Ethelbert Terrace is in Margate and in Thanet district. CT9 1RX is located in the Cliftonville West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Thanet. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ethelbert Terrace, Margate, CT9 1RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT9 1RY, CT9 2BD, CT9 2BF, CT9 1SH, CT9 2AY, CT9 1AF, CT9 1RU, CT9 1RZ, CT9 2BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT9 1RX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 46.1% | 48.5% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 53.9% | 51.5% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 1RX, 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 | 44.6% | 55.2% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.7% | 19.7% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -24.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 6.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Divorced | 18.3% | 16.3% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Widowed | 7% | 1.5% | -5.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 | 41.6% | 37.4% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -11.0% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 44.3% | 10.6% | 33.6% | 10.7% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 10.6% | -8.3% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 6.6% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 CT9 1RX this area, 31.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.6% | 31.3% | 1.7% | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 11.4% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 9.5% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 16.9% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 23.9% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 15.6% | 3% | -12.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 90.5% | 72.6% | -17.9% | 81.4% | -8.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 0.1% | 5.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
In this area, 74% 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 | 67.1% | 74% | 6.9% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| European Union | 27.2% | 20.1% | -7.1% | 6.1% | 14.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.4% | 73.2% | 7.8% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 9.1% | 11% | 1.9% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.9% | 12.5% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 9.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 2.6% | -6.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 0.7% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50% | 76.7% | -26.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 14.9% | 1.5% | 13.4% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 26.4% | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ethelbert Terrace was 288.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.8% higher than the Cliftonville West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ethelbert Terrace has the 14th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Cliftonville West and the 37th highest crime rate of 451 local areas in Thanet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 157.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 9 8 - 10 Ethelbert Terrace, Margate, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-11-24 | £144,545 |
| Basement Flat 7 Ethelbert Terrace, Margate, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £131,500 | 2023-08-11 | £126,448 |
| Flat 12 8 - 10 Ethelbert Terrace, Margate, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2022-08-12 | £133,316 |
| Flat 13 8 - 10 Ethelbert Terrace, Margate, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-07-08 | £131,302 |
| Flat 11 8 - 10 Ethelbert Terrace, Margate, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-04-01 | £143,930 |
CT9 1RX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
CT9 1RX area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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 | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Other | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 884 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Primary School Northumberland Avenue , Cliftonville CT9 3LY | 4out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers Mills Primary Academy St Peter's Footpath , CT9 2SP | 3out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salmestone Primary School College Road , CT9 4DB | 3out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northdown Primary School Tenterden Way , CT9 3RE | 2out of 4 | 2,073 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 | 2,135 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT | 4out of 4 | 4,432 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charles Dickens School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RL | 2out of 4 | 4,582 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline College 225 Canterbury Road , CT8 8LX | 3out of 4 | 4,993 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Ethelbert School Canterbury Road , CT7 9BL | 3out of 4 | 5,399 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 | 4,091 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 | 818 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkview Academy 8 Approach Road , Margate CT9 2AN | - not rated | 974 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's School St Anthony's Way , CT9 3RA | 3out of 4 | 2,033 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree 29 All Saints Avenue , Margate CT9 5QN | - not rated | 2,074 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Enterprise Learning Alliance Westwood Centre , Westwood Industrial Estate CT9 4JA | 3out of 4 | 3,068 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy | 19 Cliff Terrace, Margate | 93 yd | |
| Forts Cafe | 8 Cliff Terrace, Margate | 93 yd | |
| Haeckels | 18 Cliff Terrace, Margate | 93 yd | |
| Bar Nothing | 17 Cliff Terrace, Margate | 94 yd | |
| Lilie's | 3 Cliff Terrace, Margate | 139 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cliff Bar | Lido Pleasure Centre, Cliff Terrace | 90 yd | |
| Faith in Strangers | 17 Ethelbert Crescent, Margate | 180 yd | |
| Margate Leisure Centre | Black Axe Throwing, 66 Edgar Road | 201 yd | |
| Thanet Society of Druids Social Club | Unity House, Percy Road | 279 yd | |
| Rose in June | 49 Trinity Square, Margate | 302 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bomba Kebab Pizza | 6 Cliff Terrace, Margate | 93 yd | |
| Thanet Tasty Chicken | 47 Northdown Road, Margate | 248 yd | |
| The Master Cook | 70 Northdown Road, Margate | 278 yd | |
| Kebab House | 110 Northdown Road, Margate | 312 yd | |
| Dipfingers | 112 Northdown Road, Margate | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Zion Place, Margate | 175 yd | |
| Morrisons | 6 College Walk, Margate | 673 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Iceland Foods Plc, 8-10 College Walk | 693 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dane Park Dane Road | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| Thanet Indoor Bowls Club EASTERN ESPLANADE | indoor bowls | 890 yd |
| Royal School For Deaf Children (Closed) Victoria Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 900 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 | 52.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.