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Dane Valley & Northdown Hill

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About

Dane Valley and Northdown Hill lie on the northern edge of the Isle of Thanet, forming a compact stretch of open land amid suburban Margate. The valley cuts into the chalk with a shallow valley floor and wooded slopes; a seasonal stream runs along the bottom and reappears after heavy rain. Public footpaths cross the area, linking streets to higher ground, and the valley retains field banks and hawthorn hedgerows that mark older parcel boundaries. Patches of willow and reed occur where the ground holds water, providing habitat for common wetland birds and invertebrates.

Northdown Hill rises from the valley as a chalk ridge with short grass and scrub on the upper slopes. From the higher paths there are direct sights north to the near coastline and across the town. The hill is used for short walks and informal nature study by local groups; spring brings bursts of wildflower colour on thin soils and autumn reveals migratory movement along the ridge. The combination of valley drainage, hedged field remnants and the chalk ridge gives the area a clear local character within Thanet.

Area overview

On average Dane Valley & Northdown Hill has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dane Valley & Northdown Hill is £45,926 per year. There are 4 schools in Dane Valley & Northdown Hill: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dane Valley & Northdown Hill is home to around 7,721 people, with a population density of about 3,983.0 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
32.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dane Valley & Northdown Hill Population
7,721
Population density
3,983 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.89(+83%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.72(+125%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.41(+139%)
Other theft
6.09(+9%)
Drugs
4.4(+59%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,868
88.95%
Other White
282
3.65%
Other
99
1.28%
Other Asian
83
1.07%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
66
0.85%
Total population: 7,721

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,457
24.62%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,169
19.75%
Level 3 (A level)
1,015
17.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
945
15.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
811
13.7%
Total 16+ residents: 5,919

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
852
27.45%
Owns with a mortgage
713
22.97%
Social rents from council
638
20.55%
Other social rented
426
13.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
398
12.82%
Total households: 3,104

Property prices in Dane Valley & Northdown Hill

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £271,250 in Dane Valley & Northdown Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £426,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dane Valley & Northdown Hill 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 Dane Valley & Northdown Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats2£115,500
Terraced22£240,000
Detached6£316,500
Semi-Detached26£295,000

10 years median price trend in Dane Valley & Northdown Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dane Valley & Northdown Hill.

All postcodes in Dane Valley & Northdown Hill

CT103HJ

Fosters Avenue

CT93SW

Kent Road

CT93SJ

Invicta Road

CT103JF

Northdown Hill

CT93RN

Dane Valley

CT93RW

Dane Valley

CT93XH

St Christopher Close

CT103HY

Albert Road

CT93YN

Balcomb Crescent

CT103HR

Hugin Avenue

CT93QH

Millmead Road

CT93QU

Northdown Way

CT93XT

William Avenue

CT93FN

Dane Valley

CT93RE

Tenterden Way

CT93XQ

Friends Avenue

CT103HG

Linley Road

CT93QL

Millmead Road

CT103ET

Mayville Road

CT93XF

Hinchliffe Way

CT93XG

St Francis Close

CT103DS

Camden Road

CT103HN

Hugin Avenue

CT103FD

Northdown Road

CT93TH

Millmead Road

CT93SH

Hertford Road

CT93YS

Irvine Drive

CT93RX

Dane Valley Road

CT93RD

Biddenden Close

CT93XX

Jennifer Gardens

CT93TW

Millmead Road

CT103JD

Northdown Hill

CT93UJ

Northdown Park Road

CT93SA

Dane Mount

CT103JA

Victoria Avenue

CT93LP

Millmead Avenue

CT93RL

Dane Valley Road

CT93TJ

Millmead Road

CT103HX

Whitfield Avenue

CT93TL

Millmead Road

CT103HT

Pearsons Way

CT103JP

Northdown Road

CT93QP

Western Road

CT103DQ

Beacon Road

CT103EY

Westover Gardens

CT93RH

Appledore Close

CT103HP

Hugin Avenue

CT93SF

Selborne Road

CT103JB

Victoria Avenue

CT93XY

Dane Valley Road

CT93XR

Swinford Gardens

CT103HB

Linley Road

CT93WX

Balcomb Crescent

CT103DL

Coronation Close

CT93XL

Cowley Rise

CT93SP

Selborne Road

CT103DH

Grafton Road

CT93XU

Tomlin Drive

CT103HQ

Linley Road

CT93TN

St Marys Avenue

CT93UH

St Michaels Avenue

CT103JL

Beacon Road

CT103DF

Beacon Road

CT93SS

Selborne Road

CT103HA

Linley Road

CT93RJ

Appledore Close

CT103HS

Hugin Avenue

CT93QY

Northdown Way

CT93LR

Millmead Gardens

CT93QX

Northdown Way

CT103EX

Westover Road

CT93QF

Oakwood

CT103HE

Prince Andrew Road

CT93RG

Appledore Close

CT93XN

Palmer Crescent

CT103HH

Prince Charles Road

CT93XW

Palmer Crescent

CT93XJ

Balcomb Crescent

CT103RP

Fordwich Grove

CT93RY

Dane Valley Road

CT93RU

Broadley Road

CT93SX

Dane Gardens

CT103EZ

Prince Charles Road

CT93SG

Invicta Road

CT93QE

Gainsborough Avenue

CT93SQ

Marlowe Road

CT93XA

Irvine Drive

CT93RR

Dane Valley

CT93QR

Millmead Road

CT103JE

Pearsons Way

CT93PX

Northdown Park Road

CT103HZ

Victoria Avenue

CT93PY

Northdown Park Road

CT93RT

Laleham Walk

CT103BW

Prince Andrew Road

CT93XB

Sarah Gardens

CT93FJ

Dane Valley

CT93RZ

Dane Valley Road

CT93XP

Elfrida Close

CT93XD

Taddy Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.