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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

Area Profile

Dymchurch, St Mary's Bay & Brookland Population
7,056
Population density
55.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,749
95.65%
Other White
63
0.89%
Irish
56
0.79%
White and Asian (mixed)
33
0.47%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
28
0.4%
Total population: 7,056

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,593
51.12%
Owns with a mortgage
802
25.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
281
9.02%
Social rents from council
264
8.47%
Other forms of private rent
89
2.86%
Total households: 3,116

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

Based on 100 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 £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dymchurch, St Mary's Bay & Brookland 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 Dymchurch, St Mary's Bay & Brookland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£370,000
Flats3£216,000
Semi-Detached56£300,000
Terraced7£292,500

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

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dymchurch, St Mary's Bay & Brookland.

All postcodes in Dymchurch, St Mary's Bay & Brookland

TN299QX

Beacon Lane

CT214NL

Botolph's Bridge Road

TN262QH

Kitsbridge Lane

TN290AU

Newchurch Lane

TN290EN

Dymchurch, St Mary's Bay & Brookland

TN290RD

Cobsden Road

TN290RH

Seaway Gardens

TN290TE

Lyndhurst Road

TN290BD

Dymchurch, St Mary's Bay & Brookland

TN290BP

Jefferstone Lane

TN290AT

Melon Lane

TN288FH

Cockreed Lane

TN290EG

Church Lane

TN290PD

Eastbridge Road

TN290SU

Yew Tree Road

TN290SZ

Hawthorn Close

TN299SZ

Dowle Close

TN299QU

Boarman's Lane

TN299RH

Oldhouse Lane

TN299TE

King Street

TN290DB

Dymchurch, St Mary's Bay & Brookland

TN290AX

Newchurch Lane

TN290DT

Newchurch Lane

TN290HG

Fairway Close

TN290QD

Dymchurch Road

TN290RT

Dymchurch Road

TN290RY

Seaway Gardens

TN299QP

High Street

TN299TG

Dymchurch, St Mary's Bay & Brookland

TN299TP

Coldharbour Lane

TN299TY

Dymchurch, St Mary's Bay & Brookland

TN299UQ

Dymchurch, St Mary's Bay & Brookland

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.