Kingfisher Close is in Margate and in Thanet district. CT9 5LU is located in the Garlinge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Thanet. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kingfisher Close, Margate, CT9 5LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT9 5LX, CT9 5LR, CT9 5LS, CT9 5LP, CT9 5ND, CT9 5LT, CT9 5LZ, CT9 5LY, CT9 5PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT9 5LU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 53.7% | 53.3% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 46.3% | 46.7% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 | 27.2% | 40.7% | 13.5% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.6% | 38.1% | -15.5% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8% | 12.7% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 6.3% | -0.9% | 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 | 41.2% | 42.9% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 36.3% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 13.4% | -4.5% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.6% | 23.1% | -12.5% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 13.8% | 2.2% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 17.9% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7.5% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 14.9% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 19% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 7.2% | 3.7% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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 | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.8% | 97.8% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 94.2% | 95% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 95% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingfisher Close was 40.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.8% lower than the Garlinge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingfisher Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Garlinge and the 131st lowest crime rate of 451 local areas in Thanet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Kingfisher Close, Margate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-03-22 | £255,908 |
| 4 Kingfisher Close, Margate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-12-11 | £283,797 |
| 6 Kingfisher Close, Margate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-07-27 | £337,105 |
| 18 Kingfisher Close, Margate, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-07-28 | £333,714 |
| The Rookery Kingfisher Close, Margate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-03-24 | £366,205 |
CT9 5LU 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 5LU 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.
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 625 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's Community Primary Infant School St Crispin's Road , CT8 8EB | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Junior School Elm Grove , CT8 8LD | 3out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate Nash Road , CT9 4BU | 2out of 4 | 2,014 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salmestone Primary School College Road , CT9 4DB | 3out of 4 | 2,186 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 | 1,305 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline College 225 Canterbury Road , CT8 8LX | 3out of 4 | 1,907 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Ethelbert School Canterbury Road , CT7 9BL | 3out of 4 | 2,321 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT | 4out of 4 | 5,352 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,681 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chartfield School 45 Minster Road , CT8 8DA | - not rated | 954 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree 29 All Saints Avenue , Margate CT9 5QN | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Enterprise Learning Alliance Westwood Centre , Westwood Industrial Estate CT9 4JA | 3out of 4 | 3,070 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Llewellyn School and Nursery Quex Park Estate , Birchington CT7 0BB | - not rated | 3,269 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkview Academy 8 Approach Road , Margate CT9 2AN | - not rated | 3,402 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amadeus Trattoria | 76 High Street, Garlinge | 119 yd | |
| Flavours by Kumar | 176 Canterbury Road, Margate | 440 yd | |
| Mermikides Community Centre | 39 Canterbury Road, Westgate On Sea | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rodney | 47 High Street, Garlinge | 80 yd | |
| The Hussar | 219 Canterbury Road, Margate | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garlinge Fish Bar | 72-74 High Street, Garlinge | 119 yd | |
| Barbara's Baps | 39 High Street, Garlinge | 289 yd | |
| Panda Chinese Take Away | 172 Canterbury Road, Margate | 440 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Garlinge Primary School WESTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 516 yd |
| Garlinge Recreation Ground CAXTON ROAD | grass pitches | 626 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 | 54.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.56 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.56 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.