Margate (CT9) sits at the 51st percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 50.3/100, indicating average market dynamics. Over five years, property prices have grown at 1.5% CAGR, significantly lagging the rental growth rate of 6.4% CAGR, suggesting a rental-focused market. Population growth remains negligible at 0.3% over the same period. The district is classified as being in the latent stage of gentrification, indicating potential for future change, though current trajectory metrics show modest appreciation. The divergence between rental and capital growth reflects the current demand characteristics among landlords relative to owner-occupiers in this coastal location.
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- 1Property prices up 0.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.3% per year
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What's changing in Margate · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.6 points this month to 51/100, driven mainly by safety.
79 planning applications submitted in CT9 over the last six months.
Margate (CT9) common questions
Is Margate up and coming?
Margate (CT9) has a trajectory score of 51/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 45% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 0.8 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Margate safe?
Margate has a safety score of 53/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Margate?
The average property price in Margate (CT9) is £297k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Margate?
The median monthly rent in Margate (CT9) is £1,093 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Margate?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Westgate-On-Sea (CT8), Sandwich (CT13), Birchington (CT7), Ramsgate (CT12), Deal (CT14). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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