Dane Road is in Margate and in Thanet district. CT9 2AF 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 Dane Road, Margate, CT9 2AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT9 2AU, CT9 2AT, CT9 2QQ, CT9 2QH, CT9 2AG, CT9 2QL, CT9 2QG, CT9 2UT, CT9 2QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT9 2AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.5% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.5% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 2AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.4% 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 | 35.2% | 50.4% | 15.2% | 37.9% | 12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.5% | 29% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 16.8% | 13.9% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 14.8% | 4% | -10.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 33.5% | 41.5% | 8.0% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 34.4% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 19% | 15.4% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 | 31.1% | 18.1% | -13.0% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 6.8% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 15.3% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 17.7% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 32.9% | 12.4% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 7.8% | 2.4% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.8% | 92.1% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 88.7% | 86.4% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 9.6% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 86.1% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 10.6% | 7.4% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 0% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 22.8% | 13.5% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.1% | 37.2% | 15.9% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dane Road was 170.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.4% lower than the Cliftonville West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dane Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Cliftonville West and the 87th highest crime rate of 451 local areas in Thanet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 99.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115 Dane Road, Margate, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-05-26 | £378,858 |
| 121 Dane Road, Margate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-09-02 | £415,909 |
| Flat 2 Bedford Court, 131 Dane Road, Margate, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2019-06-28 | £165,105 |
| 113 Dane Road, Margate, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2018-12-14 | £608,760 |
| 123 Dane Road, Margate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2017-03-13 | £476,563 |
CT9 2AF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 550 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers Mills Primary Academy St Peter's Footpath , CT9 2SP | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Primary School Northumberland Avenue , Cliftonville CT9 3LY | 4out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salmestone Primary School College Road , CT9 4DB | 3out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northdown Primary School Tenterden Way , CT9 3RE | 2out of 4 | 1,522 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 | 1,917 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT | 4out of 4 | 3,800 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charles Dickens School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RL | 2out of 4 | 3,959 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Harbour Academy Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH | 1out of 4 | 4,907 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline College 225 Canterbury Road , CT8 8LX | 3out of 4 | 4,995 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EKC Group Ramsgate Road , CT10 1PN | - not rated | 5,201 yd | Further education | 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 | 3,443 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 | 330 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkview Academy 8 Approach Road , Margate CT9 2AN | - not rated | 368 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's School St Anthony's Way , CT9 3RA | 3out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree 29 All Saints Avenue , Margate CT9 5QN | - not rated | 2,001 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Enterprise Learning Alliance Westwood Centre , Westwood Industrial Estate CT9 4JA | 3out of 4 | 2,449 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBS Pop UP | 172 Northdown Road, Margate | 193 yd | |
| Cliffs | 172 Northdown Road, Margate | 193 yd | |
| Indian Spice Delight | 182 Northdown Road, Margate | 193 yd | |
| Wildcraft Food Co | Wildcraft, 101A Northdown Road | 242 yd | |
| Happy Cafe & Family Restaurant | 2 Lynton Parade, Edgar Road | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Social Club | 101 Northdown Road, Margate | 242 yd | |
| Bowling Club | Dane Park, Margate | 274 yd | |
| The Mulberry Tree | 53 Dane Road, Margate | 286 yd | |
| Northdown Road Snooker Club | Frames Snooker And Pool, Westmount House, 220-228 Northdown Road | 351 yd | |
| The Belle Vue Tavern | 159 Northdown Road, Margate | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roma Pizza | 190 Northdown Road, Margate | 193 yd | |
| Jay Jay Oriental Takeaway | 186 Northdown Road, Margate | 193 yd | |
| Square Pizza & Peri Peri Time | 117 Northdown Road, Margate | 252 yd | |
| Dane Park Kiosk | Catering Kiosk, Dane Park | 271 yd | |
| Express Kebab | 208 Northdown Road, Margate | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Zion Place, Margate | 648 yd | |
| Morrisons | 6 College Walk, Margate | 753 yd | |
| Tesco | 281 Northdown Road, Margate | 785 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Iceland Foods Plc, 8-10 College Walk | 789 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dane Park Dane Road | grass pitches | 232 yd |
| Royal School For Deaf Children (Closed) Victoria Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 487 yd |
| Drapers Mills Primary Academy ST. PETERS FOOTPATH | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Thanet Indoor Bowls Club EASTERN ESPLANADE | indoor bowls | 922 yd |
| Cliftonville Primary School NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 984 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 | 68.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.