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About

Dumpton is a residential area situated between the larger towns of Broadstairs and Ramsgate. The neighbourhood consists mainly of post-war housing, with some older Victorian properties closer to the coast. Its streets are quiet, with local shops and schools serving the community.

The area is defined by its elevated position on the Thanet plateau, offering distant sea views from some points. A notable local feature is the Dumpton Gap, a narrow access point with steps leading down to a small, sheltered sandy bay. This provides a direct, if steep, route to the coastline.

Area overview

On average Dumpton has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dumpton is £53,441 per year. There are 3 schools in Dumpton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dumpton is home to around 8,207 people, with a population density of about 4,968.5 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dumpton Population
8,207
Population density
4,968.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.14(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.95(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.82(+6%)
Other theft
5.6(0%)
Vehicle crime
3.53(-5%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,406
90.23%
Other White
313
3.81%
Other Asian
65
0.79%
Other
63
0.77%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
49
0.6%
Total population: 8,208

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,773
26.82%
No qualifications
1,230
18.61%
Level 3 (A level)
1,188
17.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,036
15.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
778
11.77%
Total 16+ residents: 6,611

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,319
37.65%
Owns with a mortgage
1,003
28.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
695
19.84%
Other social rented
295
8.42%
Social rents from council
100
2.85%
Total households: 3,503

Property prices in Dumpton

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £258,742 in Dumpton area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,500 up to £680,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dumpton 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 Dumpton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£512,500
Flats6£158,250
Terraced45£240,000
Semi-Detached25£270,000

10 years median price trend in Dumpton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dumpton.

All postcodes in Dumpton

CT118ET

Avenue Road

CT117DQ

The Parade

CT117HQ

Hereson Road

CT117JP

Dumpton Park Road

CT117BX

West Dumpton Lane

CT117JS

Dane Crescent

CT117BT

Prestedge Avenue

CT117DU

Hereson Road

CT102HH

Wellesley Close

CT117DW

Cecilia Road

CT117BQ

Springfield Close

CT117LA

St Lukes Avenue

CT117BG

Hawthorn Close

CT118BD

Montefiore Avenue

CT117HJ

Trinity Place

CT102EG

Viking

CT118AX

Muir Road

CT102ES

Rosemary Avenue

CT117DZ

Cecilia Road

CT117BP

Prestedge Avenue

CT117LF

Montague Road

CT102EX

Park Avenue

CT102XL

Park Avenue

CT117AX

Tavistock Road

CT117DS

Hereson Road

CT117TA

Argyll Drive

CT102DQ

Ramsgate Road

CT117NA

Boundary Road

CT118AE

Dumpton Park Drive

CT117LD

St Lukes Road

CT102EU

Priory Close

CT118AU

Muir Road

CT117DN

Dane Park Road

CT102YP

Grange Way

CT117EL

Hereson Road

CT117LP

Dane Park Road

CT117DL

Ramsgate Road

CT117LT

Dane Park Road

CT117AJ

Dumpton Lane

CT117EX

Hereson Road

CT117DR

Hereson Road

CT118PR

Unity Place

CT117TF

Argyll Drive

CT117TB

Argyll Drive

CT118EA

Lyndhurst Road

CT118BQ

Harebrook

CT117LL

Hardres Road

CT118DU

Victoria Parade

CT118PX

Old Dairy Close

CT117ET

Hereson Road

CT118BF

The Chase

CT118EL

Thanet Road

CT117BH

West Dumpton Lane

CT117DT

Lillian Road

CT117EJ

St Patricks Road

CT102YN

Park Gate

CT118EG

Penshurst Road

CT118DL

Bellevue Road

CT118AF

Frances Gardens

CT117AW

Oakwood Villas

CT117DF

West Dumpton Lane

CT117BY

Park Cottages

CT117EH

Hereson Road

CT117AS

Thorn Gardens

CT117JZ

St Lukes Avenue

CT117EE

Hereson Road

CT118BH

Dumpton Park Drive

CT118AY

Wickham Avenue

CT117EW

Sycamore Grange

CT117FB

Hardres Road

CT118AT

Dumpton Park Drive

CT102HJ

Bromstone Road

CT102ER

Ramsgate Road

CT117LG

Briganda Walk

CT118AW

Michael Avenue

CT102EP

Ramsgate Road

CT117JY

St Lukes Avenue

CT117BL

West Dumpton Lane

CT117BD

Fairfield Road

CT117TG

Argyll Drive

CT118BP

Dumpton Park Drive

CT118ER

Syndale Place

CT117TD

Argyll Drive

CT118BE

Montefiore Avenue

CT117DX

Cecilia Road

CT117DH

Sandwood Road

CT117EF

St Georges Road

CT117JT

Dane Crescent

CT118EJ

Sydney Road

CT118EP

Avenue Road

CT117ES

Rosebery Avenue

CT102EY

Park Avenue

CT118AL

Dumpton Park Drive

CT117TE

Argyll Drive

CT118AD

Dumpton Park Drive

CT102HE

The Ridgeway

CT117BS

Prestedge Avenue

CT118EN

Thanet Road

CT117LJ

Hardres Road

CT117EG

Hereson Road

Data Sources

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