Cliftonville West sits on the northern seafront of Margate in Thanet, Kent, England. It is characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraces facing a traditional promenade and sandy beaches, and combines a residential mix of long‑standing families, retirees and a growing number of holiday lets and younger newcomers.
Historically a genteel seaside suburb that declined in the mid‑20th century, the ward has felt the ripple effects of Margate’s cultural revival, not least from the presence of the Turner Contemporary. The local economy leans on tourism and seasonal trade alongside pockets of social housing and community activism, so the area presents a lively contrast between seaside heritage and ongoing regeneration.
Postcode districts covering Cliftonville West
Most populated places nearby
- Folkestone 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Margate 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Canterbury 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Dover 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Ramsgate 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Herne Bay 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Deal 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Whitstable 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Broadstairs 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Broadstairs and St. Peters 1.9 miles3 km
- Faversham 22.4 miles36.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Margate Central Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Dane Valley Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Cliftonville East Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Salmestone Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Westbrook Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Beacon Road Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Garlinge Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Broadstairs Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Broadstairs and St. Peters Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Margate Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Kingsgate Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- St. Peters Ward 2 miles3.2 km
Example postcodes in Cliftonville West
CT9 2EE, CT9 1NQ, CT9 2HT, CT9 2RB, CT9 1BH, CT9 2QU, CT9 2EU, CT9 2NT, CT9 2RN … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 32.6 miles52.5 km
- London City Airport 58.2 miles93.7 km
- Margate Railway Station 1 mile1.6 km
- Westgate-on-Sea Railway Station 2.5 miles4 km
Hotels in Cliftonville West Ad
Schools in Cliftonville West
- Parkview Academy Independent - special
Local points of interest
- Canterbury Christ Church University - Broadstairs University 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Hilderstone College College 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Thanet College College 2.9 miles4.7 km
- RAF Manston History Museum Museum 3 miles4.8 km
- Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum Museum 3.1 miles5 km
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 15.1 miles24.2 km
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 15.2 miles24.4 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Canterbury College College 15.4 miles24.8 km
- IFS School of Finance College 15.4 miles24.9 km
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 15.6 miles25.2 km
- University of Kent University 15.7 miles25.3 km