Hydra Drive, Margate
House prices, sold prices and local information for CT9 4GW.
At a glance
4 property sales on Hydra Drive, Margate have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2022. The most recent sale was on 28 Apr 2023. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £336,245.
House prices on Hydra Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Hydra Drive has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CT9 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 4 | £336,245 | 28 Apr 2023 |
Sold prices on Hydra Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Hydra Drive CT9 4GW | 28 Apr 2023 | £304,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Hydra Drive CT9 4GW | 30 Nov 2022 | £374,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Hydra Drive CT9 4GW | 30 Nov 2022 | £374,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Hydra Drive CT9 4GW | 28 Oct 2022 | £289,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Hydra Drive
Crime
141 crimes were reported within about a mile of Hydra Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 35 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 |
| Shoplifting | 27 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 12 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Public order | 5 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Hydra Drive is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Coast from Whitstable to Margate Flood alert area
- Groundwater flooding in East Kent Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Hydra Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Learning Alliance | Pupil referral unit | 11–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| The Royal Harbour Academy 1,045 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Requires improvement Report | 0.8 mi |
| Laleham Gap School 253 pupils | Foundation special school | 4–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.9 mi |
| St George's Church of England Foundation School 1,590 pupils | All-through Church of England | 4–19 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate 284 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Dame Janet Primary Academy 291 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Salmestone Primary School 216 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Drapers Mills Primary Academy 246 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Margate station 1.7 mi · 33 min walk
- Ramsgate station 1.8 mi · 35 min walk
- Broadstairs station 2.0 mi · 41 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Westwood Gateway (adj, Margate Road) 7 min walk
- Westwood Gateway (opp, Margate Road) 7 min walk
- Shopping Centre (Stop B, Bus Hub) 8 min walk
- Gordon Road (opp, Margate Road) 8 min walk
GP surgeries
- St Peter's Surgery
Thanet Community Health Hub, Northwood Road, Broadstairs · 0.9 mi - Mocketts Wood Surgery
Hopeville Avenue, St. Peters, Broadstairs · 1.4 mi - Summerhill Surgery
243 Margate Road, Ramsgate · 1.4 mi - Newington Road Surgery
100 Newington Road, Ramsgate · 1.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 2 of 10 · Crime: decile 3 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 80.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 674 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,526 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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