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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 average crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 13.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Salmestone is £45,766 per year. The median sale price in Salmestone is £266,500 (around £288 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £225,000 and £312,625. There are 2 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
13.8%
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

Median price: £266,500
Price per sq ft: £288
Sales (last 12 months): 66
Typical range (middle 50%): £225K – £313K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £266,500 (about £288 per square foot) in Salmestone area, with individual transactions ranging from £133,000 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Salmestone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached25£275,000£323
Terraced31£265,000£262
Detached6£235,000£395
Flats4£150,000£292

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Salmestone

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Salmestone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225,000£140,000£205,000£171,000
2017£315,000£148,000£230,000£174,250
2018£450,000£152,750£235,000£200,000
2019£290,000£132,000£238,000£190,000
2020£425,000£129,500£235,000£199,500
2021£416,000£146,500£280,000£240,000
2022£380,000£172,500£332,500£285,000
2023£510,000£133,000£310,000£250,000
2024£355,000£107,500£275,000£252,500
2025£315,000£137,500£275,000£240,000
2026£240,000£146,500£265,000£272,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Salmestone.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Salmestone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£337£234£247£181
2017£246£241£242£191
2018£253£240£245£215
2019£253£247£255£218
2020£275£223£260£207
2021£350£251£298£263
2022£372£289£333£298
2023£382£300£306£289
2024£366£272£312£271
2025£357£310£323£242
2026£443£263£299£266
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Salmestone.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Salmestone 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 Salmestone ward.

Local councillors

Katie Elizabeth Pope

Salmestone - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Leo David Britcher

Salmestone - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party