Royal Crescent is in Margate and in Thanet district. CT9 5AJ is located in the Westbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Thanet. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Royal Crescent, Margate, CT9 5AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT9 5BT, CT9 5BS, CT9 5AB, CT9 5AW, CT9 5BP, CT9 5AL, CT9 5BW, CT9 5AN, CT9 5AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT9 5AJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 42.6% | 54.4% | 11.8% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 57.4% | 45.6% | -11.8% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 5AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.4% 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 | 44.8% | 58.4% | 13.6% | 37.9% | 20.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.7% | 18.5% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -25.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 9.3% | 3.5% | -5.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 20.8% | 15.6% | -5.2% | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 2.3% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.7% | 29.6% | -10.1% | 48.4% | -18.8% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 39.4% | 7.8% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 21.2% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 8.5% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 9.9% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23% | 16.2% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 6.9% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 15% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 20.2% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 34.1% | 16.6% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 8.7% | 2.9% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 88.5% | 84.5% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 3.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 80.6% 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 | 82.3% | 80.6% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| European Union | 12.4% | 12.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.4% | 81.4% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 10.8% | 5.1% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 4.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 2% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 7.3% | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.4% | 37.2% | 17.2% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Royal Crescent was 80.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.7% lower than the Margate Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Royal Crescent has the 9th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Margate Central and the 200th highest crime rate of 451 local areas in Thanet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Marcella Court, 12 Royal Crescent, Margate, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-05-03 | £235,085 |
| 8 Marcella Court, 12 Royal Crescent, Margate, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-04-25 | £191,906 |
| Flat 16 Hollywood Court, 10 - 11 Royal Crescent, Margate, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-09-28 | £173,842 |
| Flat 6 Ashley House, 9 Royal Crescent, Margate, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2021-03-29 | £227,077 |
| Flat 10 Marcella Court, 12 Royal Crescent, Margate, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-02-09 | £227,900 |
CT9 5AJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CT9 5AJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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 | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garlinge Primary School and Nursery Westfield Road , CT9 5PA | 3out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,284 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salmestone Primary School College Road , CT9 4DB | 3out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate Nash Road , CT9 4BU | 2out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers Mills Primary Academy St Peter's Footpath , CT9 2SP | 3out of 4 | 2,152 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 | 870 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline College 225 Canterbury Road , CT8 8LX | 3out of 4 | 3,274 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Ethelbert School Canterbury Road , CT7 9BL | 3out of 4 | 3,682 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT | 4out of 4 | 4,960 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charles Dickens School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RL | 2out of 4 | 5,178 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 4,412 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree 29 All Saints Avenue , Margate CT9 5QN | - not rated | 494 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkview Academy 8 Approach Road , Margate CT9 2AN | - not rated | 2,086 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse School 24 Clarendon Road , Cliftonville CT9 2QJ | - not rated | 2,114 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chartfield School 45 Minster Road , CT8 8DA | - not rated | 2,412 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Enterprise Learning Alliance Westwood Centre , Westwood Industrial Estate CT9 4JA | 3out of 4 | 2,924 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage Coffee | Royal Crescent Promenade, Margate | 39 yd | |
| Ali Raj | 65-67 Canterbury Road, Margate | 145 yd | |
| Strokes Adventure Golf | Leisuretime Childrens Amusement Centre, Westbrook Promenade | 152 yd | |
| Pork And Company Limited | On The Rocks, Royal Crescent Promenade | 157 yd | |
| The Bus Cafe | Royal Crescent Promenade, Margate | 170 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers Fayre | The Promenade Brewers Fayre, Station Approach | 209 yd | |
| Ales Of The Unexpected | 105 Canterbury Road, Margate | 286 yd | |
| Wetherspoons | Mechanical Elephant, 28-30 Marine Terrace | 576 yd | |
| Cinque Ports | 49 - 50, Marine Terrace | 576 yd | |
| Sundowners | 1 Albert Terrace, Margate | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza 2Night | 57 Canterbury Road, Margate | 145 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 73 Canterbury Road, Margate | 145 yd | |
| Yummy Yummy | 61 Canterbury Road, Margate | 145 yd | |
| Westbrook Fish Bar | 54 Canterbury Road, Margate | 406 yd | |
| Atlantis Fish & Chips | 18 Marine Terrace, Margate | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 56 Canterbury Road, Margate | 406 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Iceland Foods Plc, 8-10 College Walk | 1,056 yd | |
| Morrisons | 6 College Walk, Margate | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church Hall All Saints Avenue | 392 yd | |
| Healthscreen Exercise Centre (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Royal Esplanade | health and fitness suite | 477 yd |
| Margate Table Tennis Centre Hartsdown Road | 526 yd | |
| Hartsdown Park TIVOLI PARK AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 531 yd |
| Hartsdown Sports & Leisure Centre HARTSDOWN PARK HARTSDOWN PARK HARTSDOWN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 539 yd |
| Westbrook Games Centre WESTCLIFF GARDENS | tennis courts | 677 yd |
| Hartsdown Academy GEORGE V AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Hartsdown Park (Margate Fc) Hartsdown Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Tivoli Park TIVOLI PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 966 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% |
| Median download speed | 40.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.65 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.