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Margate, United Kingdom
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Margate is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 60,134. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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BCommunity
| Population | 60,134 |
| Population Density | 1,414 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.3813°, 1.3862° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.4 inches (544 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $45,434 |
| Median Age | 45.1 years |
About Margate
Margate is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 60,134. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Margate vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Margate vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $45,434 |
| 40% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,434 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $874 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.5% |
| 81% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,472 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 49.8% |
| Public Transit | 6.1% |
| Work from Home | 24.3% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $345,076 |
| 22% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,136 |
| 2% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 61.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.2% |
| Housing Units | 24,054 |
Property Tax
Climate in Margate
Margate has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18°C), the coldest is Jan (5.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 604 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 42.5 sq mi (110.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,414/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3813°N, 1.3862°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | - | 42 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 33 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.0 in |
Margate has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.2").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.3% |
| 22% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 43.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 1,414/sq mi |
| Total Area | 42.5 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 49.8% |
| Public Transit | 6.1% |
| Work from Home | 24.3% |
Schools in Margate
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Slipper Performing Arts School | - | - | - | - |
| St Anthony's School | - | - | - | - |
| Northdown Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hartsdown Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Garlinge Primary School and Nursery | - | - | - | - |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate | - | - | - | - |
| Cliftonville Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Palm Bay Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Salmestone Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| English In Margate | - | - | - | - |
| Emmanuel Church Sunday School | - | - | - | - |
| Cherry Tree | - | - | - | - |
| Drapers Mills Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Margate
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big L 1 | 80's, hits 70's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EKR Retro Rock | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Majestic Jukebox Radio | 60s, 70s | AAC+ 16 kbps | |
| Radio Jupiter | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| White Cliffs Radio | - | MP3 | |
| 105.9 Academy FM (Folkestone) | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| DCR104.9 FM | community radio | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Margate
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadstairs Museum, Arts and Media Centre | ||||
| Crab Museum | ||||
| Crampton Tower Museum | ||||
| Deal Maritime and Local History Museum | ||||
| Dickens House Museum | ||||
| Dover Transport Museum | ||||
| Hornby Hobbies Visitor Centre | ||||
| Kent Mining Museum | ||||
| Kent MOMI | ||||
| Monkton Field Study Centre | ||||
| Powell-Cotton Museum | ||||
| RAF Manston Museum | ||||
| Ramsgate Maritime Museum | ||||
| Richborough Castle Museum | ||||
| Sandwich Guildhall Museum | ||||
| Sandwich Medieval Centre | ||||
| Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum | ||||
| St Margaret's Museum | ||||
| The Micro Museum | ||||
| This Museum is (Not) Obsolete | ||||
| Time Ball Tower | ||||
| Tudor House | ||||
| USN P-22 Gunboat |
Libraries in Margate
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Birchington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broadstairs Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cliftonville Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Margate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Minster Library & Neighbourhood Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Newington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ramsgate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandwich Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westgate Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Margate
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliftonville Farmers Market | |||||
| Old Kent Market | |||||
| Old Town Market | |||||
| Sandwich Market (Thursday only) | |||||
| The Village Community Market |
Hotels in Margate
12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Margate
54 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Margate
59 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Margate
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Margate
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Margate
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Margate
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Margate
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Margate
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Margate
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Margate
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Margate
7 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Margate
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floc Brewing Project | ||||
| Gadds' | ||||
| Shivering Sands Brewery and Tap Room |
Stadiums & Teams in Margate
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Margate
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Calais Marck Airport | CQF | Medium Airport |
| London Southend Airport | SEN | Medium Airport |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | LYX | Medium Airport |
| Wattisham Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Acton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barling Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bonnington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Chalksole Green Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Challock Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Channel Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clees Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clipgate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crosbie Field UL | - | Small Airport |
| Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Egerton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elmsett Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fridd Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frinsted Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Oakley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hamilton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Harringe Court Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Headcorn Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Horsey Island Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Inglenook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lamberhurst Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Engeham Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Robhurst Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lodge Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Meadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Milden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nayland Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Newton Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Norwood Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pent Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Raydon Wings Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Ripple Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Inglevert Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Stones Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tiffenden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tillingham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Waits Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| West Bergholt Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| West Newland Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wolves Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Woodbridge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Margate
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Cliftonville Post Office | |
| Dane Valley Road Post Office | |
| Holly Lane Post Office | |
| Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Margate
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Al-Birr Community Centre and Mosque | |
| All Saints Church | |
| Buckingham Road Methodist Church | |
| Global Generation Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Margate Baptist Church | |
| Margate Hebrew Congregation | |
| New Life Family Church | |
| Northumberland Gospel Hall | |
| Saint John the Baptist | |
| Saint Paul | |
| Salmestone Grange Chapel | |
| St Anne's Catholic Church | |
| St Austin & St Gregory | |
| St Michael and St Bishoy Orthodox Coptic Church | |
| The Greek Orthodox Church of the Archangel Michael | |
| The Salvation Army | |
| Union Church |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Margate
27 places within 15 km
- • Caesar's Invasion Site
- • Reculver Roman Fort
- • Richborough Fort
- • Richborough Roman Amphitheatre
- • Roman ditch
- • Joss Bay
- • Kingsgate Bay
- • Margate Main Sands
- • Ramsgate Sands
- • Ramsgate Western Undercliffe
- + 3 more
- • Carl Freedman Gallery
- • Cuckoo Gallery
- • JemimaSara Studio
- • Lovelys
- • Pie Factory Margate
- + 5 more
- • Neptune's Tower
- • Reculver Towers
- • Easternmost Point of Kent
- • Viewing Mound
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Margate
What is the population of Margate?
Margate has a population of 60,134 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1,414 people per square mile, spread across 42.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.9% female and 48.1% male.
Is Margate expensive to live in?
The median household income is $45,434, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $345,076 (22% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,136 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Margate?
Margate has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.4 inches.
How is the job market in Margate?
The unemployment rate in Margate is 6.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $874. There are 5,472 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Margate?
The median home value in Margate is $345,076. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,136. The homeownership rate is 61.8%.
How are the schools in Margate?
26.3% of adults in Margate hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 43.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Margate?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Margate is 5.9% White, 1.2% Black or African American, 3.3% Asian. 94.6% of residents speak only English at home. 5.0% of the population are military veterans. 7.2% of residents have a disability.