Love Lane is in Margate and in Thanet district. CT9 1QB 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 Love Lane, Margate, CT9 1QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT9 1DA, CT9 1EN, CT9 1QZ, CT9 1QA, CT9 1DD, CT9 1EJ, CT9 1EW, CT9 1BZ, CT9 1DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT9 1QB is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population 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 | 48.4% | 46.4% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 51.6% | 53.6% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 1QB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.1% 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 | 50% | 60.1% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 22.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.2% | 14% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -30.2% |
| Separated | 7.7% | 3.3% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 17.3% | 19.3% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 31.5% | 38.6% | 7.1% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 34.7% | -2.9% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 22.1% | 15.2% | -6.9% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 9.7% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.6% | 19.8% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 11.5% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 16.5% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 13.2% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 33.3% | 17.2% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 13.1% | 2.1% | -11.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
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 | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.9% | 91.3% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 82.6% | 84.4% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 10.8% | 10.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.6% | 83.8% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 7.6% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 1.1% | -2.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 6.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 1.1% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 76.7% | -11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.6% | 37.2% | 23.4% |
| Christian | 28.5% | 46.2% | -17.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Love Lane was 348.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.5% higher than the Cliftonville West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Love Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Cliftonville West and the 31st highest crime rate of 451 local areas in Thanet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 192.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Love Lane, Margate, Kent Other, an established residential building | £8,000 | 2021-05-21 | £8,362 |
| 13 Love Lane, Margate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2021-05-21 | £323,184 |
| Flat 5 Meeting Court Love Lane, Margate, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2011-11-25 | £119,302 |
| 10 Love Lane, Margate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2005-11-14 | £249,093 |
| 10 Love Lane, Margate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £61,200 | 2004-06-21 | £136,133 |
CT9 1QB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 632 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salmestone Primary School College Road , CT9 4DB | 3out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers Mills Primary Academy St Peter's Footpath , CT9 2SP | 3out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate Nash Road , CT9 4BU | 2out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Primary School Northumberland Avenue , Cliftonville CT9 3LY | 4out of 4 | 2,007 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 | 1,532 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline College 225 Canterbury Road , CT8 8LX | 3out of 4 | 4,322 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT | 4out of 4 | 4,557 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Ethelbert School Canterbury Road , CT7 9BL | 3out of 4 | 4,729 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charles Dickens School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RL | 2out of 4 | 4,738 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 4,122 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse School 24 Clarendon Road , Cliftonville CT9 2QJ | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkview Academy 8 Approach Road , Margate CT9 2AN | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree 29 All Saints Avenue , Margate CT9 5QN | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's School St Anthony's Way , CT9 3RA | 3out of 4 | 2,389 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Enterprise Learning Alliance Westwood Centre , Westwood Industrial Estate CT9 4JA | 3out of 4 | 2,880 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thao Thao | 18 King Street, Margate | 33 yd | |
| The Pickled Fox | 7A Market Place, Margate | 40 yd | |
| Mullins Brasserie | 6 Market Place, Margate | 40 yd | |
| Bow's Kitchen | Wig And Pen, 10 Market Place | 40 yd | |
| Seaside Cake Parlour | 24 Hawley Street, Margate | 43 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wig and Pen | Wig And Pen, 10 Market Place | 40 yd | |
| The Bulls Head | Bulls Head, 1 Market Place | 95 yd | |
| The New Odds Club | 14 Hawley Street, Margate | 108 yd | |
| The Lifeboat Ale and Cider House | 1 Market Street, Margate | 121 yd | |
| Wine Shed | 12-13 The Parade, Margate | 127 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsay & Williams Ice Cream Bar | 6 Market Street, Margate | 121 yd | |
| Bowl Island ltd | 6 Fort Hill, Margate | 125 yd | |
| Peters Fish Factory | 12 Royal York Mansions, The Parade | 127 yd | |
| Thao Thao Kitchen | 8 Fort Hill, Margate | 143 yd | |
| Lulus Gelato limited | 8 Fort Hill, Margate | 143 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Limited | Iceland Foods Plc, 8-10 College Walk | 144 yd | |
| Morrisons | 6 College Walk, Margate | 170 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Zion Place, Margate | 496 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royal School For Deaf Children (Closed) Victoria Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 720 yd |
| Dane Park Dane Road | grass pitches | 965 yd |
| Hartsdown Park TIVOLI PARK AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,070 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 | 75.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.