Northdown Road is in Margate and in Thanet district. CT9 3PW 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, Margate, CT9 3PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT9 3PR, CT9 2PR, CT9 2PN, CT9 2JE, CT9 3AD, CT9 3PN, CT9 3PA, CT9 2JG, CT9 2PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT9 3PW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.7% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.3% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 30% | 30.1% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 42% | 5.8% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 13% | 12.8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 17.4% | 12.8% | -4.6% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.5% | 32.7% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -15.7% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 38% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 21.1% | 17.1% | -4.0% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 10.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 6.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
In the area around CT9 3PW this area, 32.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.7% | 32.4% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 12.8% | 2.2% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 12.3% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 9.1% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 11% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 18.3% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 7.7% | 4.1% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.1% | 84.5% | -9.6% | 81.4% | 3.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 8% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
In this area, 83.3% 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 | 86.1% | 83.3% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 6.8% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84% | 83.3% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 13.3% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 1.1% | -2.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 0.8% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northdown Road was 71.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.3% lower than the Cliftonville West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northdown Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Cliftonville West and the 217th highest crime rate of 451 local areas in Thanet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 312 Northdown Road, Margate, Kent Other, an established residential building | £157,810 | 2022-04-01 | £151,424 |
| 326 Northdown Road, Margate, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £722,585 | 2005-06-28 | £1,426,071 |
| 312 Northdown Road, Margate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2004-11-03 | £300,328 |
| 326 Northdown Road, Margate, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £498,590 | 2004-03-09 | £1,086,950 |
| 312 Northdown Road, Margate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2003-04-07 | £397,826 |
CT9 3PW 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 3PW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliftonville Primary School Northumberland Avenue , Cliftonville CT9 3LY | 4out of 4 | 413 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northdown Primary School Tenterden Way , CT9 3RE | 2out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers Mills Primary Academy St Peter's Footpath , CT9 2SP | 3out of 4 | 1,090 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 | 1,259 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palm Bay Primary School Palm Bay Avenue , Cliftonville CT9 3PP | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Community 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 | 2,572 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT | 4out of 4 | 3,401 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charles Dickens School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RL | 2out of 4 | 3,521 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Harbour Academy Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH | 1out of 4 | 4,680 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 | 4,714 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 | 3,170 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 , Cliftonville CT9 2QJ | - not rated | 415 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkview Academy 8 Approach Road , Margate CT9 2AN | - not rated | 473 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's School St Anthony's Way , CT9 3RA | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| KMS Kent Ltd The Street , Womenswold CT4 6HE | - not rated | 2,262 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 | 2,262 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloria's Lounge & Cafe | 259 Northdown Road, Margate | 111 yd | |
| Vinnys Cafe | 272 Northdown Road, Margate | 178 yd | |
| Aroma Cafe | 260 Northdown Road, Margate | 271 yd | |
| Boba Tigers | 250 Northdown Road, Margate | 271 yd | |
| Cafe Kussan | 213 Northdown Road, Margate | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picnic Deli | 3 Northdown Parade, Prices Avenue | 321 yd | |
| The Tap Room | 4 Northdown Parade, Prices Avenue | 323 yd | |
| The Belle Vue Tavern | 159 Northdown Road, Margate | 412 yd | |
| Northdown Road Snooker Club | Frames Snooker And Pool, Westmount House, 220-228 Northdown Road | 429 yd | |
| The Albion Rooms | 31 Eastern Esplanade, Margate | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nazar Fish Bar | 316 Northdown Road, Margate | 6 yd | |
| Tiarrah Pizza Bar | 253 Northdown Road, Margate | 99 yd | |
| Pagoda Chinese T/A | 249 Northdown Road, Margate | 111 yd | |
| Eddy's Fried Chicken Kebab | 290 Northdown Road, Margate | 178 yd | |
| Istanbul Express | 290 Northdown Road, Margate | 178 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 281 Northdown Road, Margate | 54 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cliftonville Primary School NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 263 yd |
| Thanet Indoor Bowls Club EASTERN ESPLANADE | indoor bowls | 673 yd |
| St Anthonys School ST. ANTHONYS WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 755 yd |
| Dane Park Dane Road | grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Hodges Games Centre (Closed) Palm Bay Avenue | tennis courts | 799 yd |
| Northdown Primary School TENTERDEN WAY | grass pitches | 820 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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 | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.