Royal Esplanade is in Margate and in Thanet district. CT9 5QE is located in the Westbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Thanet. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Royal Esplanade, Margate, CT9 5QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT9 5DX, CT9 5DT, CT9 5DU, CT9 5DS, CT9 5DY, CT9 5DZ, CT9 5DQ, CT9 5DW, CT9 5HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT9 5QE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 50.6% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 52.3% | 49.4% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 34.2% | 38.1% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 41.9% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -2.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 10% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 46.9% | 44.8% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 33.7% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 13% | 14.6% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 21.5% | 14.8% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 12.7% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 12.7% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 20.3% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 30.6% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.1% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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 | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.6% | 93.7% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 94.4% | 92.5% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 92.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.8% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.3% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Royal Esplanade was 50.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.2% lower than the Garlinge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Royal Esplanade has the 12th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Garlinge and the 164th lowest crime rate of 451 local areas in Thanet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Greenside House, 14 Royal Esplanade, Margate, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-04-11 | £365,920 |
| Flat 7 Greenside House, 14 Royal Esplanade, Margate, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-09-25 | £420,509 |
| Flat 3 Greenside House, 14 Royal Esplanade, Margate, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-08-11 | £372,795 |
| Flat 4 Greenside House, 14 Royal Esplanade, Margate, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2022-06-09 | £426,227 |
| Flat 5 Greenside House, 14 Royal Esplanade, Margate, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-01-19 | £421,204 |
CT9 5QE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 5QE 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 920 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salmestone Primary School College Road , CT9 4DB | 3out of 4 | 1,965 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate Nash Road , CT9 4BU | 2out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Junior School Elm Grove , CT8 8LD | 3out of 4 | 2,015 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 2,028 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 | 1,096 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline College 225 Canterbury Road , CT8 8LX | 3out of 4 | 2,509 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Ethelbert School Canterbury Road , CT7 9BL | 3out of 4 | 2,913 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT | 4out of 4 | 5,466 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 | 4,864 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 | 673 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chartfield School 45 Minster Road , CT8 8DA | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkview Academy 8 Approach Road , Margate CT9 2AN | - not rated | 2,833 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse School 24 Clarendon Road , Cliftonville CT9 2QJ | - not rated | 2,876 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Enterprise Learning Alliance Westwood Centre , Westwood Industrial Estate CT9 4JA | 3out of 4 | 3,291 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fifty 2 | 52 Canterbury Road, Margate | 448 yd | |
| Lucy's | 141 Canterbury Road, Margate | 458 yd | |
| Drink Margate | 99 Canterbury Road, Margate | 548 yd | |
| Darcy's at 89 | 89 Canterbury Road, Margate | 564 yd | |
| Westbrook Cafe | 107 Canterbury Road, Margate | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ales Of The Unexpected | 105 Canterbury Road, Margate | 564 yd | |
| The Hussar | 219 Canterbury Road, Margate | 787 yd | |
| Brewers Fayre | The Promenade Brewers Fayre, Station Approach | 923 yd | |
| The Rodney | 47 High Street, Garlinge | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbrook Fish Bar | 54 Canterbury Road, Margate | 448 yd | |
| Yummy Yummy | 61 Canterbury Road, Margate | 675 yd | |
| Pizza 2Night | 57 Canterbury Road, Margate | 675 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 73 Canterbury Road, Margate | 675 yd | |
| Panda Chinese Take Away | 172 Canterbury Road, Margate | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 56 Canterbury Road, Margate | 448 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westbrook Games Centre WESTCLIFF GARDENS | tennis courts | 115 yd |
| Healthscreen Exercise Centre (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Royal Esplanade | health and fitness suite | 305 yd |
| All Saints Church Hall All Saints Avenue | 683 yd | |
| Garlinge Primary School WESTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 838 yd |
| Hartsdown Academy GEORGE V AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Margate Table Tennis Centre Hartsdown Road | 877 yd | |
| Hartsdown Sports & Leisure Centre HARTSDOWN PARK HARTSDOWN PARK HARTSDOWN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 886 yd |
| Garlinge Recreation Ground CAXTON ROAD | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Hartsdown Park TIVOLI PARK AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,086 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 | 52.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.55 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.55 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.