Palm Bay Avenue is in Cliftonville, Margate and in Thanet district. CT9 3NR 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 Palm Bay Avenue, Cliftonville, Margate, CT9 3NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT9 3DF, CT9 3DE, CT9 3DN, CT9 3NP, CT9 3DD, CT9 3DR, CT9 3DG, CT9 3DB, CT9 3DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT9 3NR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 52.3% | 54.7% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 47.7% | 45.3% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 3NR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.2% 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 | 13.5% | 17.5% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -20.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56% | 60.2% | 4.2% | 44.2% | 16.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 7.1% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 18.1% | 13.7% | -4.4% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
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 | 31.3% | 38.4% | 7.1% | 48.4% | -10.0% |
| Good health | 35% | 37.1% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 22% | 15.9% | -6.1% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 7.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 34.2% | 24.4% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 12.9% | 1.5% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 9.1% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 13.4% | 6.7% | 5.3% | 8.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 10% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 26.8% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.1% | 96.1% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 97.7% | 94% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 94% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Palm Bay Avenue was 9.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.0% lower than the Cliftonville East average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Palm Bay Avenue has the 5th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Cliftonville East and the 15th lowest crime rate of 451 local areas in Thanet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Palm Bay Avenue, Margate, Kent Other, an established residential building | £10,500 | 2020-01-31 | £11,692 |
| 40 Palm Bay Avenue, Margate, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2019-10-11 | £563,175 |
| The Bethesda Medical Centre Palm Bay Avenue, Margate, Kent Other, an established residential building | £4,590,000 | 2019-03-13 | £5,191,573 |
| 41 Palm Bay Avenue, Margate, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2015-06-18 | £554,375 |
| 42 Palm Bay Avenue, Margate, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2014-10-07 | £561,601 |
CT9 3NR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CT9 3NR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 59% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 122 |
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay Primary School Palm Bay Avenue , Cliftonville CT9 3PP | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Primary School Northumberland Avenue , Cliftonville CT9 3LY | 4out of 4 | 871 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northdown Primary School Tenterden Way , CT9 3RE | 2out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers Mills Primary Academy St Peter's Footpath , CT9 2SP | 3out of 4 | 2,030 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 | 2,220 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 | 2out of 4 | 3,565 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT | 4out of 4 | 3,655 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charles Dickens School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RL | 2out of 4 | 3,704 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Harbour Academy Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH | 1out of 4 | 5,117 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 | 4,756 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 | 3,615 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 | 1,202 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse School 24 Clarendon Road , Cliftonville CT9 2QJ | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkview Academy 8 Approach Road , Margate CT9 2AN | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| KMS Kent Ltd The Street , Womenswold CT4 6HE | - not rated | 2,410 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 | 2,410 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay Cafe | Palm Bay Avenue, Margate | 573 yd | |
| Jet Ski World Cafe | Hodges Gap Promenade, Margate | 590 yd | |
| Simla Brasserie | 370 Northdown Road, Margate | 740 yd | |
| The Garden Gate Cafe | Garden Gate Project, Northdown Park | 773 yd | |
| The Oval Bandstand And Lawns | Eastern Esplanade, Margate | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Laughing Barrel | 35A Summerfield Road, Margate | 906 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | Northdown Park Road, Margate | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Lane Fish Inn | 2A Holly Lane, Margate | 773 yd | |
| Lotus Garden | 11 Summerfield Road, Margate | 874 yd | |
| Palm Bay Fish Bar | 15 Summerfield Road, Margate | 874 yd | |
| Nazar Fish Bar | 316 Northdown Road, Margate | 1,010 yd | |
| Tiarrah Pizza Bar | 253 Northdown Road, Margate | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1-5 Summerfield Road, Margate | 874 yd | |
| Tesco | 281 Northdown Road, Margate | 950 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay Primary School PALM BAY AVENUE | grass pitches | 346 yd |
| Hodges Games Centre (Closed) Palm Bay Avenue | tennis courts | 420 yd |
| Cliftonville Primary School NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Thanet Indoor Bowls Club EASTERN ESPLANADE | indoor bowls | 945 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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.