Randolph Square Margate, Thanet
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (CT9), about 100 m long. USRN 40301083.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £154,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (D: 8).
- Flood: 6 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Margate, about 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Fort Green, is about 150 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 21 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Limes Medical Centre, about 270 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 550 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 19% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 576 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | £154,000 | £154,000 | £154,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £89,995 | £89,995 | £89,995 |
| 2002 | 1 | £75,000 | £75,000 | £75,000 |
| 2001 | 2 | £52,500 | £52,500 | £52,500 |
| 2000 | 1 | £39,000 | £39,000 | £39,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £28,500 | £28,500 | £28,500 |
| 1995 | 2 | £18,000 | £16,000 | £20,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Nov 2024 | 8 CT9 1RT | Semi-detached | £170,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Jul 2017 | 2 CT9 1RT | Semi-detached | £154,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2005 | 3 CT9 1RT | Semi-detached | £89,995 | |
| 26 Sep 2002 | 6 CT9 1RT | Flat or maisonette | £75,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2001 | 4 CT9 1RT | Semi-detached | £52,500 | |
| 1 Nov 2001 | 7 CT9 1RT | Semi-detached | £52,500 | |
| 19 Apr 2000 | 2 CT9 1RT | Semi-detached | £39,000 | |
| 17 Jun 1997 | 7 CT9 1RT | Semi-detached | £28,500 | |
| 27 Sep 1995 | 6 CT9 1RT | Flat or maisonette | £20,000 | |
| 25 Apr 1995 | 7 CT9 1RT | Semi-detached | £16,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 60 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (8). Built: before 1900 (6); 1900-1929 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (5); owner-occupied (3).
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 (72% of about 1,340 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Ethelbert Road and Athelstan Road Conservation Area, Northdown Road Conservation Area. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Margate ED.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 10-13, ZION PLACE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 4a The passage: up to 1 home, permissioned (70 m)
- 32 Athelstan Road: up to 2 homes, permissioned (140 m)
- 67 - 69 Northdown Road Margate: up to 21 homes, permissioned (160 m)
- 5 Clifton Gardens MARGATE Kent: up to 1 home, permissioned (200 m)
- Land At Booth Place: up to 4 homes, permissioned (220 m)
- Land At Booth Place Margate: up to 4 homes, permissioned (220 m)
- Furniture Mart, Booth Place, Grotto Hill: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (270 m)
- 118 Northdown Road MARGATE Kent CT9 2RE: up to 1 home, permissioned (300 m)
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, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT9 1RT | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 2 / 0 | unlikely |
| CT9 2RW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 21 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT9 1RT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT9 2RW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Margate 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Westgate-On-Sea 199,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Broadstairs 794,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Zion Place Margate | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Cecil Street Council Offices Margate | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Ramsgate Ferry Terminal | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Haeckels Margate Car Park | 80 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Turner Contemporary Car Park | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 52.3 km (33 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 97 km (60 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Limes Medical Centre | 270 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hawley Street Pharmacy | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Harbour Dental Surgery | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Margate Police Station | 360 m |
| Cash machines | Dreamland Leisure | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fort Green 5,220 m² | 150 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Dane Park 9.3 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 320 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 8,480 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5.7 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 8 parks and gardens, 14 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Grotto, a listed building (Grade I), 350 m south. 209 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Grotto | Listed building, Grade I | 350 m south |
| Tudor House | Listed building, Grade II* | 380 m south-west |
| India House | Listed building, Grade II* | 550 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Theatre Royal | Listed building, Grade II* | 550 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Salmestone Grange | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Walpole Bay | Bay | 830 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| The Bay | Bay | 910 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Margate Beach | Beach | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Dane Valley Woods | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Palm Bay | Bay | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| East Cliff | Cliff or slope | 4.9 km (3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 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 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 9 |
1 of the street's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Drapers Mills Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Cliftonville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Salmestone Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Northdown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| 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 |
| Hartsdown Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northdown Road Family Hub CT9 1RP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 40 m | 5 Very good | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited CT9 1RP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 60 m | 5 Very good | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Cliftonville Off Licence CT9 1RP | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Ctrl Alt Esc Ltd CT9 1RU | Retailers - other | 90 m | Exempt | |
| Lilie's CT9 1RU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Costcutter CT9 2RN | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2026 |
| The Good Egg CT9 2RN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Thanet Tasty Chicken CT9 2RN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Family BBQ Kebab Pizza CT9 1RU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Forts Cafe CT9 1RU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Haeckels CT9 1RU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2022 |
| The Cliff Bar CT9 1RU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2023 |
| Bar Nothing CT9 1RU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Doubloons CT9 2RW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Oast CT9 2RL | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 19 Dec 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 208 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 135 |
| Shoplifting | 50 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 |
| Other theft | 32 |
| Public order | 25 |
| Drugs | 23 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Other crime | 13 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Possession of weapons | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Athelstan Road (81); On or near Supermarket (66); On or near Dalby Square (51); On or near Caroline Square (44); On or near Fort Crescent (35).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 19% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 8% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 79% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 15% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 79% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
Ethelbert Gardens · The Passage · Ethelbert Road · Zion Place · Athelstan Road · Cliff Terrace · Caroline Square · Sandhurst Place · Fort Paragon · Clifton Walk · Ethelbert Terrace · Dane Hill
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.