Hawley Square is in Margate and in Thanet district. CT9 1PH is located in the Margate Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Thanet. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hawley Square, Margate, CT9 1PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT9 1PN, CT9 1PJ, CT9 1PQ, CT9 1NY, CT9 1LU, CT9 1PF, CT9 1NP, CT9 1JP, CT9 1JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT9 1PH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41.6% | 47.3% | 5.7% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 58.4% | 52.7% | -5.7% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CT9 1PH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 56.8% | 55.2% | -1.6% | 37.9% | 17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.8% | 26% | 5.2% | 44.2% | -18.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 3.2% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 13.7% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 | 41.9% | 47.8% | 5.9% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 35% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 11.5% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 25% | 23.2% | -1.8% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.9% | 12.2% | -10.7% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 12.2% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 8.6% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 14.1% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 28.6% | 13.3% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 7.6% | 1.1% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 88.3% | 85.1% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 61.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 61.2% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| European Union | 18.2% | 31.9% | 13.7% | 6.1% | 25.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.3% | 61.2% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 13.1% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.4% | 13.3% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 10.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 8.1% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 4.3% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.9% | 76.7% | -28.8% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 12.2% | 1.3% | 10.9% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 14.2% | 1.5% | 12.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawley Square was 923.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 154.9% higher than the Margate Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hawley Square has the highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Margate Central and the 4th highest crime rate of 451 local areas in Thanet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 355.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 30 Hawley Square, Margate, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-10-13 | £87,570 |
| 28 - 29 Hawley Square, Margate, Kent Other, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2023-05-02 | £815,602 |
| Flat 4 30 Hawley Square, Margate, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-08-16 | £93,947 |
| Flat 5 30 Hawley Square, Margate, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-05-20 | £180,011 |
| Flat 2 37 Hawley Square, Margate, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2021-04-28 | £133,947 |
CT9 1PH area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 147 |
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Unemployed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School St John's Road , CT9 1LU | 3out of 4 | 269 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salmestone Primary School College Road , CT9 4DB | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers Mills Primary Academy St Peter's Footpath , CT9 2SP | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate Nash Road , CT9 4BU | 2out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Primary School Northumberland Avenue , Cliftonville CT9 3LY | 4out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartsdown Academy George V Avenue , CT9 5RE | 2out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT | 4out of 4 | 4,188 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline College 225 Canterbury Road , CT8 8LX | 3out of 4 | 4,254 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charles Dickens School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RL | 2out of 4 | 4,380 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Ethelbert School Canterbury Road , CT7 9BL | 3out of 4 | 4,668 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,727 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Academy 8 Approach Road , Margate CT9 2AN | - not rated | 1,050 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse School 24 Clarendon Road , Cliftonville CT9 2QJ | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree 29 All Saints Avenue , Margate CT9 5QN | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's School St Anthony's Way , CT9 3RA | 3out of 4 | 2,164 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Enterprise Learning Alliance Westwood Centre , Westwood Industrial Estate CT9 4JA | 3out of 4 | 2,451 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds, 97 High Street | 145 yd | |
| High Dive | 121 High Street, Margate | 145 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | Union Crescent, Margate | 153 yd | |
| Curve Coffee Store | 12 The Centre, Margate | 166 yd | |
| United Reformed Church | Union Crescent, Margate | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The London Tavern | Addington Street, Margate | 32 yd | |
| Sheldons | 127-129 High Street, Margate | 145 yd | |
| The Clockwork Cocktail Company Ltd | 68-70 High Street, Margate | 318 yd | |
| The New Odds Club | 14 Hawley Street, Margate | 326 yd | |
| Sundowners | 1 Albert Terrace, Margate | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Chicken & Pizza | Gate Discount Stores, 120 High Street | 192 yd | |
| Chunkys Burgers | 92 High Street, Margate | 198 yd | |
| Homewok Chinese Takeaway | 35 Charlotte Place, Margate | 226 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 1-2 Marine Gardens, Margate | 270 yd | |
| Franklin's | 24 Marine Gardens, Margate | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 6 College Walk, Margate | 280 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Iceland Foods Plc, 8-10 College Walk | 292 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Zion Place, Margate | 733 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royal School For Deaf Children (Closed) Victoria Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 374 yd |
| Dane Park Dane Road | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Hartsdown Park TIVOLI PARK AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 843 yd |
| Tivoli Park TIVOLI PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| Hartsdown Park (Margate Fc) Hartsdown Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,068 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 62.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.