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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

CT118EW

Mulberry Close

CT117LS

Dane Park Road

CT118BJ

Warten Road

CT117DD

Ellen Avenue

CT118AP

Dumpton Park Drive

CT118AN

Dumpton Park Drive

CT117HL

Olive Grove

CT117DG

West Dumpton Lane

CT118ED

Brockenhurst Road

CT117HG

Hereson Road

CT117EB

Union Road

CT118AJ

Victoria Parade

CT117LR

Dane Park Road

CT118AB

Honeysuckle Road

CT117HE

Beechcroft Gardens

CT102HD

Darnley Close

CT118AQ

Winterstoke Crescent

CT102HB

The Ridgeway

CT118BN

Brindle Grove

CT117DY

Cecilia Road

CT118EE

Queens Road

CT102ED

Freda Close

CT117AN

Dumpton Lane

CT117AU

Shirley Avenue

CT117BZ

West Dumpton Lane

CT117HB

Cranbourne Close

CT102DU

Salisbury Avenue

CT102EQ

Blueberry Close

CT117BB

Fairfield Road

CT117HH

Hereson Road

CT118ES

Ada Cottages

CT117BJ

Vine Close

CT117EQ

St Andrews Road

CT118BA

Dumpton Park Drive

CT118FF

Boundary Road

CT117AR

Sherwood Gardens

CT117AP

Sherwood Gardens

CT117JU

Dane Crescent

CT118AS

Wallwood Road

CT118DN

Bellevue Road

CT118AR

Dumpton Park Drive

CT118AH

Winterstoke Crescent

CT118DZ

Queens Road

CT117NF

Boundary Road

CT102XJ

Binnie Close

CT102XN

Park Wood Close

CT117DE

Heathwood Drive

CT117LE

Dane Road

CT117HD

Cornwall Avenue

CT118EH

Thanet Road

CT118EU

Granville Farm Mews

CT117EA

Cecilia Road

CT118PL

Portland Court

CT117ER

Hereson Road

CT102EN

Ramsgate Road

CT117LB

St Lukes Avenue

CT102EZ

Park Avenue

CT117BW

Moss End Mews

CT117DP

Hereson Road

CT117HP

Montefiore Cottages

CT117AT

Shirley Avenue

CT118BL

Warten Road

CT117BN

Vine Close

CT117TH

Argyll Drive

CT102XH

Sanctuary Close

CT102EW

Ramsgate Road

CT117EP

St Davids Road

CT102YW

Park Chase

CT102HA

Bromstone Road

CT102HF

Marlborough Close

CT117LN

Flora Road

CT117BE

Fairfield Road

CT118EY

Hereson Road

CT102DT

Salisbury Avenue

CT117BA

Stonar Close

CT118EF

Lyndhurst Road

CT117AD

College Road

CT117BU

Prestedge Avenue

CT118BW

Montefiore Avenue

CT102YL

Park Avenue

CT102XY

The Cricketers

CT117LH

Salisbury Avenue

CT117LW

Dane Road

CT118EX

Hereson Road

CT118AA

Honeysuckle Road

CT118AG

Winterstoke Way

CT118BB

Avebury Avenue

Data Sources

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