Margate · CT8

EICR in CT8 (Westgate-on-sea)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Westgate-on-sea, including Cliftonville West, Garlinge, Westbrook. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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CT8 (Westgate-on-sea) in a nutshell

CT8 covers Westgate-on-sea, in Thanet. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for CT8

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Thanet council area

CT8 is in Thanet's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

CT8 stretches across Cliftonville West, Garlinge, Westbrook and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'CT8', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Flats and shared houses

Plenty of Margate homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Margate: 21.1% purpose-built flats, 8.4% converted/shared
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New to EICRs? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Margate page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to CT8

CT7 · BirchingtonCT9 · MargateCT12 · MinsterCT10 · Pysons Road Industrial EstateCT11 · RamsgateCT13 · Sandwich

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does CT8 cover?

CT8 (Westgate-on-sea) includes the wards of Cliftonville West, Garlinge, Westbrook, Westgate-on-Sea (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to CT8?

Neighbouring districts include CT7 (Birchington), CT9 (Margate), CT12 (Minster), CT10 (Pysons Road Industrial Estate), CT11 (Ramsgate) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering CT8 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in CT8?

About 3,396 households and 7,368 residents at the 2011 Census, across 217 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is CT8 in?

CT8 sits in Thanet (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: East Thanet, Herne Bay and Sandwich.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
CT8 1
Areas covered
Westgate-on-sea 2
Active postcodes
217 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
3,396 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
7,368 2
Electoral wards
Cliftonville West, Garlinge, Westbrook, Westgate-on-Sea 4
Parliamentary constituencies
East Thanet, Herne Bay and Sandwich 4
Local authority
Thanet 4
Households privately renting (Margate built-up area)
29.7% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.