Holly Close is in Margate and in Thanet district. CT9 4FL is located in the Salmestone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Thanet. This postcode has been in use since 2016-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holly Close, Margate, CT9 4FL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT9 4EH, CT9 4DZ, CT9 4DY, CT9 4EA, CT9 4EB, CT9 4EQ, CT9 4DU, CT9 4EJ, CT9 4EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT9 4FL 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 | 51.4% | 51.5% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.5% | -0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.5% | 40.9% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 36.9% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 12.9% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 6.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 41.7% | 42% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 35.6% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 15.1% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 6.7% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 22.6% | 16.9% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 11.4% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 12.6% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 22.5% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 28.5% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 94.5% | 89.2% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 86.3% 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 | 92.5% | 86.3% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 5.7% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 86.7% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 9% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 1.8% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holly Close was 570.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 223.6% higher than the Cliftonville West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holly Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Cliftonville West and the 12th highest crime rate of 451 local areas in Thanet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 190.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 136.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Holly Close, Margate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2018-05-29 | £285,154 |
| 2 Holly Close, Margate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2018-04-12 | £288,714 |
CT9 4FL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 137 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 49 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Construction | 31 |
| Education | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Other | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate Nash Road , CT9 4BU | 2out of 4 | 1,598 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers Mills Primary Academy St Peter's Footpath , CT9 2SP | 3out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salmestone Primary School College Road , CT9 4DB | 3out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Janet Primary Academy Newington Road , CT12 6QY | 3out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs Rumfields Road , CT10 2PW | 3out of 4 | 2,134 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT | 4out of 4 | 2,105 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charles Dickens School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RL | 2out of 4 | 2,371 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartsdown Academy George V Avenue , CT9 5RE | 2out of 4 | 2,437 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Harbour Academy Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH | 1out of 4 | 2,485 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School Chatham Street , CT11 7PS | 3out of 4 | 3,973 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 | 3,557 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 | 1,414 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Learning Alliance Westwood Centre , Westwood Industrial Estate CT9 4JA | 3out of 4 | 248 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laleham Gap School Ozengell Place , CT12 6FH | 3out of 4 | 1,912 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| KMS Kent Ltd The Street , Womenswold CT4 6HE | - not rated | 2,091 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 | 2,091 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foreland Fields School Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH | 3out of 4 | 2,257 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaspars | Margate Road, Broadstairs | 303 yd | |
| Burger King Uk Ltd | Margate Road, Broadstairs | 303 yd | |
| Dunelm Mill | Unit C, Westwood Retail Park | 374 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Unit D, East Kent Retail Park | 443 yd | |
| Hooden Horse | 1 Richborough Close, Margate | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 21 Westwood Cross, Margate Road | 651 yd | |
| Tim Hortons | 473a Margate Road, Broadstairs | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Plc | 1 Westwood Cross, Margate Road | 651 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | 475 Margate Road, Broadstairs | 874 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Dadson Way, Ramsgate | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westwood School (Closed) Davenport House Davenport House Margate Road | 624 yd | |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Thanet) WESTWOOD CROSS WESTWOOD CROSS MARGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 624 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Broadstairs) WESTWOOD FARM WESTWOOD FARM WESTWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 729 yd |
| The Gym (Westwood Cross) RAVENSGATE DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 1,082 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.