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Takeaways| Council | Thanet |
| Crime Rate | High for a South East town 42% above the national average. |
| Vibe | 🍸 Dinner & Drinks |
| Demographics | 😔 High Unemployment |
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The average house price in Margate is £278,711, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Margate house price trends over the last 30 years.
£278,711
£433,169
£176,865
£327,191
£292,555
Is Margate a nice place to live?
Margate is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.
How safe is Margate?
Margate has a high crime rate for a South East town, with around 106 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 42% above the national average, and 55% above the Kent average.
What are the best schools in Margate?
Margate has 33 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Garlinge Primary School and Nursery and Drapers Mills Primary Academy. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Margate?
The majority of residents in Margate identify as White (British) (83%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (87%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.