Town comparison
Broadstairs vs Margate
Which is better to live in? 2.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Margate is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 41% lower. Broadstairs has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Broadstairs edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broadstairs
£414,686
Margate
£294,819
Crime Rate
Broadstairs
103.8
Margate
103.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broadstairs
100.0%
Margate
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Broadstairs
418
Margate
387.3
EPC Rating
Broadstairs
71.4
Margate
71.4
Median Income
Broadstairs
£28,101
Margate
£28,101
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £294,819, Margate undercuts Broadstairs (£414,686) by around 41% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Broadstairs is a flat at £242,179, while in Margate it is a flat at £169,852.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 43% pricier in Broadstairs (£242,179 vs £169,852).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Margate prices grew faster — 46% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBroadstairs has a crime rate of 103.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Margate at 103.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broadstairs is violent-crime, while in Margate it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf the 10 schools in Broadstairs, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Margate, which has 14 schools, the figure is 100%.
Broadstairs School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Margate School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broadstairs | Margate |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 14 |
| Primary | 7 | 11 |
| Secondary | 3 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Broadstairs averages 418.0 Mbps – ahead of Margate's 387.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Broadstairs and 97.8% in Margate. Gigabit availability stands at 80.6% in Broadstairs and 73.2% in Margate.
Broadstairs is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (418 vs 387 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Broadstairs leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Margate averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,116 in Broadstairs and £1,116 in Margate. 64.6% of homes in Broadstairs have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Margate.
Broadstairs has more energy-efficient housing — 64.6% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,101 in Broadstairs and £28,101 in Margate. The median age is 46.1 in Broadstairs and 46.1 in Margate. Owner-occupancy is 61.4% in Broadstairs versus 61.4% in Margate. Employment rates stand at 51.3% in Broadstairs and 51.3% in Margate.
| Indicator | Broadstairs | Margate |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,780 | 63,315 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,101 | £28,101 |
| Employment Rate | 51.3% | 51.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.4% | 61.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.3% | 26.3% |
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