Cliftonville is a coastal suburb of Margate split into two distinct halves, both benefiting from falling crime rates and a sunnier, drier climate than much of the UK. Cliftonville East offers a walkable seafront setting with solid GP and dentist provision, a "Good"-rated primary school, and mid-range house prices, with terraced homes averaging £292,000 and flats £208,000. Cliftonville West is the more affordable option, with flats dominating the housing stock and forming the cheapest entry point into the area, alongside a strong everyday offer of shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants. Across the wider area, living costs consistently undercut the UK average, helped by lower council tax and transport bills. Families are well served too, with good Ofsted-rated primary schools cropping up throughout, including Northdown Primary and Drapers Mills Primary Academy in neighbouring Dane Valley, plus St Anthony's special school close by. Dane Valley itself offers a quieter, more residential feel, with three local parks and genuinely affordable housing, flats here average just £116,000, though you'll need to head slightly further out for bigger shops and supermarkets. Transport links tie the whole suburb together well. Margate station runs through the area, giving direct High Speed 1 access to London St Pancras from Margate Central, making Cliftonville a practical choice for commuters as well as those after coastal living. Buses cover local journeys, and road links via the A28 connect you to the wider Thanet area, though a car makes life easier if you're venturing beyond the immediate neighbourhood. Overall, Cliftonville combines seaside charm with genuine affordability, good schools and improving safety, with the choice between East and West largely coming down to budget and how much buzz you want on your doorstep.