Living in Cliftonville

About Cliftonville

Just a short walk from Margate’s town centre, Cliftonville is a vibrant coastal neighbourhood known for its creative energy, blending seaside heritage with a thriving arts and food scene. With a strong sense of community and a growing cultural presence, it’s becoming an increasingly popular place to live.

Fact file

• Location - East Kent, between Margate and Broadstairs
• Things to do - Palm Bay beach, The Escapment, Botany bay beach, Margate caves
• Lifestyle - Independent, creative, community focused
• Surrounding towns - Margate, Dane Valley, Kingsgate, Westgate-on-Sea
   

Architecture and property

The property market has changed in recent years, attracting Londoners with its affordability, vibrant creative scene and coastal charm. Streets like Athelstan Road and Ethelbert Crescent are lined with grand period homes, while areas such as Foreland Avenue offer spacious properties with generous gardens. The ongoing Live Margate regeneration project is revitalising derelict buildings, turning them into quality family homes that retain their original character, making a wide range of properties available to buy or rent.

Going out

You’ll find a great selection of pubs and bars in the area and with its close proximity to Margate, there’s plenty to do. From bars like Daisy to The Tap Room and pubs like The Rose in June and George & Heart, there’s lots to enjoy. For live music, comedy and seasonal markets, the Tom Thumb Theatre and The Oval Bandstand host events throughout the year, bringing the community together.

Local amenities

The high street provides access to all the everyday essentials you need, including doctors, dentists and pharmacies, making most things easily accessible on foot. There are also many independent shops, bakeries, and international supermarkets to cater to all needs, alongside Tesco and Aldi in the town. Make use of the gyms, yoga studios and Pilates classes at places like Margate Yoga Studio and Red Hot Pilates.

Green spaces

Coastal pride and community are a big part of the town’s appeal, with open gardens like Northdown Park, a local favourite, as well as Dane Park and Princes Walk also offering scenic paths, with the latter providing coastal views and access to cliffside trails. Right on the doorstep, the Margate to Broadstairs trail is a popular route with stunning sea views and access to Botany Bay’s beach.