Drapers Avenue is in Margate and in Thanet district. CT9 4AP is located in the Salmestone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Thanet. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Drapers Avenue, Margate, CT9 4AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT9 4AA, CT9 4AB, CT9 4BE, CT9 4AX, CT9 5TW, CT9 4AS, CT9 4AR, CT9 4AY, CT9 4AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT9 4AP has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 48% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 49.2% | 52% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 4AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% 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 | 26.2% | 43.8% | 17.6% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 36.7% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 8.8% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 6.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 40.1% | 41.5% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 34.3% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 17.7% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 5.1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.6% | 23.3% | -14.3% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 13.7% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 11% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 21.6% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 21.1% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 94% | 85.2% | -8.8% | 81.4% | 3.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 91.7% | 87.8% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 88.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 4% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drapers Avenue was 817.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 364.0% higher than the Cliftonville West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Drapers Avenue has the 2nd highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Cliftonville West and the 7th highest crime rate of 451 local areas in Thanet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 539.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Drapers Avenue, Margate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2024-11-15 | £299,967 |
| 16 Drapers Avenue, Margate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-12-19 | £278,963 |
| 8 Drapers Avenue, Margate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-04-13 | £332,818 |
| 17 Drapers Avenue, Margate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2021-09-14 | £311,979 |
| 19 Drapers Avenue, Margate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2021-06-30 | £309,018 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmestone Primary School College Road , CT9 4DB | 3out of 4 | 395 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers Mills Primary Academy St Peter's Footpath , CT9 2SP | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate Nash Road , CT9 4BU | 2out of 4 | 700 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 717 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Primary School Northumberland Avenue , Cliftonville CT9 3LY | 4out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,283 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT | 4out of 4 | 3,349 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charles Dickens School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RL | 2out of 4 | 3,557 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Harbour Academy Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH | 1out of 4 | 4,201 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline College 225 Canterbury Road , CT8 8LX | 3out of 4 | 4,456 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EKC Group Ramsgate Road , CT10 1PN | - not rated | 4,830 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 | 2,846 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Academy 8 Approach Road , Margate CT9 2AN | - not rated | 986 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse School 24 Clarendon Road , Cliftonville CT9 2QJ | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Enterprise Learning Alliance Westwood Centre , Westwood Industrial Estate CT9 4JA | 3out of 4 | 1,557 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree 29 All Saints Avenue , Margate CT9 5QN | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's School St Anthony's Way , CT9 3RA | 3out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Spices | Secret Spice, 104 Ramsgate Road | 345 yd | |
| Coffee Workz | 107-109 Ramsgate Road, Margate | 373 yd | |
| New Life Family Church | 8 Church Street, Margate | 516 yd | |
| St Johns Community Centre | Victoria Road, Margate | 596 yd | |
| Tivoli Cafe | 7-8 Tivoli Road, Margate | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lesters Pub & Restaurant | Lesters, 162 Ramsgate Road | 343 yd | |
| The Oxford | 3 St Peters Road, Margate | 405 yd | |
| The Lord Byron | 111-113 Byron Avenue, Margate | 559 yd | |
| The Princess of Wales | 20 Tivoli Road, Margate | 635 yd | |
| The London Tavern | Addington Street, Margate | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfies Fish Bar | 72 Ramsgate Road, Margate | 318 yd | |
| Baba Kebab House | 98 Ramsgate Road, Margate | 318 yd | |
| Ramsgate Fried Chicken | 84 Ramsgate Road, Margate | 318 yd | |
| Bayleaf Indian Curry House | 64 Ramsgate Road, Margate | 318 yd | |
| Fireaway Margate | 95 Ramsgate Road, Margate | 379 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Drapers Mills Primary Academy ST. PETERS FOOTPATH | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Royal School For Deaf Children (Closed) Victoria Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 663 yd |
| St Gregorys Catholic Primary School NASH ROAD | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Dane Park Dane Road | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Tivoli Park TIVOLI PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Tivoli Meadow TIVOLI MEADOW TIVOLI MEADOW HARTSDOWN ROAD | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Hartsdown Park (Margate Fc) Hartsdown Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 75.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.