Yoakley Square is in Margate and in Thanet district. CT9 4BA 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 Yoakley Square, Margate, CT9 4BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT9 4BH, CT9 4BB, CT9 4BJ, CT9 4BL, CT9 4DR, CT9 4BD, CT9 4DN, CT9 4DD, CT9 4AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT9 4BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.5% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49% | 48.5% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 4BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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 | 47.2% | 48.3% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.5% | 37.2% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 8% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.2% | 49.7% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 33.8% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 10.8% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 25.4% | 25.5% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 11.7% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 13.8% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 16.2% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 23.8% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 5.7% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 92.9% | 84.3% | -8.6% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 84.3% 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 | 94.1% | 84.3% | -9.8% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 7.2% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 6.9% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 84.3% | -9.8% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 5.7% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 76.7% | -7.5% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yoakley Square was 85.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.7% lower than the Margate Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Yoakley Square has the 9th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Margate Central and the 192nd highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Thanet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Yoakley Square, Margate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2020-03-30 | £246,248 |
| 29 Yoakley Square, Margate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-10-21 | £214,894 |
| 27 Yoakley Square, Margate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2019-09-11 | £271,425 |
| 17 Yoakley Square, Margate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-09-11 | £285,111 |
| 1A Yoakley Square, Margate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2018-06-15 | £335,047 |
CT9 4BA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmestone Primary School College Road , CT9 4DB | 3out of 4 | 235 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salmestone Primary School College Road , CT9 4DB | - not rated | 235 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate Nash Road , CT9 4BU | - not rated | 453 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate Nash Road , CT9 4BU | - not rated | 453 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers Mills Primary Academy St Peter's Footpath , CT9 2SP | 3out of 4 | 717 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartsdown Technology College George V Avenue , CT9 5RE | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT | 3out of 4 | 3,306 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT | - not rated | 3,306 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ramsgate School Stirling Way , CT12 6NB | - not rated | 3,523 yd | Community 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 | 4,798 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 | 2,761 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal School for Deaf Children Margate Victoria Road , CT9 1NB | - not rated | 866 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate College Victoria Road , CT9 1NB | - not rated | 868 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainbow Retreat 8 Approach Road , Cliftonville CT9 2AN | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Parkview School 8 Approach Road , Cliftonville CT9 2AN | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkview Academy 8 Approach Road , Margate CT9 2AN | - not rated | 1,247 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Spices | Secret Spice, 104 Ramsgate Road | 40 yd | |
| Coffee Workz | 107-109 Ramsgate Road, Margate | 98 yd | |
| Tivoli Cafe | 7-8 Tivoli Road, Margate | 566 yd | |
| New Life Family Church | 8 Church Street, Margate | 635 yd | |
| St Johns Community Centre | Victoria Road, Margate | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lesters Pub & Restaurant | Lesters, 162 Ramsgate Road | 161 yd | |
| The Oxford | 3 St Peters Road, Margate | 519 yd | |
| The Princess of Wales | 20 Tivoli Road, Margate | 566 yd | |
| The Lord Byron | 111-113 Byron Avenue, Margate | 818 yd | |
| The Hartsdown | Margate Football Ground, Hartsdown Road | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fireaway Margate | 95 Ramsgate Road, Margate | 99 yd | |
| Alfies Fish Bar | 72 Ramsgate Road, Margate | 187 yd | |
| Baba Kebab House | 98 Ramsgate Road, Margate | 187 yd | |
| Ramsgate Fried Chicken | 84 Ramsgate Road, Margate | 187 yd | |
| Bayleaf Indian Curry House | 64 Ramsgate Road, Margate | 194 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Gregorys Catholic Primary School NASH ROAD | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| Tivoli Meadow TIVOLI MEADOW TIVOLI MEADOW HARTSDOWN ROAD | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Tivoli Park TIVOLI PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Drapers Mills Primary Academy ST. PETERS FOOTPATH | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Hartsdown Park (Margate Fc) Hartsdown Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Royal School For Deaf Children (Closed) Victoria Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 865 yd |
| Hartsdown Park TIVOLI PARK AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,001 yd |
| Dane Park Dane Road | grass pitches | 1,062 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 | 59.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.