Why People Are Moving to Margate
Margate has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade. Once associated with traditional British seaside decline, it's now one of the most talked-about places to live in the UK — attracting artists, young families, remote workers, and retirees who want quality of life without London prices.
Margate Main Sands is one of the finest urban beaches in England — minutes from residential streets in CT9.
The Turner Contemporary, Dreamland, Margate Old Town, and a thriving independent arts scene.
Margate to St Pancras International in 83 minutes. Excellent for remote workers commuting 2–3 days per week.
Victorian terraces and large period properties at a fraction of equivalent London or even Canterbury prices.
Sea air, beach walks, watersports, and the unhurried pace of Thanet's coastline on your doorstep.
Margate's restaurant and coffee scene has grown enormously — from seafood shacks to Michelin-quality dining.
Best Areas to Live in Margate
Cliftonville
CT9 2/3The most talked-about area of Margate. Grand Victorian and Edwardian terraces, a vibrant independent food and arts scene, and strong community feel. Mix of owner-occupied and rental. Very popular with London movers.
Westbrook
CT9 5Quieter, more residential and family-oriented. Close to Westbrook Bay. Mix of 1930s semis and some Victorian properties. Good for families wanting space and a quieter pace.
Palm Bay
CT9 3Popular with families. Close to the beach, better parking, mostly post-war housing. Slightly calmer than Cliftonville with good primary schools nearby.
Margate Old Town
CT9 1The heart of the arts scene — independent galleries, vintage shops, seafood restaurants. Period buildings, many converted to flats. Limited parking but exceptional location.
Garlinge
CT9 4Quieter suburban area on the western edge of Margate. Post-war housing, good road links, very popular with families and first-time buyers.
Schools in Margate
For families moving to Margate with children, school catchments are an important factor. Margate has a range of primary and secondary schools across CT9, with several rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Always check catchment areas directly with Kent County Council before finalising your property choice.
Secondary school options include Ursuline College, Hartsdown Academy, and easy transport access to grammar schools in Broadstairs and Ramsgate.
How to Book Removals to Margate
When booking house removals to Margate from elsewhere in the UK, choose a company with genuine local knowledge of CT9. Many national platforms assign subcontractors with no Margate experience — unfamiliar with the parking permit zones in Cliftonville, the loading restrictions in the Old Town, or the best access routes to individual streets.
L&K Removals has been completing removals in Margate for over 10 years. We regularly bring households from London, Canterbury, and across Kent into Margate — managing all access, parking, and logistics at both ends.
Moving to Margate from London
Our most common long-distance job. We provide fixed-price house removals from all London postcodes into Margate, typically completed in a single day.
Moving to Margate from elsewhere in Kent
Local Kent moves to Margate from Canterbury, Ashford, Maidstone, Herne Bay, and Whitstable — fixed price, fully insured.