Ramsgate Road is in Margate and in Thanet district. CT9 5RU is located in the Salmestone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Thanet. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ramsgate Road, Margate, CT9 5RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT9 5RT, CT9 5TN, CT9 5ST, CT9 5RX, CT9 1TG, CT9 1LH, CT9 5SP, CT9 5RZ, CT9 5RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT9 5RU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 52.9% | 49.8% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 47.1% | 50.2% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 5RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% 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 | 35.8% | 43.4% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 39.8% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 8.8% | -6.5% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 7% | 3.2% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 40.4% | 46.2% | 5.8% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 33.2% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 14% | 13.6% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 5.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 35.8% | 18.1% | -17.7% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 12.4% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 16.9% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 14.1% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 30.9% | 19.5% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 7.9% | 2.4% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 92.1% | 81.1% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -0.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 84.1% 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 | 90.1% | 84.1% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 7.9% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| 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 | 90.1% | 83.3% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 8.5% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 4.4% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 76.7% | -11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 23.7% | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.4% | 37.2% | 15.2% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ramsgate Road was 14.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.0% lower than the Margate Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ramsgate Road has the lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Margate Central and the 37th lowest crime rate of 451 local areas in Thanet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Ramsgate Road, Margate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £241,000 | 2024-10-25 | £235,576 |
| 30 Ramsgate Road, Margate, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-01-06 | £403,200 |
| 38 Ramsgate Road, Margate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2017-05-12 | £411,544 |
| 32 Ramsgate Road, Margate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2017-01-06 | £341,921 |
| 40 Ramsgate Road, Margate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2016-02-26 | £259,250 |
The percentage of student residents living in CT9 5RU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmestone Primary School College Road , CT9 4DB | 3out of 4 | 356 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 550 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate Nash Road , CT9 4BU | 2out of 4 | 690 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers Mills Primary Academy St Peter's Footpath , CT9 2SP | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garlinge Primary School and Nursery Westfield Road , CT9 5PA | 3out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 997 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT | 4out of 4 | 3,706 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charles Dickens School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RL | 2out of 4 | 3,917 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline College 225 Canterbury Road , CT8 8LX | 3out of 4 | 4,169 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Harbour Academy Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH | 1out of 4 | 4,516 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EKC Group Ramsgate Road , CT10 1PN | - not rated | 5,190 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 | 3,189 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Academy 8 Approach Road , Margate CT9 2AN | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree 29 All Saints Avenue , Margate CT9 5QN | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse School 24 Clarendon Road , Cliftonville CT9 2QJ | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Enterprise Learning Alliance Westwood Centre , Westwood Industrial Estate CT9 4JA | 3out of 4 | 1,826 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's School St Anthony's Way , CT9 3RA | 3out of 4 | 2,024 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tivoli Cafe | 7-8 Tivoli Road, Margate | 272 yd | |
| New Life Family Church | 8 Church Street, Margate | 290 yd | |
| Coffee Workz | 107-109 Ramsgate Road, Margate | 309 yd | |
| St Johns Community Centre | Victoria Road, Margate | 341 yd | |
| Secret Spices | Secret Spice, 104 Ramsgate Road | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oxford | 3 St Peters Road, Margate | 188 yd | |
| The Princess of Wales | 20 Tivoli Road, Margate | 272 yd | |
| Lesters Pub & Restaurant | Lesters, 162 Ramsgate Road | 504 yd | |
| The Lord Byron | 111-113 Byron Avenue, Margate | 568 yd | |
| The London Tavern | Addington Street, Margate | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayleaf Indian Curry House | 64 Ramsgate Road, Margate | 168 yd | |
| Alfies Fish Bar | 72 Ramsgate Road, Margate | 176 yd | |
| Baba Kebab House | 98 Ramsgate Road, Margate | 176 yd | |
| Ramsgate Fried Chicken | 84 Ramsgate Road, Margate | 176 yd | |
| Margate Indian Spice | 2A Tivoli Road, Margate | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 6 College Walk, Margate | 922 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Iceland Foods Plc, 8-10 College Walk | 935 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royal School For Deaf Children (Closed) Victoria Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 551 yd |
| Tivoli Park TIVOLI PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Tivoli Meadow TIVOLI MEADOW TIVOLI MEADOW HARTSDOWN ROAD | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| St Gregorys Catholic Primary School NASH ROAD | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| Drapers Mills Primary Academy ST. PETERS FOOTPATH | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Hartsdown Park (Margate Fc) Hartsdown Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 776 yd |
| Hartsdown Park TIVOLI PARK AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 811 yd |
| Dane Park Dane Road | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Hartsdown Sports & Leisure Centre HARTSDOWN PARK HARTSDOWN PARK HARTSDOWN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,030 yd |
| Margate Table Tennis Centre Hartsdown Road | 1,036 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 | 39.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.