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About

Gensing ward occupies a central portion of the town, stretching from the western edge of the town centre inland. The area contains a mix of residential streets, local retail parades, and some light industrial units. Its housing stock is varied, with Victorian and Edwardian terraces found closer to the centre, giving way to more interwar and post-war properties as you move westward. The ward is primarily a residential district serving the local community.

A notable local landmark is the former Gensing Gardens, a historic private park now managed as a public space. The ward is bounded by several main roads that channel traffic through the area. It contains several schools and community facilities, including a leisure centre. The topography is generally flat, typical of this part of the coastal plain.

Area overview

On average Gensing has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gensing is £44,969 per year. There are 3 schools in Gensing: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Gensing is home to around 6,740 people, with a population density of about 6,624.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gensing Population
6,740
Population density
6,624.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
78.19(+875%)
Violence and sexual offences
49.55(+57%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.22(+83%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.17(+151%)
Public order
13.8(+126%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,141
76.29%
Other White
624
9.26%
Other Asian
150
2.23%
Other
111
1.65%
Irish
91
1.35%
Total population: 6,739

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,963
34.83%
No qualifications
1,046
18.56%
Level 3 (A level)
903
16.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
771
13.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
557
9.88%
Total 16+ residents: 5,636

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,433
44.66%
Owns outright
729
22.72%
Owns with a mortgage
728
22.69%
Other social rented
195
6.08%
Other forms of private rent
78
2.43%
Total households: 3,209

Property prices in Gensing

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Gensing area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £815,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gensing 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 Gensing over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£460,000
Flats57£190,000
Semi-Detached4£390,000
Terraced24£277,475

10 years median price trend in Gensing

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.