Northdown Road is in Cliftonville, Margate and in Thanet district. CT9 2QY 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 2QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT9 2DD, CT9 2QN, CT9 2UT, CT9 2DB, CT9 2EL, CT9 2HE, CT9 2QU, CT9 2QJ, CT9 2QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT9 2QY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 51.5% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 52.9% | 48.5% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 2QY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.5% 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% | 54.5% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.2% | 27.3% | 7.1% | 44.2% | -16.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 4.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 17.7% | 9.8% | -7.9% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 43.8% | 47.9% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 31.8% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 13.1% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5.4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 30.3% | 20.6% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 13.3% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 10.6% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 15% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 30.9% | 14.7% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 9% | 5% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.5% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 7% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 88.8% | 75.5% | -13.3% | 81.4% | -5.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 0.2% | 5.7% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 67.1% 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 | 77.9% | 67.1% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| European Union | 15.5% | 21.9% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 15.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 7.4% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.9% | 67.4% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -15.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 11.8% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 1.5% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.6% | 76.7% | -18.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 18.4% | 1.5% | 16.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northdown Road was 207.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.7% higher than the Cliftonville West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northdown Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Cliftonville West and the 66th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Thanet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 141.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155 - 157 Northdown Road, Margate, Kent Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-02-14 | £94,084 |
| 95 - 97 Northdown Road, Margate, Kent Other, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-11-03 | £207,856 |
| 103A Northdown Road, Margate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2023-03-10 | £244,579 |
| Flat 4 123 Northdown Road, Margate, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £46,000 | 2023-03-08 | £39,627 |
| 119 Northdown Road, Margate, Kent Other, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-11-15 | £285,752 |
CT9 2QY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 872 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Primary School Northumberland Avenue , Cliftonville CT9 3LY | - not rated | 895 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Primary School Northumberland Avenue , Cliftonville CT9 3LY | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers Mills Primary Academy St Peter's Footpath , CT9 2SP | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers Mills Primary School St Peter's Footpath , CT9 2SP | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,238 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartsdown Technology College George V Avenue , CT9 5RE | - not rated | 2,238 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT | 3out of 4 | 3,762 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT | - not rated | 3,762 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charles Dickens School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RL | 3out of 4 | 3,902 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 | 5,122 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 | 3,462 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 , Margate CT9 2QJ | - not rated | 137 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seameadows 24 Clarendon Road , CT9 2QJ | - not rated | 152 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Honiton House School 25-27 Sweyn Road , Cliftonville CT9 2DG | - not rated | 155 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wanstead House School Eastern Esplanade , Cliftonville CT9 2EZ | - not rated | 272 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stimson House School 1-19 Eastern Esplanade , Cliftonville CT9 2HH | - not rated | 294 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBS Pop UP | 172 Northdown Road, Margate | 70 yd | |
| Cliffs | 172 Northdown Road, Margate | 70 yd | |
| Indian Spice Delight | 182 Northdown Road, Margate | 70 yd | |
| Wildcraft Food Co | Wildcraft, 101A Northdown Road | 80 yd | |
| Mama Sitas | Cliftonville Community Centre, St Pauls Road | 97 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Social Club | 101 Northdown Road, Margate | 85 yd | |
| Northdown Road Snooker Club | Frames Snooker And Pool, Westmount House, 220-228 Northdown Road | 207 yd | |
| The Belle Vue Tavern | 159 Northdown Road, Margate | 222 yd | |
| The Tap Room | 4 Northdown Parade, Prices Avenue | 317 yd | |
| Picnic Deli | 3 Northdown Parade, Prices Avenue | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square Pizza & Peri Peri Time | 117 Northdown Road, Margate | 35 yd | |
| Roma Pizza | 190 Northdown Road, Margate | 70 yd | |
| Jay Jay Oriental Takeaway | 186 Northdown Road, Margate | 70 yd | |
| Express Kebab | 208 Northdown Road, Margate | 111 yd | |
| Kawa's Desserts | 173 Northdown Road, Margate | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Zion Place, Margate | 623 yd | |
| Tesco | 281 Northdown Road, Margate | 662 yd | |
| Morrisons | 6 College Walk, Margate | 887 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Iceland Foods Plc, 8-10 College Walk | 921 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dane Park Dane Road | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| Thanet Indoor Bowls Club EASTERN ESPLANADE | indoor bowls | 674 yd |
| Royal School For Deaf Children (Closed) Victoria Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 730 yd |
| Cliftonville Primary School NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 894 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 | 10.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 10.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 10.6% |
| 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 | 69.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.