Clifton Gardens is in Margate and in Thanet district. CT9 2BL 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 Clifton Gardens, Margate, CT9 2BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT9 2BJ, CT9 2BN, CT9 2BP, CT9 2BS, CT9 2RL, CT9 2RE, CT9 1SJ, CT9 1SW, CT9 2RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT9 2BL has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 47.2% | 50% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 52.8% | 50% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 2BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.3% 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 | 53.1% | 58.3% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 20.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.6% | 19.9% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -24.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 5.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 11.7% | -4.2% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 42.8% | 47% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 38% | 28.7% | -9.3% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 15.4% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 2BL this area, 30.6% 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 | 38.3% | 30.6% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 13.5% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 14.3% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 10.9% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 24.2% | 13.0% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 8.1% | 2.9% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 86.2% | 81.1% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -0.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 5.7% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 73.4% 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 | 63.9% | 73.4% | 9.5% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| European Union | 29.6% | 18.3% | -11.3% | 6.1% | 12.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.5% | 73.8% | 10.3% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 7.9% | 14.2% | 6.3% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.4% | 5.7% | -7.7% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 3.4% | -4.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 2.8% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.2% | 76.7% | -25.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 13.2% | 1.5% | 11.7% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 26.6% | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clifton Gardens was 57.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.1% lower than the Cliftonville West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clifton Gardens has the 11th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Cliftonville West and the 195th lowest crime rate of 451 local areas in Thanet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Clifton Gardens, Margate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2023-08-21 | £233,537 |
| Ground And First Floor Flat 29 Clifton Gardens, Margate, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-12-14 | £269,023 |
| 31A Clifton Gardens, Margate, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,100 | 2021-02-19 | £146,386 |
| 24 Clifton Gardens, Margate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2021-01-27 | £143,556 |
| 17 Clifton Gardens, Margate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-01-11 | £326,519 |
CT9 2BL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2BL 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 | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Looking after home or family | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Unemployed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 563 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers Mills Primary Academy St Peter's Footpath , CT9 2SP | 3out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Primary School Northumberland Avenue , Cliftonville CT9 3LY | 4out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salmestone Primary School College Road , CT9 4DB | 3out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate Nash Road , CT9 4BU | 2out of 4 | 1,796 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,886 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT | 4out of 4 | 4,153 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charles Dickens School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RL | 2out of 4 | 4,313 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline College 225 Canterbury Road , CT8 8LX | 3out of 4 | 4,856 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Harbour Academy Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH | 1out of 4 | 5,238 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 3,785 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 | 619 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkview Academy 8 Approach Road , Margate CT9 2AN | - not rated | 717 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's School St Anthony's Way , CT9 3RA | 3out of 4 | 1,842 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree 29 All Saints Avenue , Margate CT9 5QN | - not rated | 1,887 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Enterprise Learning Alliance Westwood Centre , Westwood Industrial Estate CT9 4JA | 3out of 4 | 2,726 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar Mar | 80 Northdown Road, Margate | 65 yd | |
| Golden Curry | 63 Northdown Road, Margate | 110 yd | |
| The Good Egg | 49 Northdown Road, Margate | 142 yd | |
| Dalby Cafe | 4-6 Dalby Road, Margate | 145 yd | |
| Ty - 8 | 38 Northdown Road, Margate | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mulberry Tree | 53 Dane Road, Margate | 199 yd | |
| Bowling Club | Dane Park, Margate | 228 yd | |
| 101 Social Club | 101 Northdown Road, Margate | 309 yd | |
| Margate Leisure Centre | Black Axe Throwing, 66 Edgar Road | 336 yd | |
| Rose in June | 49 Trinity Square, Margate | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Master Cook | 70 Northdown Road, Margate | 77 yd | |
| Kebab House | 110 Northdown Road, Margate | 81 yd | |
| Dipfingers | 112 Northdown Road, Margate | 81 yd | |
| Eata Pizza | 88 Northdown Road, Margate | 81 yd | |
| New Shanghai Chinese Takeaway | 108 Northdown Road, Margate | 81 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Zion Place, Margate | 297 yd | |
| Morrisons | 6 College Walk, Margate | 509 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Iceland Foods Plc, 8-10 College Walk | 541 yd | |
| Tesco | 281 Northdown Road, Margate | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dane Park Dane Road | grass pitches | 538 yd |
| Royal School For Deaf Children (Closed) Victoria Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 565 yd |
| Thanet Indoor Bowls Club EASTERN ESPLANADE | indoor bowls | 972 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 | 45.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.