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Kingsgate

About

Kingsgate is a coastal ward situated in the northeastern part of Thanet, overlooking the North Sea. The area is defined by its chalk cliffs and the prominent Kingsgate Bay, a small sandy inlet. The residential character is primarily composed of suburban housing, with a mix of detached homes and low-rise apartment buildings. The ward includes the headland of Foreness Point and its associated golf course, which occupies a significant portion of the local landscape.

The architecture is notable for the historic Kingsgate Castle, a 19th-century Gothic revival structure now converted into private residences. A network of footpaths follows the cliff tops, connecting to the wider Thanet Coastal Path. Local amenities are concentrated along the main access roads, serving the resident population. The area's geography provides direct access to several small bays and rocky foreshores along this stretch of coastline.

Area overview

On average Kingsgate has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 0.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kingsgate is £53,827 per year. Kingsgate is home to around 2,196 people, with a population density of about 938.0 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Kingsgate Population

2,196

Population density

938 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

20.95(-34%)

Anti-social behaviour

5.01(-59%)

Other theft

3.64(-35%)

Criminal damage and arson

2.28(-65%)

Drugs

1.82(-34%)

South East average

Demographics

British

1,926

87.63%

Other White

3.28%

African

1.5%

Irish

1.27%

Indian

0.96%

Total population: 2,198

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

650

33.82%

Level 3 (A level)

333

17.33%

No qualifications

321

16.7%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

257

13.37%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

161

8.38%

Total 16+ residents: 1,922

Housing

Owns outright

496

55.3%

Owns with a mortgage

270

30.1%

Private landlord or letting agency

103

11.48%

Other forms of private rent

2.45%

Other social rented

0.56%

Total households: 897

Property prices in Kingsgate

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £460,000 in Kingsgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £198,500 up to £2,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Kingsgate over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	22	£547,500	£385,500	£452,500	£763,750	£1,473,750
Semi-Detached	4	£365,000	£338,625	£343,125	£396,250	£423,250
Terraced	3	£395,000	£368,000	£380,000	£397,500	£399,500
Flats	8	£324,750	£211,275	£250,000	£467,500	£675,250

10 years median price trend in Kingsgate

All postcodes in Kingsgate

CT103LJ

Colette Close

CT103JT

George Hill Road

CT103NJ

North Foreland Road

CT103RY

Crundale Way

CT103QP

Kingsgate Avenue

CT103JU

George Hill Road

CT103LF

Percy Avenue

CT103EF

Convent Road

CT103QQ

Whiteness Road

CT103QS

Annes Road

CT103LB

Percy Avenue

CT103LU

Marine Drive

CT103PR

Convent Road

CT103FP

Foreland Heights

CT103LE

Percy Avenue

CT103QT

North Foreland Avenue

CT103QL

Kingsgate Bay Road

CT103LR

Capel Close

CT103BX

Ocean Drive

CT103QY

Cliff Promenade

CT103LS

Fitzroy Avenue

CT103PH

Joss Gap Road

CT103LN

Second Avenue

CT103QA

Kingsgate

CT103SF

Botany Road

CT103PF

Joss Gap Road

CT103LL

Second Avenue

CT103SE

Botany Road

CT103SA

Botany Road

CT103QH

Kingsgate

CT103LQ

Dolphin Close

CT103JX

George Hill Road

CT103SH

Crundale Way

CT103QU

Crescent Road

CT103LH

Kingsgate Avenue

CT101EE

Thanet Place Gardens

CT103QB

Thrupp Paddock

CT103LT

Fitzroy Avenue

CT103NR

Kingsgate

CT101FE

North Foreland Road

CT103PU

Convent Road

CT103SB

Botany Road

CT103JS

Whiteness Green

CT101EW

North Foreland Road

CT103PG

Joss Gap Road

CT103JY

George Hill Road

CT103DA

Ocean Drive

CT103PE

Joss Gap Road

CT103LW

Kingsgate Avenue

CT103QE

Oakridge

CT103AS

Percy Avenue

CT103LD

Percy Avenue

CT103QD

Woodland Way

CT103JR

George Hill Road

CT103AR

Kingsgate Avenue

CT103FU

Foreland Heights

CT103RX

Foreness Close

CT103QJ

Holland Close

CT103LG

Marine Drive

CT103BF

Kingsgate Avenue

CT103RZ

Botany Road

CT103SD

Botany Road

CT103QR

North Foreland Avenue

CT103QZ

Cliff Road

CT103PJ

Old Road

CT103LA

Seaview Villas

CT103LP

First Avenue

CT103FA

North Foreland Road

CT103NN

North Foreland Road

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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