Balcomb Crescent, Margate, CT9 3XJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT9 3XJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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	53.2%	52.9%	-0.3%	51.0%	1.9%
Male	46.8%	47.1%	0.3%	49.0%	-1.9%

Partnership Status

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 3XJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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	47.3%	49.8%	2.5%	37.9%	11.9%
Married: Opposite sex	32.2%	31.8%	-0.4%	44.2%	-12.4%
Separated	3.3%	5.5%	2.2%	2.2%	3.3%
Divorced	13%	9.4%	-3.6%	9.1%	0.3%
Widowed	4.2%	3.5%	-0.7%	6.1%	-2.6%

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	46%	38.8%	-7.2%	48.4%	-9.6%
Good health	34.8%	40.2%	5.4%	33.6%	6.6%
Fair health	13.2%	12.5%	-0.7%	12.7%	-0.2%
Bad health	5.2%	6.4%	1.2%	4.0%	2.4%
Very bad health	0.8%	2.2%	1.4%	1.2%	1.0%

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.

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 16.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.9%	20%	-5.9%	18.2%	1.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	27.6%	17.3%	-10.3%	9.6%	7.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.9%	19.6%	-1.3%	13.4%	6.2%
Apprenticeship	1.7%	5.1%	3.4%	5.3%	-0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10%	18.8%	8.8%	16.9%	1.9%
Degree or Similar	7.5%	16.5%	9.0%	33.8%	-17.3%
Other	6.3%	2.7%	-3.6%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% 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	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.7%	-0.7%
Pakistani	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	1.3%	2.5%	1.2%	1.6%	0.9%
Black African	0.5%	0.8%	0.3%	2.5%	-1.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.4%	1.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	2.2%	2.2%	0.9%	1.3%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	95.8%	90.9%	-4.9%	81.4%	9.5%
Roma	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92% 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	95.3%	92%	-3.3%	83.2%	8.8%
European Union	2.1%	5%	2.9%	6.1%	-1.1%
Africa	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	1.8%	1.9%	0.1%	5.6%	-3.7%
Oceania	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.3%	92%	-3.3%	83.2%	8.8%
10+ Years	1.3%	5.2%	3.9%	9.8%	-4.6%
5-10 Years	0.3%	2.8%	2.5%	2.9%	-0.1%
2-5 Years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	64.9%	76.7%	-11.8%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Romania	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	3%	1.5%	1.5%
Central and Western Africa	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	29.3%	13.5%	15.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	59.3%	37.2%	22.1%
Christian	30.8%	46.2%	-15.4%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	0.8%	1.7%	-0.9%
Muslim	2.7%	6.5%	-3.8%
Other religion	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Balcomb Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Balcomb Crescent was 45.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.7% lower than the Beacon Road average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Balcomb Crescent has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Beacon Road and the 154th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Thanet .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,800

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in CT9 3XJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 10/10 (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) - 10/10 (very 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 Balcomb Crescent are based on 28 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 Balcomb Crescent, Margate, CT9 3XJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for CT9 3XJ

Average Price
£211,801

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£211,856

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£211,196

Estimated Average Property Prices for Balcomb Crescent

Average Price
£201,341

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£201,401

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£199,715

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Balcomb CrescentStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Balcomb Crescent, Margate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£232,000	2022-09-27	£204,020
6 Balcomb Crescent, Margate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£217,500	2021-09-06	£217,749
65 Balcomb Crescent, Margate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£170,000	2021-06-29	£176,663
Garage Associated With 7 Balcomb Crescent, Margate, Kent Other, an established residential building	£210,000	2021-06-18	£197,802
7 Balcomb Crescent, Margate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£210,000	2021-06-18	£218,230

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CT9 3XJ

Employment

CT9 3XJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	62
Part-Time Employee	46
Long-Term Sick or disabled	25
Unemployed	25
Retired	23
Looking after home or family	20
Self-Employed	18
Student (economically inactive)	15
Other	13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	27
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Administrative and support service activities	13
Transport and storage	12
Education	10
Manufacturing	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Construction	4
Other	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Northdown Primary School Tenterden Way , CT9 3RE	3out of 4	495 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Northdown Primary School Tenterden Way , Northdown CT9 3RE	- not rated	495 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cliftonville Primary School Northumberland Avenue , Cliftonville CT9 3LY	- not rated	1,082 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cliftonville Primary School Northumberland Avenue , Cliftonville CT9 3LY	3out of 4	1,082 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Drapers Mills Primary Academy St Peter's Footpath , CT9 2SP	3out of 4	1,130 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT	3out of 4	2,030 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT	- not rated	2,030 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Charles Dickens School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RL	3out of 4	2,160 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Charles Dickens School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RL	- not rated	2,160 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hartsdown Academy George V Avenue , CT9 5RE	3out of 4	2,943 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	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	3,384 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	1,833 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	616 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Laleham School Northdown Park Road , Cliftonville CT9 2TP	- not rated	960 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Life Skills Enterprise Northdown House , Northdown Park Road CT9 3TP	- not rated	966 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cross Keys Learning Suite 1 & 2 the Lead Centre , Dane Valley Road CT10 3JJ	- not rated	968 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Parkview Academy 8 Approach Road , Margate CT9 2AN	- not rated	1,460 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Revolution Skate Park	Lead Centre, Dane Valley Road		854 yd
Cabin Cafe	Northdown Hill, Broadstairs		1,060 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Wheatsheaf	Northdown Park Road, Margate		750 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dane Valley Fish Bar	52 Dane Valley Road, Margate	674 yd
Brothers Pizzeria	81 Upper Dane Road, Margate	935 yd
The Peking	83 Upper Dane Road, Margate	935 yd
China Man	26 Fosters Avenue, Broadstairs	1,079 yd
Let's Go Pizza	45 Upper Dane Road, Margate	1,092 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Northdown Primary School TENTERDEN WAY	grass pitches	495 yd
St Anthonys School ST. ANTHONYS WAY	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	610 yd
Northdown Park NORTHDOWN HOUSE NORTHDOWN HOUSE NORTHDOWN PARK	grass pitches	932 yd
Cliftonville Primary School NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE	grass pitches	1,084 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	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%

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	35 Mbit/s
Average download speed	33.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	68.08 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	68.08 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of CT9 3XJ