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Lydd & Dungeness

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About

The Lydd & Dungeness area in Folkestone and Hythe is a unique coastal landscape. It features a vast shingle beach, one of the largest in Europe, with a mix of wildlife habitats and industrial structures. The area is known for its open, sparse terrain, dotted with old fishing boats and wooden huts. Dungeness is home to a nuclear power station and a historic lighthouse, adding to its distinctive character.

The nearby town of Lydd offers a contrast with its medieval church and small-town atmosphere. The Romney Marsh surrounds the area, providing flat, marshy land that supports rare plants and bird species. The region has a quiet, remote feel, with few settlements and a focus on nature and industry. The Dungeness Railway offers a scenic way to explore the stark beauty of the area.

Area overview

On average Lydd & Dungeness has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Lydd & Dungeness is £35,700 per year. There are 2 schools in Lydd & Dungeness: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lydd & Dungeness Population
6,340
Population density
131.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,090
96.04%
Other White
83
1.31%
Irish
31
0.49%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
28
0.44%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
26
0.41%
Total population: 6,341

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,288
47.04%
Owns with a mortgage
724
26.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
396
14.46%
Social rents from council
186
6.79%
Other social rented
63
2.3%
Total households: 2,738

Property prices in Lydd & Dungeness

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Lydd & Dungeness area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £725,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lydd & Dungeness 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 Lydd & Dungeness over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£327,500
Flats2£130,000
Semi-Detached29£280,000
Terraced22£230,000

10 years median price trend in Lydd & Dungeness

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lydd & Dungeness.

All postcodes in Lydd & Dungeness

TN288RJ

Seaview Road

TN299EN

Lydd & Dungeness

TN299LG

Sycamore Close

TN299LP

Kitewell Lane

TN299PZ

Lydd & Dungeness

Data Sources

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