Biddenden Close is in Cliftonville, Margate and in Thanet district. CT9 3RD is located in the Dane Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Thanet. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Biddenden Close, Cliftonville, Margate, CT9 3RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT9 3RA, CT9 3RQ, CT9 3RG, CT9 3QN, CT9 3RB, CT9 3RJ, CT9 3RH, CT9 3PX, CT9 2TR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT9 3RD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 53.9% | 53% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 46.1% | 47% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 3RD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.1% 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 | 48.8% | 51.1% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18% | 22.3% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -21.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 22.9% | 16.3% | -6.6% | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 4.9% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 40.4% | 39.8% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 34.4% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 18.1% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 5.7% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 3RD this area, 34.6% 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 15.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42% | 34.6% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 16.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 13.2% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 14.3% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 6% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 13.2% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.8% | 15.9% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -17.9% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.7% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.7% | 90.6% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 9.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 93.7% | 89.3% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 89.3% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 6.4% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42.9% | 76.7% | -33.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 47.3% | 13.5% | 33.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 34.9% | 46.2% | -11.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Biddenden Close was 424.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 453.5% higher than the Beacon Road average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Biddenden Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Beacon Road and the 26th highest crime rate of 451 local areas in Thanet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 237.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 120.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Biddenden Close, Margate, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-05-07 | £218,393 |
| 41 Biddenden Close, Margate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-10-01 | £207,509 |
| 36 Biddenden Close, Margate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £164,500 | 2021-04-23 | £182,511 |
| 30 Biddenden Close, Margate, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2020-11-06 | £131,491 |
| 12 Biddenden Close, Margate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2019-10-31 | £192,547 |
CT9 3RD area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northdown Primary School Tenterden Way , CT9 3RE | 2out of 4 | 297 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Primary School Northumberland Avenue , Cliftonville CT9 3LY | 4out of 4 | 415 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers Mills Primary Academy St Peter's Footpath , CT9 2SP | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palm Bay Primary School Palm Bay Avenue , Cliftonville CT9 3PP | 3out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,600 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 | 2,716 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT | 4out of 4 | 2,724 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charles Dickens School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RL | 2out of 4 | 2,844 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Harbour Academy Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH | 1out of 4 | 4,031 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 | 4,045 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 | 2,516 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 | 302 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkview Academy 8 Approach Road , Margate CT9 2AN | - not rated | 858 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse School 24 Clarendon Road , Cliftonville CT9 2QJ | - not rated | 965 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| KMS Kent Ltd The Street , Womenswold CT4 6HE | - not rated | 1,596 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 | 1,596 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simla Brasserie | 370 Northdown Road, Margate | 566 yd | |
| Gloria's Lounge & Cafe | 259 Northdown Road, Margate | 781 yd | |
| Vinnys Cafe | 272 Northdown Road, Margate | 806 yd | |
| Aroma Cafe | 260 Northdown Road, Margate | 883 yd | |
| Boba Tigers | 250 Northdown Road, Margate | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf | Northdown Park Road, Margate | 454 yd | |
| Picnic Deli | 3 Northdown Parade, Prices Avenue | 919 yd | |
| The Tap Room | 4 Northdown Parade, Prices Avenue | 921 yd | |
| Northdown Road Snooker Club | Frames Snooker And Pool, Westmount House, 220-228 Northdown Road | 1,026 yd | |
| The Belle Vue Tavern | 159 Northdown Road, Margate | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Lane Fish Inn | 2A Holly Lane, Margate | 512 yd | |
| Dane Valley Fish Bar | 52 Dane Valley Road, Margate | 534 yd | |
| Brothers Pizzeria | 81 Upper Dane Road, Margate | 622 yd | |
| The Peking | 83 Upper Dane Road, Margate | 622 yd | |
| Nazar Fish Bar | 316 Northdown Road, Margate | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 281 Northdown Road, Margate | 692 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northdown Primary School TENTERDEN WAY | grass pitches | 150 yd |
| St Anthonys School ST. ANTHONYS WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 160 yd |
| Cliftonville Primary School NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 480 yd |
| Northdown Park NORTHDOWN HOUSE NORTHDOWN HOUSE NORTHDOWN PARK | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Drapers Mills Primary Academy ST. PETERS FOOTPATH | grass pitches | 1,028 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 8.3% |
| Median download speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 22.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.87 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.