CT8 postcode: what it's like to live there
The CT8 district covers Margate. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 3 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£282k
England £300k
Recorded crime
79
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
3.7 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£36,357
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
86%
of homes
Council tax
£2,103
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
10 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in CT8
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£418k
Semi-detached
£322k
Terraced
£275k
Flat
£170k
Primary schools in CT8
- St Crispin's Infant School · CT8 8EB · Requires improvement in some areas (2025)
- St Saviour's Church of England Junior School · CT8 8LD · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 44% in England
Secondary schools in CT8
- Ursuline College · CT8 8LX · Good (2022) · Bottom 8% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in CT8
- Butterflies Pre-School Westgate Limited · CT8 8EB · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Wonders Westgate Ltd · CT8 8DA
- The Piggybank Day Nursery Ltd · CT8 8QY · Outstanding (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in CT8
- Westgate Surgery · CT8 8SN
Neighbourhoods in CT8
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of CT8 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate | 95% | £282k | Average | 10 min |
| Westbrook & Garlinge | 4% | £330k | Average | 10 min |
Questions
Where is the CT8 postcode?
CT8 covers 3 neighbourhoods in Margate, with 217 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in CT8?
The typical home price across CT8's neighbourhoods is £282k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in CT8?
2 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a CT8 postcode.