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Cliffsend and Pegwell

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About

Cliffsend and Pegwell ward encompasses the southeastern edge of the Thanet district, bordering the English Channel. The area includes the historic village of Cliffsend and the coastal hamlet of Pegwell Bay. It is characterised by a mix of residential housing, open farmland, and significant stretches of undeveloped coastline. The ward's landscape is largely defined by its position at the mouth of the River Stour, where it meets the sea.

A notable feature is the large, shallow bay and its extensive mudflats, which are a designated national nature reserve. This environment attracts many bird species and is a site for oyster cultivation. The area contains the replica Viking longship Hugin, commemorating the Saxon Shore. Infrastructure includes the major A256 road and the high-speed rail line connecting to London, running through the ward.

Area overview

On average Cliffsend and Pegwell has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cliffsend and Pegwell is £50,147 per year. There are 2 schools in Cliffsend and Pegwell: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cliffsend and Pegwell is home to around 4,882 people, with a population density of about 1,184.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cliffsend and Pegwell Population
4,882
Population density
1,184.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.5(-6%)
Shoplifting
26.63(+232%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.42(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.01(+40%)
Other theft
4.71(-16%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,481
91.79%
Other White
110
2.25%
White and Asian (mixed)
40
0.82%
Irish
39
0.8%
Other Asian
30
0.61%
Total population: 4,882

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,223
29.08%
No qualifications
802
19.07%
Level 3 (A level)
720
17.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
575
13.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
461
10.96%
Total 16+ residents: 4,206

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,101
50.16%
Owns with a mortgage
637
29.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
275
12.53%
Other social rented
91
4.15%
Other forms of private rent
53
2.41%
Total households: 2,195

Property prices in Cliffsend and Pegwell

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Cliffsend and Pegwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cliffsend and Pegwell in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cliffsend and Pegwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£398,500
Flats11£177,000
Semi-Detached15£331,000
Terraced9£282,150

10 years median price trend in Cliffsend and Pegwell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cliffsend and Pegwell.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.