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Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill

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About

Saltwood is a village with a historic castle linked to the assassination of Thomas Becket. The area includes woodland and open countryside, with residential properties set along winding lanes. The nearby Seabrook is a coastal settlement with a shingle beach and a sea wall promenade.

Inland, Etchinghill sits on higher ground near the North Downs, offering views over the Romney Marsh. The area is known for its network of public footpaths and the distinctive sight of hang gliders launching from the escarpment on windy days.

Area overview

On average Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill is £62,088 per year. There are 3 schools in Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill is home to around 6,692 people, with a population density of about 200.9 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill Population
6,692
Population density
200.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.13(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.37(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.68(-12%)
Other theft
4.33(-22%)
Other crime
3.29(+74%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,166
92.13%
Other White
217
3.24%
Irish
96
1.43%
White and Asian (mixed)
42
0.63%
Indian
29
0.43%
Total population: 6,693

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,249
38.33%
Level 3 (A level)
949
16.18%
No qualifications
834
14.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
785
13.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
570
9.72%
Total 16+ residents: 5,867

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,740
58.47%
Owns with a mortgage
835
28.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
261
8.77%
Other forms of private rent
58
1.95%
Social rents from council
43
1.44%
Total households: 2,976

Property prices in Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £477,500 in Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,500 up to £1,185,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill 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 Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached57£650,000
Flats15£200,000
Semi-Detached28£422,500
Terraced15£332,000

10 years median price trend in Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill.

All postcodes in Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill

CT188FS

North Downs West

CT188FD

Marchant Mews

CT188AT

Ashford Road

CT214PL

The Sandlings

CT215LU

Albion Place

CT215XF

Farmer Close

CT188BE

Underhill Cottages

CT188FQ

North Downs West

CT215BF

Church Rise

CT215WD

Whitenbrook Dell

CT214AF

Brockhill Road

CT214AG

Brockhill Road

CT214BY

Barrack Hill

CT214EH

Castle Road

CT215AR

Seabrook Mount

CT215LY

Elm Gardens

CT215NX

William Pitt Close

CT214AT

North Road

CT188AZ

Newington Road

CT188BA

Newington Road

CT214EU

The Street

CT215XW

Cliff Road

CT214AU

North Road

CT214RA

The Close

CT215LT

Mill Road

CT215TY

Valley Walk

CT215XD

Cliff Road

CT188NH

Ivy Close

CT214HD

Sandling Road

CT215HA

Quarry Road

CT215PD

Setterfield House

CT215QP

Seabrook Road

CT214AL

Old Saltwood Lane

CT214BE

St Johns Road

CT214BT

Bartholomew Lane

CT215HJ

School Road

CT215PW

Station Road

CT215UJ

Station Road

CT214BG

Bartholomew Lane

CT214QQ

Freshfield Lane

CT215UR

Blackhouse Hill

CT188BL

Blackhouse Hill

CT215TA

Naildown Close

CT215SY

Naildown Road

CT215TX

Owens Close

CT188NX

St Marys Close

CT215PY

Elm Gardens

CT215FL

Hythe

CT215HN

Castle Road

CT215HU

Tanners Hill Gardens

CT215TE

High Ridge

CT214EJ

Ashford Road

CT215PX

Cannongate Road

CT215UY

Bassett Gardens

CT188BJ

Dibgate Cottages

CT188BZ

Westfield Lane

CT215RB

Seabrook Road

CT215UG

Tanners Hill

CT216AE

Princes Parade

CT214EY

Church Villas

CT214QU

Becketts Terrace

CT215EZ

Castle Road

CT215LN

Station Road

CT215QB

Seabrook Road

CT215WA

Holly Close

CT215XN

Cliff Road

CT214HA

Sandling Road

CT188BG

Danton Lane

CT214BL

Ashford Road

CT215TU

Colins Way

CT188NY

Meriden Walk

CT188XX

Uk Terminal

CT214EE

Orchard Field

CT214ET

Cuckoo Lane

CT215QD

Seabrook Road

CT215XJ

Cliff Road

CT214AS

North Road

CT215PF

Earlsfield Road

CT215UU

Blackhouse Hill

CT215XB

Sene Park

CT214BU

Lea Close

CT215LR

Mill Lane

CT215PT

Cannongate Road

CT215SX

Whitenbrook

CT216FJ

Moncrieff Gardens

CT215HG

Seaton Avenue

CT215QH

Seabrook Road

CT215XP

Cliff Road

CT215UE

Tanners Hill

CT215UH

North Road

CT215UZ

Bassett Close

CT215XE

Cliff Road

CT188FA

Canterbury Road

CT188FP

North Downs West

CT188FR

North Downs West

CT214BZ

Barrack Hill

CT215DX

North Road

CT215HY

Tanners Hill Gardens

CT215RT

Seabrook Road

CT215UX

Blackhouse Rise

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.