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Dymchurch, St Mary's Bay & Brookland

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About

Dymchurch, St Mary's Bay, and Brookland form a coastal and rural area in the Folkestone and Hythe district. Dymchurch is known for its long shingle beach and historic sea defences, including the Romney Marsh Wall. The village has a traditional seaside feel, with amusements and a narrow-gauge railway. St Mary's Bay, just west of Dymchurch, offers a quieter beachfront, popular for its wide sands and family-friendly atmosphere.

Inland, Brookland sits on the Romney Marsh, characterised by flat landscapes and scattered farms. The village is home to a distinctive 13th-century church with a separate bell tower. The area is crisscrossed by drainage channels, a reminder of the marshland’s reclaimed history. Together, these locations provide a mix of coastal leisure and rural tranquillity, with easy access to the wider marsh and nearby towns.

Area overview

On average Dymchurch, St Mary's Bay & Brookland has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Dymchurch, St Mary's Bay & Brookland is £35,400 per year. There are 3 schools in Dymchurch, St Mary's Bay & Brookland: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Dymchurch, St Mary's Bay & Brookland

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Dymchurch, St Mary's Bay & Brookland area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £860,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£377,500
Flats4£181,250
Semi-Detached50£294,500
Terraced6£303,750

10 years price trend in Dymchurch, St Mary's Bay & Brookland

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.