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About

Newington is a residential ward situated in the town of Ramsgate, within the Thanet district. The area is primarily composed of housing estates built from the mid-20th century onwards, offering a mix of property types. Local shopping needs are served by several parades along Newington Road and surrounding streets. The ward contains community facilities including a library and recreational green spaces for local use.

The area is defined by its practical, suburban character. A notable local landmark is the large, circular water tower, a prominent feature on the skyline. Transport links are straightforward, with regular bus services connecting residents to Ramsgate town centre and the seafront. The ward functions as a quiet, established neighbourhood for those living and working in the wider Thanet area.

Area overview

On average Newington has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 132 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 39.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newington is £41,421 per year. The median sale price in Newington is £230,000 (around £240 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £177,500 and £265,000. There are 3 schools in Newington: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Newington is home to around 5,705 people, with a population density of about 4,309.9 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
132
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
39.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newington Population
5,705
Population density
4,309.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
82.21(+159%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.2(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.97(+101%)
Other theft
10.52(+88%)
Drugs
6.49(+135%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,124
89.82%
Other White
202
3.54%
Other
58
1.02%
Other Asian
48
0.84%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
40
0.7%
Total population: 5,705

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,244
29.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
703
16.44%
Level 3 (A level)
700
16.37%
Level 4 qualifications or above
675
15.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
613
14.34%
Total 16+ residents: 4,275

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
484
22.05%
Owns outright
444
20.23%
Social rents from council
430
19.59%
Other social rented
411
18.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
353
16.08%
Total households: 2,195

Property prices in Newington

Median price: £230,000
Price per sq ft: £240
Sales (last 12 months): 45
Typical range (middle 50%): £178K – £265K

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £240 per square foot) in Newington area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £337,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£300,000£284
Semi-Detached24£246,750£266
Terraced12£205,000£231
Flats8£132,750£185

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£265,000£118,000£164,500£167,750
2017£220,000£125,000£202,500£179,998
2018£270,000£120,000£220,000£185,000
2019£259,000£96,750£209,500£175,000
2020£375,000£154,750£220,000£187,500
2021£280,000£135,000£243,000£223,500
2022£240,000£152,000£281,250£260,000
2023£390,000£107,804£260,000£250,000
2024£405,000£100,000£275,000£220,000
2025£455,000£131,500£260,000£222,500
2026£300,000£141,250£248,500£213,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216£209£171£170
2017£239£202£203£191
2018£253£182£223£202
2019£243£172£218£185
2020£262£212£232£201
2021£291£210£268£231
2022£257£222£278£268
2023£394£198£281£238
2024£331£232£300£244
2025£349£198£263£255
2026£284£180£278£238
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Newington 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 Newington ward.

Local councillors

Pat Moore

Newington - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Rick Everitt

Newington - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Newington

Is Newington safe?

Newington records about 132 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Newington?

The median sale price in Newington is £230,000 (about £240 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Newington?

Newington has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Newington?

Newington scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Newington sits around rank 1,809 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 Newington?

The average household income in Newington is around £41,421 per year, and 39% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Newington?

Newington is represented by 2 elected councillors: Pat Moore (Labour Party) and Rick Everitt (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Newington

CT110QX

Newington Road

CT126FR

Newington

CT126EG

Marden Avenue

CT126LS

Riversdale Road

CT126JX

Weyburn Drive

CT110RE

Clifton Road

CT126NA

Stirling Way

CT126LX

Brandon Road

CT126HD

Bush Avenue

CT110QZ

St Lawrence Industrial Estate

CT126AZ

Observatory Way

CT126UA

Newington

CT126UN

Newington

CT126NY

Chichester Road

CT126PQ

Conyngham Close

CT126HA

Bursill Crescent

CT126LY

Melbourne Avenue

CT126PD

Lancaster Close

CT126EX

Newington Road

CT126NP

Hobart Road

CT126UB

Spitfire Road

CT110RA

Manston Road

CT126PJ

Stirling Way

CT126NT

Newington

CT126EH

Fairlight Avenue

CT126EN

Newington Road

CT126ES

Beaufort Avenue

CT126NE

Stirling Way

CT126HJ

Old Timber Yard Industrial Estate

CT126JJ

Rossland Road

CT125ER

Haine Road

CT126EE

Newington Road

CT126HF

Kimberley Road

CT126JS

Melbourne Avenue

CT126ND

Stirling Way

CT126FT

Manston Drive

CT126AY

Meridian Close

CT126FE

St Johns Avenue

CT126WD

Newington

CT126NN

Rockstone Way

CT126PA

Surrey Close

CT110QT

Newington Road

CT126PU

Newington Road

CT126QZ

Hurricane Road

CT126LW

Melbourne Avenue

CT126JU

Calverden Road

CT126HQ

Kimberley Road

CT126HS

Manston Road

CT125HG

Wilton Road

CT126JZ

Lagos Avenue

CT126JW

Wentworth Drive

CT126NW

Hobart Road

CT126NJ

Rockstone Way

CT110QH

High Street

CT126JQ

Keith Avenue

CT126HU

Manston Road

CT126PL

Melbourne Avenue

CT126JR

Ringold Avenue

CT125HD

Wilton Road

CT126NL

Bengal Road

CT126NR

Brisbane Drive

CT126PF

Bedford Square

CT126HR

Manston Road

CT126EZ

Bursill Crescent

CT126PW

Windmill Walk

CT126PE

Kingston Close

CT126GS

Gloster Drive

CT126NX

Chichester Road

CT126PG

Norfolk Square

CT126NS

Brecon Square

CT126ET

The Retreat

CT126NH

Dunedin Road

CT126HE

St Johns Avenue

CT126FF

Princess Margaret Avenue

CT126EJ

Newington Road

CT126LQ

Princess Margaret Avenue

CT126FB

King Charles Avenue

CT126EU

Wimborne Place

CT126HX

Princess Margaret Avenue

CT126JF

Auckland Avenue

CT126LR

Riversdale Road

CT126EQ

Newington Road

CT126GR

Newington

CT126HZ

Auckland Avenue

CT126PY

Newington Road

CT125HE

Wilton Road

CT126FJ

Brisbane Close

CT126GU

Wallis Street

CT126PH

Stirling Way

CT126HT

Newington

CT126ER

Beaufort Avenue

CT126FD

Manston Road

CT126JB

St Johns Avenue

CT126EF

Telham Avenue

CT126LT

Riversdale Road

CT126HB

Bush Avenue

CT126FG

Melbourne Avenue

CT110RJ

Manston Road

CT126HG

Colombo Square

CT126JY

Weyburn Drive