Upper Dane Road is in Margate and in Thanet district. CT9 2LX is located in the Dane Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Thanet. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Upper Dane Road, Margate, CT9 2LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT9 2NA, CT9 2SG, CT9 2UH, CT9 2SQ, CT9 2SN, CT9 2UF, CT9 2LY, CT9 2SF, CT9 2SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT9 2LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.9% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.1% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.8% | 37.4% | 11.6% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 43% | -10.0% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 13.6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 44.1% | 41.8% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 37.6% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 15.8% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3.9% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 26.3% | 18.8% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 11.9% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 15% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 19.6% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 26.9% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 91.6% | 88.5% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 87.3% 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 | 92.3% | 87.3% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 6.7% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 87.3% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.6% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.9% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Dane Road was 52.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.5% lower than the Cliftonville West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Upper Dane Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Cliftonville West and the 170th lowest crime rate of 451 local areas in Thanet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Upper Dane Road, Margate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £401,000 | 2024-08-12 | £392,816 |
| 70 Upper Dane Road, Margate, Kent Other, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-01-15 | £438,540 |
| 8 Upper Dane Road, Margate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £372,000 | 2022-08-01 | £340,721 |
| 44 Upper Dane Road, Margate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2022-07-18 | £303,228 |
| 46 Upper Dane Road, Margate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-06-18 | £297,862 |
CT9 2LX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2LX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drapers Mills Primary Academy St Peter's Footpath , CT9 2SP | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School St John's Road , CT9 1LU | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Primary School Northumberland Avenue , Cliftonville CT9 3LY | 4out of 4 | 861 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northdown Primary School Tenterden Way , CT9 3RE | 2out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salmestone Primary School College Road , CT9 4DB | 3out of 4 | 1,179 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 | 1,996 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT | 4out of 4 | 3,227 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charles Dickens School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RL | 2out of 4 | 3,391 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Harbour Academy Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH | 1out of 4 | 4,343 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline College 225 Canterbury Road , CT8 8LX | 3out of 4 | 5,165 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 | 4,639 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 | 2,871 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Academy 8 Approach Road , Margate CT9 2AN | - not rated | 289 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse School 24 Clarendon Road , Cliftonville CT9 2QJ | - not rated | 507 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's School St Anthony's Way , CT9 3RA | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Enterprise Learning Alliance Westwood Centre , Westwood Industrial Estate CT9 4JA | 3out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree 29 All Saints Avenue , Margate CT9 5QN | - not rated | 2,202 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bangkok Thai | 1 Northdown Parade, Prices Avenue | 561 yd | |
| Boba Tigers | 250 Northdown Road, Margate | 572 yd | |
| Aroma Cafe | 260 Northdown Road, Margate | 572 yd | |
| Streets | Unit 2, Westmount House, 220-228 Northdown Road | 578 yd | |
| Vinnys Cafe | 272 Northdown Road, Margate | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Byron | 111-113 Byron Avenue, Margate | 541 yd | |
| Picnic Deli | 3 Northdown Parade, Prices Avenue | 560 yd | |
| The Tap Room | 4 Northdown Parade, Prices Avenue | 561 yd | |
| Northdown Road Snooker Club | Frames Snooker And Pool, Westmount House, 220-228 Northdown Road | 600 yd | |
| The Belle Vue Tavern | 159 Northdown Road, Margate | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Let's Go Pizza | 45 Upper Dane Road, Margate | 53 yd | |
| Brothers Pizzeria | 81 Upper Dane Road, Margate | 193 yd | |
| The Peking | 83 Upper Dane Road, Margate | 193 yd | |
| Dane Valley Fish Bar | 52 Dane Valley Road, Margate | 474 yd | |
| Eddy's Fried Chicken Kebab | 290 Northdown Road, Margate | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 281 Northdown Road, Margate | 704 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dane Park Dane Road | grass pitches | 415 yd |
| Drapers Mills Primary Academy ST. PETERS FOOTPATH | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Royal School For Deaf Children (Closed) Victoria Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 730 yd |
| Cliftonville Primary School NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Northdown Primary School TENTERDEN WAY | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| St Anthonys School ST. ANTHONYS WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 926 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 | 39.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.