St Luke's Close Margate, Thanet
25 addresses across 1 postcode (CT8), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 40301242.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 12, 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 B; 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 Westgate-On-Sea, about 420 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 360 m away, and The Gardens (3.7 hectares) is about 700 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 18 to 19 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 25 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Westgate Surgery, about 610 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 67% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 35 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (9); House, mid-terrace (4); Bungalow, semi-detached (3). Built: 1967-1975 (13); 1950-1966 (4); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (14); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (14 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 B (40% of about 920 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: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- St Peters Prestbytery 117 Canterbury Road Westgate On Sea: up to 35 homes, permissioned (140 m)
- 123 Canterbury Road westgate: up to 39 homes, permissioned (140 m)
- Land Rear Of 125A Canterbury Road: up to 2 homes, permissioned (180 m)
- Flat 1 Tower House 125 Canterbury Road: up to 2 homes, permissioned (200 m)
- Land Rear Of 27 Station Road: up to 1 home, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Westgate College St Gabriels 44 Elm Grove: up to 12 homes, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- 58 St Mildreds Road Westgate On Sea: up to 4 homes, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- 33 Ethelbert Square Westgate On Sea Kent CT8 8SR, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 2 September 2026 to 4 September 2026: SOUTHERN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (standard works)
- 14 August 2026 to 20 August 2026: SOUTHERN GAS NETWORKS PLC, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 25 addresses are between 18 m and 19 m above sea level (19 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT8 8EL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Westgate-On-Sea 199,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Margate 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Birchington-On-Sea 350,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Linden Close Westgate-on-Sea | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Cecil Street Council Offices Margate | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Ramsgate Ferry Terminal | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| Car parks | St. Mildreds Bay - Car Park | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 49.7 km (31 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 95 km (59 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Westgate Surgery | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Paydens Pharmacy | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mydentist | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Margate Police Station | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Westgate-On-Sea, Westgate on Sea Cashzone | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,860 m² | 360 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | The Gardens 3.7 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,430 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 30 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 330 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 4.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Dent-de-Lion medieval gatehouse, a scheduled monument, 800 m (0.5 miles) east. 17 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dent-de-Lion medieval gatehouse | Scheduled monument | 800 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Dent de Lion Gateway | Listed building, Grade II* | 800 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Quex Park settlements | Scheduled monument | 940 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Settlement one mile (1610m) E of village | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Westgate Bay | Bay | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| St Mildred's Bay | Bay | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Shottendane Copse | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Epple Bay | Bay | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Westbrook Bay | Bay | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Telegraph Hill | Hill | 4 km (2.5 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 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 | 24 | 25 |
1 of the street's 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Crispin's Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 250 m | 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 |
| St Saviour's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ursuline College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King Ethelbert School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Community Centre CT8 8EJ | Other catering premises | 60 m | 5 Very good | 23 Aug 2024 |
| St Crispins Breakfast Club CT8 8EB | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Butterflies Pre-School CT8 8EB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Nourish Contract Catering Ltd CT8 8EB | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Westgate on Sea Social Club CT8 8QT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2026 |
| St Saviours School CT8 8LB | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Mermikides Community Centre CT8 8JT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Angies Cafe Bar and Grill CT8 8QY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2025 |
| The Sandwich Shop CT8 8QY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2025 |
| St Saviours Breakfast Club CT8 8LD | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2024 |
| The Hangry Club Ltd CT8 8QY | Other catering premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Golden Palace CT8 8NR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Taj Mahal CT8 8NR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Paul's Bar & Bistro CT8 8QY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Piggybank Day Nursery CT8 8QY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lymington Road (6); On or near A28 (6); On or near St Luke'S Close (6); On or near College Gardens (4); On or near Wellington Road (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 67% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 18% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 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) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 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 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band D, house, semi-detached (lodged 14 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- CT8 8EL: 25 addresses
Nearby streets
Linden Close · College Gardens · Streete Court Road · St Crispin's Road · St Augustines Park · Linden Road · Streete Court · The Boulevard · Reculvers Road · Ascot Gardens · St Margaret's Road · Wellington Road
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.