Bootes Close Margate, Thanet
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (CT9), about 110 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 40310216.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £305,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (B: 7).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Thanet costs £2,491 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 84% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ramsgate, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 46 to 48 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St Peter's Surgery, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 114 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £305,000 | £305,000 | £305,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2020 | 7 | £280,000 | £269,950 | £319,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2025 | 13 CT9 4FW | Semi-detached | £305,000 | |
| 1 Apr 2025 | 7 CT9 4FW | Semi-detached | £330,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Apr 2024 | 5 CT9 4FW | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2022 | 11 CT9 4FW | Semi-detached | £325,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2020 | 11 CT9 4FW | Semi-detached | £274,950 | New build. |
| 30 Oct 2020 | 7 CT9 4FW | Semi-detached | £310,000 | New build. |
| 22 Oct 2020 | 1 CT9 4FW | Semi-detached | £319,950 | New build. |
| 9 Oct 2020 | 5 CT9 4FW | Detached | £270,950 | New build. |
| 2 Oct 2020 | 13 CT9 4FW | Semi-detached | £269,950 | New build. |
| 30 Sep 2020 | 9 CT9 4FW | Semi-detached | £280,000 | New build. |
| 29 Sep 2020 | 3 CT9 4FW | Semi-detached | £304,500 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 112 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6); House, detached (1). Built: 2020 (7).
Council tax
What each band costs in Thanet in 2026-27: Band D £2,491 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,661 | £1,937 | £2,214 | £2,491 | £3,044 | £3,598 | £4,152 | £4,982 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (41% of about 990 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Birchington & Rural ED.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Fairfield Manor Fairfield Road: up to 5 homes, permissioned (290 m)
- Land Adjacent To 3 Walnut Tree Cottages: up to 1 home, permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
- 165 Westwood Road: up to 4 homes, permissioned (950 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 46 m and 48 m above sea level (47 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT9 4FW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT9 4FX | 84% | 84% | 84% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ramsgate 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Margate 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Dumpton Park 45,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shopping Centre Westwood Cross | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Cecil Street Council Offices Margate | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Ramsgate Ferry Terminal | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Wilfred Road | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smart Charge Charging Station | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 53.6 km (33 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 98.8 km (61 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Peter's Surgery | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Westwood Dental Studios | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Margate Police Station | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barclays ATM | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 370 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 70 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | Jackey Baker's Recreation Ground 17 ha | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2.9 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Salmestone Grange, a scheduled monument, 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Salmestone Grange | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Double ring ditch and two enclosures 400yds (360m) NW of Danes Court | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Staner Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Dane Valley Woods | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Mocketts Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Margate Beach | Beach | 3.3 km (2 miles) north |
| West Cliff | Cliff or slope | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south |
| Cliffsend Point | Wetland | 4 km (2.5 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 8 |
1 of the street's 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Thanet: see them on the Thanet page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Harbour Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Urgent improvement; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Dame Janet Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St George's Church of England Foundation School | All-through | 4–19 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Ramsgate Arts Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Salmestone Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwell House CT9 4FY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Farm Foods Ltd CT9 4FA | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 16 Nov 2023 |
| Hooden Horse CT9 4FA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Toby Carvery Thanet CT12 5AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2025 |
| All sorts of sweets and treats CT10 2BF | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Beach Treats CT10 2BF | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Coffee Corner CT10 2BF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Riparo Lounge CT10 2BF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Costa Coffee CT10 2BF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd CT10 2BF | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| TK Maxx CT10 2BF | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Travelodge CT10 2BF | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Mecca Bingo CT10 2BF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2025 |
| Vue Cinema CT10 2BF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Greggs CT10 2BF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lynx Street (85); On or near Star Lane Link (12); On or near Manston Way (10); On or near Manston Court Road (3); On or near Star Lane (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Castor Road · Manston Way · Normal Avenue · Castle Drive · Manston Court Road · Castor Road · Roman Walk · Bellatrix Court · Star Lane · Columba Way · Leo Road · Richborough Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.