Northdown Arcade is in Margate and in Thanet district. CT9 2QB 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 Arcade, Margate, CT9 2QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT9 2QD, CT9 2NS, CT9 2QA, CT9 2RP, CT9 2PA, CT9 2PG, CT9 2PX, CT9 2NU, CT9 2PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT9 2QB 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 2QB, 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 Arcade was 321.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 102.9% higher than the Cliftonville West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Northdown Arcade has the 11th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Cliftonville West and the 37th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Thanet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 114.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - 6 Northdown Arcade, Margate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2005-01-31 | £202,079 |
| 1 - 6 Northdown Arcade, Margate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2000-10-13 | £222,081 |
CT9 2QB 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 | - not rated | 633 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Primary School Northumberland Avenue , Cliftonville CT9 3LY | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers Mills Primary Academy St Peter's Footpath , CT9 2SP | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers Mills Primary School St Peter's Footpath , CT9 2SP | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,042 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,375 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartsdown Technology College George V Avenue , CT9 5RE | - not rated | 2,375 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT | 3out of 4 | 3,529 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT | - not rated | 3,529 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charles Dickens School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RL | 3out of 4 | 3,662 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,872 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seameadows 24 Clarendon Road , CT9 2QJ | - not rated | 175 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse School 24 Clarendon Road , Margate CT9 2QJ | - not rated | 186 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkview Academy 8 Approach Road , Margate CT9 2AN | - not rated | 297 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainbow Retreat 8 Approach Road , Cliftonville CT9 2AN | - not rated | 300 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Parkview School 8 Approach Road , Cliftonville CT9 2AN | - not rated | 300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sete | Wine Bar, 238 Northdown Road | 28 yd | |
| The Bangkok Thai | 1 Northdown Parade, Prices Avenue | 53 yd | |
| Streets | Unit 2, Westmount House, 220-228 Northdown Road | 61 yd | |
| Casa Pizzeria | 189 Northdown Road, Margate | 63 yd | |
| Lazeez | 169 Northdown Road, Margate | 75 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tap Room | 4 Northdown Parade, Prices Avenue | 53 yd | |
| Picnic Deli | 3 Northdown Parade, Prices Avenue | 54 yd | |
| Northdown Road Snooker Club | Frames Snooker And Pool, Westmount House, 220-228 Northdown Road | 61 yd | |
| The Belle Vue Tavern | 159 Northdown Road, Margate | 75 yd | |
| 101 Social Club | 101 Northdown Road, Margate | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kawa's Desserts | 173 Northdown Road, Margate | 75 yd | |
| Kebabish | 173 Northdown Road, Margate | 75 yd | |
| Express Kebab | 208 Northdown Road, Margate | 156 yd | |
| Eddy's Fried Chicken Kebab | 290 Northdown Road, Margate | 198 yd | |
| Istanbul Express | 290 Northdown Road, Margate | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 281 Northdown Road, Margate | 410 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Zion Place, Margate | 889 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dane Park Dane Road | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Cliftonville Primary School NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Thanet Indoor Bowls Club EASTERN ESPLANADE | indoor bowls | 645 yd |
| Royal School For Deaf Children (Closed) Victoria Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 850 yd |
| Hodges Games Centre (Closed) Palm Bay Avenue | tennis courts | 997 yd |
| Drapers Mills Primary Academy ST. PETERS FOOTPATH | grass pitches | 1,030 yd |
| St Anthonys School ST. ANTHONYS WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,076 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.