Is Margate in Thanet a nice place to live or is it a bit rough? We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics and demographics from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Margate older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Margate and Thanet? What is the claimant count in Margate and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.What are the occupations of the residents of Margate?
The largest employment sector in Margate is Caring, leisure & Other Services. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 14.96% |
| Professional Occupations | 14.52% |
| Skilled Trades | 13.28% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 12.44% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 11.55% |
| Elementary Occupations | 10.62% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.72% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 6.82% |
Margate Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Margate residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;
- Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
- Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
- Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
- Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd
In this first table we have compared Margate to the national average for England.
| Level | Garlinge | England |
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| No Qualifications | 21.77% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 12.12% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.53% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.76% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 19.12% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 21.95% | 33.92% |
Margate Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Garlinge.| Age Band | Proportion |
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| 4 & under |  |
| 5 - 9 years | |
| 10 - 15 years | |
| 16 - 19 years | |
| 20 - 24 years | |
| 25 - 34 years | |
| 35 - 49 years | |
| 50 - 64 years | |
| 65 - 74 years | |
| 75 - 84 years | |
| 85 years & over | |
Margate Unemployment Statistics
Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of Thanet.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Thanet | 5.8% | -0.9% |
| South East | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 54.47% |
| In Part-Time Work | 29.58% |
| Unemployed | 5.29% |
Margate & Thanet Immigration Statistics
We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Margate in the Thanet local area district.
Margate has a lower rate of immigrants than Thanet, the South East region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Garlinge | 94.5% | 5.5% |
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| Thanet | 90.24% | 9.76% |
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| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Margate compared to other wards in Thanet
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Cliftonville West | 76.13% | 23.87% |
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| 2 | Margate Central | 80.59% | 19.41% |
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| 3 | Eastcliff | 86.76% | 13.24% |
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| 4 | Central Harbour | 88.73% | 11.27% |
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| 5 | Salmestone | 88.88% | 11.12% |
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| 6 | Westbrook | 89.02% | 10.98% |
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| 7 | Kingsgate | 90.68% | 9.32% |
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| 8 | Viking | 90.7% | 9.3% |
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| 9 | Dane Valley | 91.17% | 8.83% |
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| 10 | Bradstowe | 91.67% | 8.33% |
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| 11 | Cliftonville East | 92.05% | 7.95% |
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| 12 | Newington | 92.25% | 7.75% |
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| 13 | St Peters | 92.44% | 7.56% |
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| 14 | Sir Moses Montefiore | 93.01% | 6.99% |
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| 15 | Beacon Road | 93.09% | 6.91% |
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| 16 | Westgate-on-Sea | 93.28% | 6.72% |
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| 17 | Nethercourt | 93.34% | 6.66% |
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| 18 | Cliffsend and Pegwell | 93.4% | 6.6% |
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| 19 | Northwood | 93.51% | 6.49% |
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| 20 | Birchington North | 93.67% | 6.33% |
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| 21 | Birchington South | 94.33% | 5.67% |
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| 22 | Garlinge | 94.5% | 5.5% |
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| 23 | Thanet Villages | 94.6% | 5.4% |
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';Margate is ranked 22 out of 23 wards in Thanet for the number of residents born outside of the UK.How many residents own or rent their home in Margate and Thanet
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Margate either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 68.66 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 31.34 of Margate residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Garlinge | 68.66% | 31.34% |
| Thanet | 61.35% | 38.65% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Margate has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Margate compared to other wards in Thanet
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Birchington North | 85.66% | 14.34% |
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| 2 | Kingsgate | 85.4% | 14.6% |
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| 3 | Cliffsend and Pegwell | 79.18% | 20.82% |
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| 4 | Cliftonville East | 78.98% | 21.02% |
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| 5 | Bradstowe | 77.46% | 22.54% |
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| 6 | Birchington South | 75.63% | 24.37% |
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| 7 | St Peters (Thanet) | 74.47% | 25.53% |
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| 8 | Thanet Villages | 73.91% | 26.09% |
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| 9 | Nethercourt | 73.6% | 26.4% |
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| 10 | Viking (Thanet) | 73.56% | 26.44% |
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| 11 | Garlinge | 68.66% | 31.34% |
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| 12 | Westbrook (Thanet) | 65.4% | 34.6% |
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| 13 | Beacon Road | 65.29% | 34.71% |
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| 14 | Sir Moses Montefiore | 64.85% | 35.15% |
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| 15 | Northwood (Thanet) | 61.81% | 38.19% |
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| 16 | Westgate-on-Sea | 61.24% | 38.76% |
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| 17 | Salmestone | 57.9% | 42.1% |
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| 18 | Dane Valley (Thanet) | 51.91% | 48.09% |
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| 19 | Central Harbour | 49.85% | 50.15% |
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| 20 | Eastcliff (Thanet) | 43.03% | 56.97% |
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| 21 | Newington (Thanet) | 42.28% | 57.72% |
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| 22 | Cliftonville West | 33.39% | 66.61% |
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| 23 | Margate Central | 26.92% | 73.08% |
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Margate is ranked 11 out of 23 wards in Thanet for the percentage of home owners.Margate Health Statistics
Garlinge has a significantly lower proportion of residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| Garlinge | 42.62% | 34.66% | 15.52% | 5.74% | 1.46% |
| Thanet | 41.97% | 35.04% | 15.75% | 5.56% | 1.67% |
| South East | 49.98% | 34.01% | 11.77% | 3.31% | 0.93% |
| England | 48.49% | 33.71% | 12.65% | 3.98% | 1.17% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
How has the health of residents in Thanet changed since 2011?
Thanet residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.18% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 40.72% | 35.11% | 16.68% | 5.8% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | 41.97% | 35.04% | 15.75% | 5.56% | 1.67% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What is the population of Margate and Thanet?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Thanet including Margate. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Beacon Road | 4803 |
| Birchington North | 3802 |
| Birchington South | 6436 |
| Bradstowe | 4214 |
| Central Harbour | 8470 |
| Cliffsend and Pegwell | 4672 |
| Cliftonville East | 6319 |
| Cliftonville West | 10867 |
| Dane Valley | 7954 |
| Eastcliff | 8375 |
| Garlinge | 4726 |
| Kingsgate | 2247 |
| Margate Central | 6214 |
| Nethercourt | 4745 |
| Newington | 5478 |
| Northwood | 6701 |
| Salmestone | 5862 |
| Sir Moses Montefiore | 5217 |
| St Peters | 6953 |
| Thanet Villages | 7726 |
| Viking | 7494 |
| Westbrook | 4375 |
| Westgate-on-Sea | 7808 |
| Thanet Total | 141458 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
