Waverley Road is in Margate and in Thanet district. CT9 5QB 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 Waverley Road, Margate, CT9 5QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT9 5QD, CT9 5NY, CT9 5PY, CT9 5PA, CT9 5QA, CT9 5PX, CT9 5RN, CT9 5RL, CT9 5NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT9 5QB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 51.7% | 48.9% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 48.3% | 51.1% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CT9 5QB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.2% | 30.7% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 52% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8% | 10.2% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 49% | 45.1% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 36.2% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 13.8% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 12% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 13.7% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 14.9% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 6.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 20.7% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 30.3% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.3% | 97% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 97.4% | 97% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 97% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.5% | 37.2% | 17.3% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waverley Road was 20.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.7% lower than the Garlinge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Waverley Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Garlinge and the 57th lowest crime rate of 451 local areas in Thanet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Waverley Road, Margate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2025-03-28 | £390,854 |
| 43 Waverley Road, Margate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £377,000 | 2024-08-08 | £373,732 |
| 33 Waverley Road, Margate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-07-19 | £327,474 |
| 17 Waverley Road, Margate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2022-09-02 | £457,500 |
| 28 Waverley Road, Margate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-07-19 | £273,137 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 269 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate Nash Road , CT9 4BU | 2out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salmestone Primary School College Road , CT9 4DB | 3out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's Community Primary Infant School St Crispin's Road , CT8 8EB | 3out of 4 | 1,862 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,007 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 723 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline College 225 Canterbury Road , CT8 8LX | 3out of 4 | 2,466 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Ethelbert School Canterbury Road , CT7 9BL | 3out of 4 | 2,883 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT | 4out of 4 | 5,030 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charles Dickens School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RL | 2out of 4 | 5,275 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 | 4,394 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 | 584 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chartfield School 45 Minster Road , CT8 8DA | - not rated | 1,530 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkview Academy 8 Approach Road , Margate CT9 2AN | - not rated | 2,777 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Enterprise Learning Alliance Westwood Centre , Westwood Industrial Estate CT9 4JA | 3out of 4 | 2,790 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse School 24 Clarendon Road , Cliftonville CT9 2QJ | - not rated | 2,868 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flavours by Kumar | 176 Canterbury Road, Margate | 536 yd | |
| Amadeus Trattoria | 76 High Street, Garlinge | 555 yd | |
| Lucy's | 141 Canterbury Road, Margate | 565 yd | |
| Fifty 2 | 52 Canterbury Road, Margate | 636 yd | |
| Manor House Nursery School | Hartsdown House, Hartsdown Park | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hussar | 219 Canterbury Road, Margate | 572 yd | |
| The Rodney | 47 High Street, Garlinge | 594 yd | |
| Ales Of The Unexpected | 105 Canterbury Road, Margate | 740 yd | |
| The Hartsdown | Margate Football Ground, Hartsdown Road | 939 yd | |
| Brewers Fayre | The Promenade Brewers Fayre, Station Approach | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara's Baps | 39 High Street, Garlinge | 531 yd | |
| Panda Chinese Take Away | 172 Canterbury Road, Margate | 536 yd | |
| Garlinge Fish Bar | 72-74 High Street, Garlinge | 555 yd | |
| Westbrook Fish Bar | 54 Canterbury Road, Margate | 636 yd | |
| Yummy Yummy | 61 Canterbury Road, Margate | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 56 Canterbury Road, Margate | 636 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Garlinge Primary School WESTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 207 yd |
| Garlinge Recreation Ground CAXTON ROAD | grass pitches | 293 yd |
| Hartsdown Academy GEORGE V AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Westbrook Games Centre WESTCLIFF GARDENS | tennis courts | 604 yd |
| Healthscreen Exercise Centre (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Royal Esplanade | health and fitness suite | 676 yd |
| All Saints Church Hall All Saints Avenue | 679 yd | |
| Hartsdown Sports & Leisure Centre HARTSDOWN PARK HARTSDOWN PARK HARTSDOWN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 732 yd |
| Margate Table Tennis Centre Hartsdown Road | 734 yd | |
| Hartsdown Park (Margate Fc) Hartsdown Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Hartsdown Park TIVOLI PARK AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 996 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 | 61.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.