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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. There are 3 schools in Newington: 3 primary (0 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£243,000
Price per sq ft£257
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £270K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £243,000 (about £257 per square foot) in Newington area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £490,000.

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
Detached2£395,000£330
Semi-Detached32£265,000£268
Terraced18£218,750£247
Flats7£128,000£196

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£165,000£166,500
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£470,000£135,000£260,000£220,000
2026£300,000£275,000£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£172£165
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£345£200£261£255
2026£284£278£247
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.

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.