26 St Mildreds Road, Westgate On Sea | 333 yd | |
| The Swan by the Sea | 75 Sea Road, Westgate On Sea | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beano Kebab | 5E Station Road, Westgate On Sea | 225 yd | |
| Regency Tandoori | 9 Station Road, Westgate On Sea | 225 yd | |
| Westgate Fish Bar | 60 Station Road, Westgate On Sea | 227 yd | |
| Taj Mahal | 18 Cuthbert Road, Westgate On Sea | 338 yd | |
| Golden Palace | 6 Cuthbert Road, Westgate On Sea | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op - Westgate | 17-19 Station Road, Westgate On Sea | 225 yd | |
| Station Superstore | 49 Station Road, Westgate On Sea | 227 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hawtreys Field ELM GROVE | grass pitches | 398 yd |
| St Mildreds Games Centre BEACH LODGE BEACH LODGE OLD BOUNDARY ROAD | tennis courts | 524 yd |
| Lymington Road Lymington Road | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Westgate And Birchington Golf Club CANTERBURY ROAD | golf | 810 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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 | 48.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.