Wellesley Road, Margate, CT9 2UH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT9 2UH 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%

Partnership Status

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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Wellesley Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wellesley Road was 45.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.3% lower than the Cliftonville West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wellesley Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Cliftonville West and the 150th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Thanet .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£41,700

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in CT9 2UH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Wellesley Road are based on 53 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Thanet.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Wellesley Road, Margate, CT9 2UH

Estimated Average Property Prices for CT9 2UH

Average Price
£333,018

Semi-Detached
£325,000

Terraced
£395,304

Detached
£400,877

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wellesley Road

Average Price
£322,977

Semi-Detached
£316,519

Terraced
£382,243

Detached
£386,795

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wellesley Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Wellesley Road, Margate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£440,000	2025-10-27	£417,168
20 Wellesley Road, Margate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£383,000	2025-01-24	£369,924
22 Wellesley Road, Margate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2024-10-28	£358,252
11 Wellesley Road, Margate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2024-03-19	£240,274
34 Wellesley Road, Margate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£390,000	2023-06-23	£358,522

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CT9 2UH

Employment

CT9 2UH 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 2UH 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	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	583 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Drapers Mills Primary School St Peter's Footpath , CT9 2SP	- not rated	583 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cliftonville Primary School Northumberland Avenue , Cliftonville CT9 3LY	- not rated	653 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cliftonville Primary School Northumberland Avenue , Cliftonville CT9 3LY	3out of 4	653 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Northdown Primary School Tenterden Way , CT9 3RE	3out of 4	852 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hartsdown Academy George V Avenue , CT9 5RE	3out of 4	2,210 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hartsdown Technology College George V Avenue , CT9 5RE	- not rated	2,210 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT	3out of 4	3,120 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT	- not rated	3,120 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Charles Dickens School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RL	3out of 4	3,271 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
EKC Group Ramsgate Road , CT10 1PN	- not rated	4,507 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	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	2,806 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Parkview Academy 8 Approach Road , Margate CT9 2AN	- not rated	338 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rainbow Retreat 8 Approach Road , Cliftonville CT9 2AN	- not rated	341 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Parkview School 8 Approach Road , Cliftonville CT9 2AN	- not rated	341 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Seameadows 24 Clarendon Road , CT9 2QJ	- not rated	504 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lighthouse School 24 Clarendon Road , Margate CT9 2QJ	- not rated	519 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Bangkok Thai	1 Northdown Parade, Prices Avenue	470 yd
Boba Tigers	250 Northdown Road, Margate	475 yd
Aroma Cafe	260 Northdown Road, Margate	475 yd
Vinnys Cafe	272 Northdown Road, Margate	479 yd
Streets	Unit 2, Westmount House, 220-228 Northdown Road	502 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Picnic Deli	3 Northdown Parade, Prices Avenue	469 yd
The Tap Room	4 Northdown Parade, Prices Avenue	470 yd
Northdown Road Snooker Club	Frames Snooker And Pool, Westmount House, 220-228 Northdown Road	523 yd
The Belle Vue Tavern	159 Northdown Road, Margate	552 yd
The Lord Byron	111-113 Byron Avenue, Margate	609 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Let's Go Pizza	45 Upper Dane Road, Margate	76 yd
Brothers Pizzeria	81 Upper Dane Road, Margate	223 yd
The Peking	83 Upper Dane Road, Margate	223 yd
Eddy's Fried Chicken Kebab	290 Northdown Road, Margate	479 yd
Istanbul Express	290 Northdown Road, Margate	479 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	281 Northdown Road, Margate		594 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dane Park Dane Road	grass pitches	440 yd
Drapers Mills Primary Academy ST. PETERS FOOTPATH	grass pitches	589 yd
Cliftonville Primary School NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE	grass pitches	654 yd
Royal School For Deaf Children (Closed) Victoria Road	grass pitches, swimming pool	787 yd
Northdown Primary School TENTERDEN WAY	grass pitches	851 yd
St Anthonys School ST. ANTHONYS WAY	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	864 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	66.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	109.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CT9 2UH