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Dane Valley

England / South East / Thanet / Dane Valley

About

Dane Valley is a residential ward located in the town of Margate, within the Thanet district of Kent. The area is primarily made up of housing, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes. It is situated inland, just west of Margate town centre, and is bordered by other wards such as Cliftonville West and Garlinge. The ward has a local shopping parade along Northdown Road, providing essential services for residents.

Dane Valley Park is a key green space in the area, offering recreational facilities including a playground and open grassy areas. The ward is served by several bus routes, connecting it to Margate and surrounding areas. Housing in Dane Valley tends to be more affordable compared to coastal parts of Margate, attracting a range of residents. The ward has a community-focused atmosphere, with local events occasionally held in the park.

Area overview

On average Dane Valley has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Dane Valley is £38,794 per year. There are 3 schools in Dane Valley: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
28.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dane Valley Population
7,848
Population density
4,868.5 per km²

Demographics

British
6,876
87.64%
Other White
328
4.18%
Other
119
1.52%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
77
0.98%
Other Asian
70
0.89%
Total population: 7,846

Housing

Owns outright
881
27.85%
Owns with a mortgage
761
24.06%
Social rents from council
597
18.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
487
15.4%
Other social rented
352
11.13%
Total households: 3,163

Property prices in Dane Valley

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Dane Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £615,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£375,000
Flats4£111,250
Semi-Detached16£300,000
Terraced37£252,000

10 years price trend in Dane Valley

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.