Mere Gate is in Margate and in Thanet district. CT9 5TR is located in the Salmestone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Thanet. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mere Gate, Margate, CT9 5TR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT9 5TS, CT9 5TJ, CT9 5TH, CT9 5TB, CT9 5TT, CT9 5SE, CT9 5SF, CT9 1XB, CT9 5TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT9 5TR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.9% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.1% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 42.2% | 41.8% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 36.7% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 15.5% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 44.8% | 41.4% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 34.9% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 14.5% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 6% | 7.1% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 27.4% | 22.7% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 12% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.2% | 12% | -11.2% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 6.4% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 20.7% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 24.3% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.4% | 89.3% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 94.8% | 92.3% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 92.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.3% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 24.4% | 13.5% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.9% | 37.2% | 17.7% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mere Gate was 54.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.9% lower than the Margate Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mere Gate has the 6th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Margate Central and the 180th lowest crime rate of 451 local areas in Thanet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Mere Gate, Margate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-10-06 | £264,680 |
| 40 Mere Gate, Margate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £360,500 | 2022-09-13 | £325,718 |
| 32 Mere Gate, Margate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-04-07 | £176,606 |
| 63 Mere Gate, Margate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2018-03-16 | £247,606 |
| 47 Mere Gate, Margate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2008-10-21 | £235,408 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmestone Primary School College Road , CT9 4DB | 3out of 4 | 673 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 | 775 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate Nash Road , CT9 4BU | 2out of 4 | 858 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garlinge Primary School and Nursery Westfield Road , CT9 5PA | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers Mills Primary Academy St Peter's Footpath , CT9 2SP | 3out of 4 | 1,421 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 | 601 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline College 225 Canterbury Road , CT8 8LX | 3out of 4 | 3,705 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Ethelbert School Canterbury Road , CT7 9BL | 3out of 4 | 4,122 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT | 4out of 4 | 4,186 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charles Dickens School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RL | 2out of 4 | 4,405 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 | 3,640 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 | 734 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkview Academy 8 Approach Road , Margate CT9 2AN | - not rated | 1,533 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse School 24 Clarendon Road , Cliftonville CT9 2QJ | - not rated | 1,628 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Enterprise Learning Alliance Westwood Centre , Westwood Industrial Estate CT9 4JA | 3out of 4 | 2,181 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's School St Anthony's Way , CT9 3RA | 3out of 4 | 2,523 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 | 263 yd | |
| Burger Bar | Burger Outlets, Margate Football Club Ltd | 406 yd | |
| Hartsdown Leisure Centre | Hartsdown Park, Margate | 530 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 34 Marine Terrace, Margate | 530 yd | |
| Sands Restaurant & Cafe Bar | Marine Sands, Marine Terrace | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Princess of Wales | 20 Tivoli Road, Margate | 263 yd | |
| The Hartsdown | Margate Football Ground, Hartsdown Road | 406 yd | |
| Wetherspoons | Mechanical Elephant, 28-30 Marine Terrace | 529 yd | |
| Cinque Ports | 49 - 50, Marine Terrace | 529 yd | |
| Brewers Fayre | The Promenade Brewers Fayre, Station Approach | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margate Indian Spice | 2A Tivoli Road, Margate | 292 yd | |
| Rad Burger | Dreamland Park, Marine Terrace | 529 yd | |
| Fond Coffee | Dreamland Park, Marine Terrace | 529 yd | |
| O Vesu Limited | Dreamland Park, Marine Terrace | 529 yd | |
| Oceans | Dreamland Park, Marine Terrace | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Limited | Iceland Foods Plc, 8-10 College Walk | 887 yd | |
| Morrisons | 6 College Walk, Margate | 895 yd | |
| Tesco | 56 Canterbury Road, Margate | 932 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hartsdown Park TIVOLI PARK AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 292 yd |
| Tivoli Park TIVOLI PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 311 yd |
| Hartsdown Park (Margate Fc) Hartsdown Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 408 yd |
| Tivoli Meadow TIVOLI MEADOW TIVOLI MEADOW HARTSDOWN ROAD | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| Hartsdown Sports & Leisure Centre HARTSDOWN PARK HARTSDOWN PARK HARTSDOWN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 529 yd |
| Margate Table Tennis Centre Hartsdown Road | 533 yd | |
| All Saints Church Hall All Saints Avenue | 697 yd | |
| St Gregorys Catholic Primary School NASH ROAD | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Hartsdown Academy GEORGE V AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Royal School For Deaf Children (Closed) Victoria Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 842 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 | 37.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 37.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 37.1% |
| 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 | 55.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.