Egbert Road Margate, Thanet
38 addresses across 4 postcodes (CT8), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 40300461.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £130,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 29 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 20, D: 6, E: 1).
- 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 A; Band D in Thanet costs £2,491 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 36% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Westgate-On-Sea, about 320 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Gardens, is about 40 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 11 to 14 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 38 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Westgate Surgery, about 150 m away.
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 56% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 126 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £452,500 | £452,500 | £452,500 |
| 2006 | 2 | £85,748 | £64,995 | £106,500 |
| 2005 | 2 | £202,500 | £102,000 | £303,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £63,000 | £63,000 | £63,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £22,950 | £22,950 | £22,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mar 2018 | FLAT 5, 5 CT8 8SH | Flat or maisonette | £130,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Apr 2014 | 1 CT8 8SH | Terraced | £452,500 | |
| 21 Dec 2006 | FLAT 4, 5 CT8 8SH | Flat or maisonette | £64,995 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Feb 2006 | FLAT 5, 5 CT8 8SH | Flat or maisonette | £106,500 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Aug 2005 | 1 CT8 8SH | Terraced | £303,000 | |
| 4 Mar 2005 | FLAT 5, 5 CT8 8SH | Flat or maisonette | £102,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Jan 1999 | 1 CT8 8SH | Terraced | £63,000 | |
| 20 Jun 1997 | FLAT 5, 5 CT8 8SH | Flat or maisonette | £22,950 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
29 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 54 m². Most common: Flat (28); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1900-1929 (13); 1983-1990 (10); before 1900 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (15); owner-occupied (10); rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 addresses)
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 A (53% of about 1,200 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Westgate On Sea Conservation Area. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Birchington & Rural ED.
- Tree preservation orders: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 33 Ethelbert Square Westgate On Sea Kent CT8 8SR, permissioned (250 m)
- Land Rear Of 27 Station Road: up to 1 home, permissioned (280 m)
- 58 St Mildreds Road Westgate On Sea: up to 4 homes, not permissioned (290 m)
- 39 - 43 Sea Road And Land Rear Of 37 Westgate On Sea: up to 41 homes, permissioned (310 m)
- Land Adjacent 16 Sation Road: up to 2 homes, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Old School hall Dent de Lion Road Garlnge Margate: up to 1 home, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- St Peters Prestbytery 117 Canterbury Road Westgate On Sea: up to 35 homes, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- 123 Canterbury Road westgate: up to 39 homes, permissioned (620 m (0.4 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 15 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT8 8SH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CT8 8SA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CT8 8SJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CT8 8SW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 15 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 38 addresses are between 11 m and 14 m above sea level (13 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT8 8SA | 100% | 54% | 54% | 0% |
| CT8 8SH | 100% | 36% | 36% | 0% |
| CT8 8SJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT8 8SW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Westgate-On-Sea 199,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 320 m |
| Margate 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Birchington-On-Sea 350,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Adrian Square Westgate-on-Sea | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Cecil Street Council Offices Margate | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Ramsgate Ferry Terminal | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St. Mildreds Bay - Car Park | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 49.4 km (31 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 94.6 km (59 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Westgate Surgery | 150 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Paydens Pharmacy | 290 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mydentist | 290 m |
| Hospital | Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Margate Police Station | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Westgate-On-Sea, Westgate on Sea Cashzone | 280 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Gardens 3.7 ha | 40 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 5.7 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,220 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 500 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Dent-de-Lion medieval gatehouse, a scheduled monument, 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dent-de-Lion medieval gatehouse | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Quex Park settlements | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| St Mildred's Bay | Bay | 300 m north-east |
| Westgate Bay | Bay | 720 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Westbrook Bay | Bay | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Epple Bay | Bay | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Shottendane Copse | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Telegraph Hill | Hill | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 36 | 38 |
2 of the street's 38 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Saviour's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Crispin's Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Ursuline College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King Ethelbert School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Garlinge Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor House CT8 8SH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 50 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2025 |
| The Chilterns CT8 8SA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Ocean Swell Residential Home CT8 8SB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Eaton Lodge CT8 8SN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Westgate Town Council CT8 8SR | Retailers - other | 230 m | Exempt | |
| Staple Stores CT8 8FZ | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Roxburgh House CT8 8RX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Cake Universe CT8 8RX | Other catering premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Westgate Town Council CT8 8RF | Other catering premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2019 |
| Borgyn and Bakes CT8 8RB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Regency Tandoori CT8 8RB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Co-op - Westgate CT8 8RB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 280 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Beano Kebab CT8 8RB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| J Prentis Greengrocers CT8 8RB | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2026 |
| The Best Beano Cafe CT8 8RB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 62 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Drugs | 4 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Courtlands Way (39); On or near Egbert Road (30); On or near Ethelbert Terrace (13); On or near Adrian Square (13); On or near St Clement'S Road (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 5% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 40% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 56% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 36% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 40% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 42% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 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) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
- CT8 8SH: 35 addresses
- CT8 8SA: 1 address of 58 in the postcode
- CT8 8SJ: 1 address of 35 in the postcode
- CT8 8SW: 1 address of 60 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Courtlands Way · Vestey Court · Westgate Bay Avenue · Ethelred Road · St Mildred's Road · Ethelbert Square · Adrian Square · Sussex Gardens · St Clement's Road · Ethelbert Terrace · Roxburgh Road · Adrian Mews
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.