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About

Salmestone ward is situated on the northeastern edge of Margate, primarily consisting of residential neighbourhoods. The area includes the suburb of Westbrook and stretches inland past the Canterbury Road. Housing here is a mix of Victorian terraces, post-war estates, and some modern developments, providing a range of accommodation. The ward's boundaries are largely defined by major roads and railway lines, creating a distinct urban segment within the larger town.

The ward's coastline features the expansive Westbrook Bay, a broad sandy beach that is generally less crowded than Margate's main sands. Inland, the Westbrook Stream flows through the area, eventually meeting the sea. A notable local landmark is the Salmestone Grange, a medieval monastic barn that stands as one of the oldest surviving structures in Thanet, surrounded by modern housing.

Area overview

On average Salmestone has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Salmestone is £45,752 per year. There are 3 schools in Salmestone: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Salmestone is home to around 5,718 people, with a population density of about 2,011.3 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
13.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Salmestone Population
5,718
Population density
2,011.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71(+124%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.48(+99%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.44(+46%)
Other theft
9.27(+65%)
Shoplifting
7.17(-10%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,851
84.85%
Other White
207
3.62%
Indian
141
2.47%
African
88
1.54%
Other Asian
73
1.28%
Total population: 5,717

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,156
25.42%
No qualifications
990
21.77%
Level 3 (A level)
786
17.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
675
14.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
553
12.16%
Total 16+ residents: 4,548

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
703
30.77%
Owns outright
620
27.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
503
22.01%
Other social rented
272
11.9%
Social rents from council
95
4.16%
Total households: 2,285

Property prices in Salmestone

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Salmestone area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £487,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Salmestone 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 Salmestone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats6£137,500
Detached7£310,000
Semi-Detached23£300,000
Terraced24£240,000

10 years median price trend in Salmestone

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Salmestone.

All postcodes in Salmestone

CT95SE

Tivoli Road

CT94DU

Ramsgate Road

CT94NJ

Firbank Gardens

CT94PA

Seacole Way

CT94NN

Nash Road

CT94BT

Nash Road

CT95TP

College Road

CT94BZ

Salmestone Rise

CT94EP

Farley Road

CT94EX

Nash Lane

CT94NL

Sycamore Close

CT94EE

Star Lane

CT94EL

Ramsgate Road

CT94JP

Ramsgate Road

CT95SA

Ramsgate Road

CT94EN

Ramsgate Road

CT94DX

Sloe Lane

CT94DG

Nash Court Gardens

CT94DW

Tivoli Park Gardens

CT95SU

Marlborough Road

CT94AN

St Peters Road

CT94QE

Salmestone

CT95TB

Tivoli Brooks

CT95FG

Tivoli Brooks

CT94JG

Continental Approach

CT95TT

Sanger Close

CT95TJ

All Saints Industrial Estate

CT94DH

Nash Court Road

CT94NA

Shottendane Road

CT94LA

Nash Road

CT94BL

Ramsgate Road

CT95ST

Gladstone Road

CT94FL

Holly Close

CT94QB

Salmestone

CT95SF

Tivoli Road

CT94QD

Salmestone

CT94DJ

Nash Court Road

CT94DL

St Annes Gardens

CT94LY

Manston Road

CT94BB

Yoakley Square

CT94BX

Nash Road

CT94BW

The Nightingales

CT94JJ

Strasbourg Street

CT95RU

Ramsgate Road

CT94BD

Giles Gardens

Data Sources

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