Northdown Road is in Cliftonville, Margate and in Thanet district. CT9 2PN 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 Northdown Road, Cliftonville, Margate, CT9 2PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT9 2JE, CT9 2PJ, CT9 2JG, CT9 2PT, CT9 3PW, CT9 2PS, CT9 2PR, CT9 2JY, CT9 2JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT9 2PN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.4% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.6% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 2PN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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 | 42.2% | 48.3% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 35.1% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 7.3% | -6.5% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 48.7% | 58.7% | 10.0% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 24.9% | -8.8% | 33.6% | -8.7% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 10.9% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 27.6% | 22.7% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 14.3% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 11.9% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 13.6% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 31.1% | 12.9% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 14.2% | 3.5% | -10.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.9% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 5% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 82.7% | 70.9% | -11.8% | 81.4% | -10.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 7% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
In this area, 69.2% 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 | 64.7% | 69.2% | 4.5% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| European Union | 20.3% | 14.7% | -5.6% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 5% | 2.4% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 9.6% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.7% | 69.2% | 4.5% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 10.7% | 17.8% | 7.1% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.7% | 8% | -3.7% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 1.4% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.4% | 76.7% | -26.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 10.1% | 1.5% | 8.6% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.9% | 13.5% | 10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 33.7% | 46.2% | -12.5% |
| Hindu | 5.5% | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northdown Road was 329.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.2% higher than the Cliftonville West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Northdown Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Cliftonville West and the 32nd highest crime rate of 451 local areas in Thanet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 117.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 253 Northdown Road, Margate, Kent Other, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-02-15 | £209,806 |
| 243 Northdown Road, Margate, Kent Other, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2016-12-08 | £351,365 |
| 245A Northdown Road, Margate, Kent Other, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2016-12-08 | £285,484 |
| 245A Northdown Road, Margate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2008-11-27 | £185,128 |
| 261A Northdown Road, Margate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2007-07-30 | £254,291 |
CT9 2PN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliftonville Primary School Northumberland Avenue , Cliftonville CT9 3LY | 4out of 4 | 520 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northdown Primary School Tenterden Way , CT9 3RE | 2out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers Mills Primary Academy St Peter's Footpath , CT9 2SP | 3out of 4 | 1,114 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 | 1,190 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palm Bay Primary School Palm Bay Avenue , Cliftonville CT9 3PP | 3out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,522 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT | 4out of 4 | 3,500 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charles Dickens School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RL | 2out of 4 | 3,623 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Harbour Academy Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH | 1out of 4 | 4,765 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EKC Group Ramsgate Road , CT10 1PN | - not rated | 4,819 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 | 3,257 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 | 331 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkview Academy 8 Approach Road , Margate CT9 2AN | - not rated | 433 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's School St Anthony's Way , CT9 3RA | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| KMS Kent Ltd The Street , Womenswold CT4 6HE | - not rated | 2,368 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cross Keys Learning Suite 182 The Lead Centre , Dane Valley Road CT10 3JJ | - not rated | 2,368 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloria's Lounge & Cafe | 259 Northdown Road, Margate | 2 yd | |
| Vinnys Cafe | 272 Northdown Road, Margate | 92 yd | |
| Cafe Kussan | 213 Northdown Road, Margate | 171 yd | |
| Aroma Cafe | 260 Northdown Road, Margate | 177 yd | |
| Boba Tigers | 250 Northdown Road, Margate | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picnic Deli | 3 Northdown Parade, Prices Avenue | 229 yd | |
| The Tap Room | 4 Northdown Parade, Prices Avenue | 230 yd | |
| The Belle Vue Tavern | 159 Northdown Road, Margate | 309 yd | |
| Northdown Road Snooker Club | Frames Snooker And Pool, Westmount House, 220-228 Northdown Road | 330 yd | |
| The Albion Rooms | 31 Eastern Esplanade, Margate | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pagoda Chinese T/A | 249 Northdown Road, Margate | 2 yd | |
| Tiarrah Pizza Bar | 253 Northdown Road, Margate | 10 yd | |
| Eddy's Fried Chicken Kebab | 290 Northdown Road, Margate | 92 yd | |
| Istanbul Express | 290 Northdown Road, Margate | 92 yd | |
| Nazar Fish Bar | 316 Northdown Road, Margate | 109 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 281 Northdown Road, Margate | 130 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cliftonville Primary School NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 371 yd |
| Thanet Indoor Bowls Club EASTERN ESPLANADE | indoor bowls | 599 yd |
| Dane Park Dane Road | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Hodges Games Centre (Closed) Palm Bay Avenue | tennis courts | 797 yd |
| St Anthonys School ST. ANTHONYS WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 862 yd |
| Northdown Primary School TENTERDEN WAY | grass pitches | 923 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 | 5.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 5.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 5.0% |
| 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 | 51.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.