Dalby Square is in Cliftonville, Margate and in Thanet district. CT9 2ER 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 Dalby Square, Cliftonville, Margate, CT9 2ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT9 2BA, CT9 2BF, CT9 2BD, CT9 2BB, CT9 2EP, CT9 2AY, CT9 2BE, CT9 1SH, CT9 2EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT9 2ER is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46% | 51.7% | 5.7% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 54% | 48.3% | -5.7% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 2ER, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.6% 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 | 46.8% | 62.6% | 15.8% | 37.9% | 24.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32% | 18.9% | -13.1% | 44.2% | -25.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 10.7% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 2.6% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 51.9% | 54.5% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 25.7% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -7.9% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 12.6% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.5% | 26.4% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 19.8% | 4.2% | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 10.6% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 9.2% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.8% | 13.2% | 8.4% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 18.3% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 13.9% | 2.6% | -11.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 7.1% | 3.9% | -3.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 81.1% | 73.9% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -7.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 9.8% | 9.2% | 1.6% | 8.2% |
In this area, 65.9% 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 | 54.3% | 65.9% | 11.6% | 83.2% | -17.3% |
| European Union | 35.4% | 26.9% | -8.5% | 6.1% | 20.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4% | 1.3% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 5.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54% | 66.1% | 12.1% | 83.2% | -17.1% |
| 10+ Years | 17.4% | 13.2% | -4.2% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.9% | 8.8% | -6.1% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 7.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 4.4% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43.4% | 76.7% | -33.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 18.3% | 1.5% | 16.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 26.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dalby Square was 104.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.8% lower than the Cliftonville West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dalby Square has the 19th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Cliftonville West and the 157th highest crime rate of 451 local areas in Thanet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.8%.

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 3 14 Dalby Square, Margate, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-09-27 | £253,034 |
| Flat 1 15 Dalby Square, Margate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2023-09-20 | £938,678 |
| 1 Dalby Square, Margate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £1,060,000 | 2022-12-14 | £979,453 |
| Flat 10 16 Dalby Square, Margate, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-10-31 | £215,616 |
| Flat 4 10 Dalby Square, Margate, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2022-10-14 | £244,059 |
CT9 2ER 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 | 81 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 810 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Primary School Northumberland Avenue , Cliftonville CT9 3LY | 4out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers Mills Primary Academy St Peter's Footpath , CT9 2SP | 3out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salmestone Primary School College Road , CT9 4DB | 3out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northdown Primary School Tenterden Way , CT9 3RE | 2out of 4 | 1,929 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 | 2,112 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT | 4out of 4 | 4,287 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charles Dickens School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RL | 2out of 4 | 4,436 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline College 225 Canterbury Road , CT8 8LX | 3out of 4 | 5,029 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Harbour Academy Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH | 1out of 4 | 5,418 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 | 3,949 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 | 673 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkview Academy 8 Approach Road , Margate CT9 2AN | - not rated | 829 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's School St Anthony's Way , CT9 3RA | 3out of 4 | 1,892 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree 29 All Saints Avenue , Margate CT9 5QN | - not rated | 2,084 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Enterprise Learning Alliance Westwood Centre , Westwood Industrial Estate CT9 4JA | 3out of 4 | 2,947 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slice (of Margate) | Black Axe Throwing, 66 Edgar Road | 109 yd | |
| Bugsy's Bowling Centre | Ethelbert Crescent, Margate | 116 yd | |
| Olympia Cafe | Ethelbert Crescent, Margate | 116 yd | |
| Dalby Cafe | 4-6 Dalby Road, Margate | 137 yd | |
| Golden Curry | 63 Northdown Road, Margate | 138 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margate Leisure Centre | Black Axe Throwing, 66 Edgar Road | 109 yd | |
| Faith in Strangers | 17 Ethelbert Crescent, Margate | 115 yd | |
| Thanet Society of Druids Social Club | Unity House, Percy Road | 180 yd | |
| The Cliff Bar | Lido Pleasure Centre, Cliff Terrace | 209 yd | |
| 101 Social Club | 101 Northdown Road, Margate | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab House | 110 Northdown Road, Margate | 191 yd | |
| Dipfingers | 112 Northdown Road, Margate | 191 yd | |
| Eata Pizza | 88 Northdown Road, Margate | 191 yd | |
| New Shanghai Chinese Takeaway | 108 Northdown Road, Margate | 191 yd | |
| The Master Cook | 70 Northdown Road, Margate | 205 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Zion Place, Margate | 244 yd | |
| Morrisons | 6 College Walk, Margate | 680 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Iceland Foods Plc, 8-10 College Walk | 706 yd | |
| Tesco | 281 Northdown Road, Margate | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dane Park Dane Road | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Royal School For Deaf Children (Closed) Victoria Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 811 yd |
| Thanet Indoor Bowls Club EASTERN ESPLANADE | indoor bowls | 814 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 | 49.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.95 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.95 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.