Area360 logo

Find postcode

Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe

Interactive map displaying Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe

About

Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe is a coastal ward on the eastern edge of the Dover district. It encompasses rural farmland and the notable chalk cliffs of the Kent coastline. The area includes the village of Guston inland, with Kingsdown and St Margaret's Bay situated directly on the shore. The landscape is defined by open fields and significant areas of downland, creating a mix of agricultural and coastal environments.

The ward contains part of the White Cliffs of Dover, with St Margaret's Bay being a specific shingle beach beneath them. The area has historical military significance, with former fortifications and the South Foreland Lighthouse. Local life centres on the villages, with their distinct communities separate from the larger urban centre of Dover to the west.

Area overview

On average Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 7.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe is £55,316 per year. There are 5 schools in Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe is home to around 7,978 people, with a population density of about 199.3 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Population
7,978
Population density
199.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.91(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.4(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.64(-28%)
Other theft
4.01(-29%)
Vehicle crime
2.63(-29%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,762
84.77%
Other Asian
493
6.18%
Other White
215
2.7%
Other
110
1.38%
African
100
1.25%
Total population: 7,977

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,232
34.08%
Level 3 (A level)
1,121
17.12%
No qualifications
1,006
15.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
976
14.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
621
9.48%
Total 16+ residents: 6,549

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,632
50.37%
Owns with a mortgage
873
26.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
338
10.43%
Social rents from council
161
4.97%
Other forms of private rent
156
4.81%
Total households: 3,240

Property prices in Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe

Median price£350,000
Price per sq ft£333
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£275K – £535K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £333 per square foot) in Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,898,182.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached40£527,500£375
Semi-Detached21£327,000£336
Terraced16£245,000£275
Flats8£193,500£225

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£400,000£173,750£270,000£192,500
2017£445,000£198,750£260,000£206,500
2018£489,975£303,750£277,500£200,500
2019£448,475£150,000£290,000£212,000
2020£480,000£132,000£300,000£256,000
2021£541,000£226,248£295,000£240,000
2022£550,000£250,000£370,000£340,000
2023£575,000£280,000£345,000£311,250
2024£493,750£140,000£330,995£287,500
2025£548,250£231,750£326,000£253,500
2026£572,500£153,500£337,500£340,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£303£228£230£209
2017£299£230£269£233
2018£324£297£317£214
2019£336£274£288£233
2020£340£148£341£283
2021£366£277£326£271
2022£439£281£321£372
2023£417£367£330£330
2024£346£228£342£354
2025£374£319£336£278
2026£375£201£321£336
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe

Is Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe safe?

Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe?

The median sale price in Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe is £350,000 (about £333 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe?

Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe has 4 primary schools (2 rated Outstanding, 2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe?

Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe sits around rank 20,304 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe?

The average household income in Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe is around £55,316 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe?

Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe is represented by 2 elected councillors: Martin Bates (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Oliver Richardson (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe

CT148JD

Cranswick Cottages

CT156EJ

Lighthouse Road

CT155LU

Dunkirk Square

CT156HS

The Front

CT148DR

Upper Street

CT156EN

Dover Road

CT148DY

Victoria Road

CT140HL

Mongeham Church Close

CT155EN

Cherry Tree Mews

CT156HU

St Georges Place

CT156BD

The Freedown

CT156AZ

Kingsdown Road

CT148BE

The Rise

CT156HN

Station Road

CT140HB

Northbourne Road

CT148AW

Kingsdown Road

CT156DU

Bay Hill

CT156JE

Ash Grove

CT148GH

Front Street

CT156DG

Bay Hill

CT156BU

Downside

CT155FR

Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe

CT148HF

Dover Road

CT147UY

Fragaria Close

CT155EA

Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe

CT156HQ

Seymour Road

CT155LB

Hollands Hill

CT156EE

Sea View Road

CT148HS

Church Lane

CT156GF

High Street

CT148ES

Oldstairs Road

CT156AP

Reach Road

CT155LY

Alamein Close

CT156BS

Droveway Gardens

CT156FB

Hope Court

CT147PE

Dover Road

CT156BA

Kingsdown Road

CT155EL

St Martins Road

CT155DP

Swingate Cottages

CT155JW

Waterworks Lane

CT156EL

Lighthouse Road

CT155EH

Dover Road

CT156AL

Reach Close

CT156EG

St Margarets Road

CT148EL

Granville Road

CT155EY

Barn Tye Road

CT156AD

Royston Gardens

CT148DF

Sea Road

CT148AS

Kingsdown Road

CT147PQ

Dover Road

CT148BT

Osborne Road

CT155JE

Guston Road

CT156AE

Reach Road

CT148JP

Sunnyside Close

CT156AA

Well Lane

CT148DP

Chalk Hill Road

CT148ED

Northcote Road

CT156DR

Granville Road

CT148HY

Pommeus Lane

CT155DW

Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe

CT148DL

Ringwould Road

CT156BY

Kenilworth Close

CT156FE

Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe

CT148AG

North Road

CT148HW

Hangmans Lane

CT148JJ

Portland Terrace

CT149LP

Mongeham Road

CT148JR

Sutton Lane

CT148DB

Balmoral Road

CT155DS

Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe

CT148BZ

Sea Road

CT156HE

Victory Road

CT156ET

St Vincent Road

CT149UQ

St Edmunds Road

CT155LL

The Street

CT148JL

Church Lane

CT149LN

Elder Cottages

CT156HG

Seymour Road

CT156BP

Droveway Gardens

CT156HX

Nelson Park Road

CT161HP

Upper Road

CT155DZ

Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe

CT148HJ

Queens Rise

CT156BQ

Chapel Lane

CT140HN

Willow Road

CT148BG

Kings Close

CT155EF

Dover Road

CT148TH

Sutton Lane

CT156HW

Oxney

CT155JD

Guilford Cottages

CT156AY

Station Road

CT148EW

The Leas

CT156BW

Chapel Lane

CT155ER

The Lane

CT156BJ

Cripps Lane

CT147PG

Dover Road

CT156DH

The Droveway

CT148JE

May Tree Cottages

CT156BH

Knotts Lane

CT156HB

The Chase

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.