Willow Close Margate, Thanet
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (CT9), about 60 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 40303070.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2007 the median was £220,000 across 1 sale.
- Flood: 3 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 D; Band D in Thanet costs £2,491 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 82% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Margate, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 650 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 29 to 30 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Northdown & Dashwood Surgery, about 330 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 690 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Nov 2007 | 1 CT9 3NB | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2003 | 1 CT9 3NB | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2000 | 1 CT9 3NB | Detached | £125,000 |
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (53% of about 730 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: 2 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Lord Of The Manor Canterbury Road East: up to 1 home, permissioned (240 m)
- 301 Northdown Road MARGATE CT9 3PA: up to 1 home, not permissioned (350 m)
- Land Adjacent To 40 Foreland Avenue: up to 1 home, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- 3 and 7 Northumberland Road, not permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Land On The East Side Of Leicester Avenue Margate: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Land Rear Of 219 To 221 Northdown Road MARGATE Kent: up to 1 home, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- 51 - 59 Norfolk Road MARGATE Kent CT9 2HX: up to 14 homes, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- 51 - 59 Norfolk Road MARGATE Kent CT9 2HX: up to 5 homes, permissioned (740 m (0.5 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, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 3NB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CT9 3ND | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 29 m and 30 m above sea level (29 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT9 3NB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT9 3ND | 100% | 82% | 82% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Margate 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Broadstairs 794,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (2 miles) | |
| Dumpton Park 45,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Holly Lane Post Office Cliftonville | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Cecil Street Council Offices Margate | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Ramsgate Ferry Terminal | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Car parks | Harold Road Car Park | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Turner Contemporary Car Park | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 53.9 km (33 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 98.6 km (61 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Northdown & Dashwood Surgery | 330 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 350 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Northdown Road Dental Practice | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Margate Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Cliftonville - Summerfield Road, Cliftonville Cashzone | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,810 m² | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.6 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 710 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Northdown Park 11 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5.7 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Anglo-Saxon cemetery, Dane Valley Road, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Anglo-Saxon cemetery, Dane Valley Road | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Double ring ditch and two enclosures 400yds (360m) NW of Danes Court | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dane Valley Woods | Wood | 1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Palm Bay | Bay | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Walpole Bay | Bay | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Botany Bay | Bay | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| East Cliff | Cliff or slope | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south-east |
| Staner Hill | Hill | 4.8 km (3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 3 | 3 |
None of the street's 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliftonville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 260 m | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Northdown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Palm Bay Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 850 m (0.5 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 |
| 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 |
| Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenues Montessori Nursery CT9 3PG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Holly Lane Fish Inn CT9 3NA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Cliftonville County Primary School CT9 3LY | School/college/university | 160 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| The Village Pantry CT9 3PQ | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Holly Lane Post Office & Stores CT9 3PQ | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Simla Brasserie CT9 3PQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Premier CT9 3PQ | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2026 |
| St Anthonys School CT9 3RA | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Londis Margate Service Station CT9 3PA | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| The Wheatsheaf CT9 3LN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Nazar Fish Bar CT9 3PW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Northdown CP School Main Kitchen CT9 3RE | School/college/university | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Vera's CT9 3PW | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Holly Gardens (7); On or near The Paddocks (5); On or near Willow Close (3); On or near Old Green Road (2); On or near Foreland Avenue (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 7% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 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 | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 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 7 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
Holly Gardens · Charles Court · Old Green Road · Holly Lane · Foreland Avenue · The Paddocks · Northdown Road · Northdown Park Road · Offley Close · Leicester Avenue · Dalmeny Avenue · Gloucester 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.