Sackett's Gap Margate, Thanet
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (CT9), about 80 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 40303140.
- 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 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Margate, about 2.8 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 120 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 1 to 15 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bethesda Medical Centre, about 340 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 580 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 71% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 55 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (30% of about 1,710 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): Cliftonville 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)
- 3 and 7 Northumberland Road, not permissioned (190 m)
- Land On The East Side Of Leicester Avenue Margate: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (250 m)
- Lord Of The Manor Canterbury Road East: up to 1 home, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Adjacent to 8 Chapel Place, Ramsgate: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- St George's Hotel, 61 - 75 Eastern Esplanade: up to 87 homes, not permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- St Georges hotel Eastern Esplanade: up to 87 homes, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- 301 Northdown Road MARGATE CT9 3PA: up to 1 home, not permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- 51 - 59 Norfolk Road MARGATE Kent CT9 2HX: up to 14 homes, permissioned (690 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 42 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 3BS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 42 | unlikely |
| CT9 3SE | not in 2 or 3 |
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 1 m and 15 m above sea level (10 m on average); the ground rises about 13 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT9 3BS | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| CT9 3SE | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Margate 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Broadstairs 794,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Westgate-On-Sea 199,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Northumberland Avenue Palm Bay | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Cecil Street Council Offices Margate | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Ramsgate Ferry Terminal | 7.2 km (4.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Harold Road Car Park | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Turner Contemporary Car Park | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 53.6 km (33 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 98.2 km (61 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bethesda Medical Centre | 340 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woolls Pharmacy | 340 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Northdown Road Dental Practice | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Margate Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Cliftonville - Summerfield Road, Cliftonville Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 120 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 25 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 710 m² | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | Northdown Park 11 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5.7 ha | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 29 hectares in all.
Landmarks
5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay | Bay | 530 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Walpole Bay | Bay | 750 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Dane Valley Woods | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Botany Bay | Bay | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Whiteness Gap | Beach | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| East Cliff | Cliff or slope | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.6 | 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 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 3 |
2 of the street's 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Cliftonville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Northdown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Drapers Mills Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
| Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay Cafe CT9 3DH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Jet Ski World Cafe CT9 3FD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Walpole Bay Hotel CT9 2JJ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Thanet Indoor Bowls Centre CT9 3AB | Other catering premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (17); On or near Beresford Gardens (17); On or near Palm Bay Gardens (6); On or near Sackett'S Gap (6); On or near Palm Bay Avenue (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 71% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 29% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 39% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 to 6 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
Palm Bay Gardens · Northumberland Mews · Northumberland Avenue · Queen's Promenade · Beresford Gardens · Promenade · Prince's Walk · Lonsdale Avenue
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.