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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Kingsgate is £535,000 (around £370 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £360,000 and £710,000. Kingsgate is home to around 2,196 people, with a population density of about 938 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kingsgate Population
2,196
Population density
938 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

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

Ethnic groups

British
1,926
87.63%
Other White
72
3.28%
African
33
1.5%
Irish
28
1.27%
Indian
21
0.96%
Total population: 2,198

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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
22
2.45%
Other social rented
5
0.56%
Total households: 897

Property prices in Kingsgate

Median price: £535,000
Price per sq ft: £370
Sales (last 12 months): 37
Typical range (middle 50%): £360K – £710K

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £535,000 (about £370 per square foot) in Kingsgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kingsgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£650,000£375
Terraced3£395,000£325
Semi-Detached4£345,000£377
Flats7£333,000£340

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kingsgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingsgate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£484,000£195,000£430,000£317,000
2017£520,000£302,500£295,000£276,475
2018£550,000£217,500£362,500£325,000
2019£572,000£737,000£307,250£257,500
2020£575,000£600,000£517,500£326,250
2021£682,500£365,000£425,000£340,500
2022£620,000£390,000£617,000£500,000
2023£535,000£413,500£617,000£450,000
2024£767,500£372,500£434,000£375,000
2025£645,000£391,250£365,000£380,000
2026£682,500£330,000£337,500£650,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingsgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingsgate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£335£250£283£225
2017£310£278£340£316
2018£324£315£273£230
2019£315£407£307£286
2020£360£484£812£274
2021£374£393£382£342
2022£422£412£451£375
2023£410£442£382£422
2024£363£387£336£465
2025£391£392£389£298
2026£374£336£241£325
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingsgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kingsgate in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Thanet district.

Band A£1,661
Band B£1,937
Band C£2,214
Band D£2,491
Band E£3,044
Band F£3,598
Band G£4,152
Band H£4,982

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Kingsgate ward.

Local councillors

Alan Munns

Kingsgate - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Kingsgate

Is Kingsgate safe?

Kingsgate records about 33 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 Kingsgate?

The median sale price in Kingsgate is £535,000 (about £370 per square foot) based on 37 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Kingsgate?

Kingsgate scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Kingsgate sits around rank 23,556 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 Kingsgate?

The average household income in Kingsgate is around £53,827 per year, and 1% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Kingsgate?

Kingsgate is represented by 1 elected councillor: Alan Munns (Independent).