West Park Avenue is in Cliftonville, Margate and in Thanet district. CT9 3LJ is located in the Cliftonville East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Thanet. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Park Avenue, Cliftonville, Margate, CT9 3LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT9 3LG, CT9 3LF, CT9 3LQ, CT9 3LL, CT9 3NJ, CT9 3LH, CT9 3NG, CT9 3LE, CT9 3NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT9 3LJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 53.7% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 47.1% | 46.3% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CT9 3LJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.3% | 22.1% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 57.6% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 13.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 7.8% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 30.5% | 36.3% | 5.8% | 48.4% | -12.1% |
| Good health | 41.9% | 42.9% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 9.3% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 13.9% | -4.9% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 7% | 4.2% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.4% | 20.5% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 17.5% | 7.3% | 9.6% | 7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 14% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.6% | 8.7% | -1.9% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 17.9% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 20.1% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.3% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.3% | 96.9% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
In this area, 93.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.2% | 93.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 93.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.9% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 60.8% | 46.2% | 14.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Park Avenue was 8.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.2% lower than the Cliftonville East average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
West Park Avenue has the 4th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Cliftonville East and the 12th lowest crime rate of 451 local areas in Thanet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 West Park Avenue, Margate, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2025-01-10 | £545,133 |
| 26 West Park Avenue, Margate, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £423,975 | 2023-11-02 | £403,700 |
| 37A West Park Avenue, Margate, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-10-11 | £456,652 |
| 21 West Park Avenue, Margate, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2022-04-01 | £449,935 |
| 37 West Park Avenue, Margate, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-01-07 | £408,615 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CT9 3LJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northdown Primary School Tenterden Way , CT9 3RE | 2out of 4 | 513 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Primary School Northumberland Avenue , Cliftonville CT9 3LY | 4out of 4 | 595 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palm Bay Primary School Palm Bay Avenue , Cliftonville CT9 3PP | 3out of 4 | 906 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers Mills Primary Academy St Peter's Footpath , CT9 2SP | 3out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School Beacon Road , CT10 3DG | 4out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT | 4out of 4 | 2,723 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charles Dickens School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RL | 2out of 4 | 2,784 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartsdown Academy George V Avenue , CT9 5RE | 2out of 4 | 3,353 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Harbour Academy Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH | 1out of 4 | 4,182 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 | 3,883 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 | 2,686 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's School St Anthony's Way , CT9 3RA | 3out of 4 | 398 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkview Academy 8 Approach Road , Margate CT9 2AN | - not rated | 1,378 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse School 24 Clarendon Road , Cliftonville CT9 2QJ | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| KMS Kent Ltd The Street , Womenswold CT4 6HE | - not rated | 1,485 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 | 1,485 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 Garden Gate Cafe | Garden Gate Project, Northdown Park | 303 yd | |
| Simla Brasserie | 370 Northdown Road, Margate | 649 yd | |
| Taddys Barn | George Hill Road, Margate | 831 yd | |
| St Phillips Church | Summerfield Road, Margate | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf | Northdown Park Road, Margate | 212 yd | |
| The Laughing Barrel | 35A Summerfield Road, Margate | 863 yd | |
| The 19th Hole | 11 George Hill Road, Broadstairs | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Lane Fish Inn | 2A Holly Lane, Margate | 599 yd | |
| Lotus Garden | 11 Summerfield Road, Margate | 860 yd | |
| Palm Bay Fish Bar | 15 Summerfield Road, Margate | 860 yd | |
| Nazar Fish Bar | 316 Northdown Road, Margate | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1-5 Summerfield Road, Margate | 860 yd | |
| Tesco | 281 Northdown Road, Margate | 984 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northdown Park NORTHDOWN HOUSE NORTHDOWN HOUSE NORTHDOWN PARK | grass pitches | 290 yd |
| St Anthonys School ST. ANTHONYS WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 492 yd |
| Northdown Primary School TENTERDEN WAY | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| Cliftonville Primary School NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Palm Bay Primary School PALM BAY AVENUE | grass pitches | 910 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 | 54.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.