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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 40 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
40
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
18.38(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.82(-28%)
Other theft
5.23(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.48(-31%)
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 137 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 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
Flats23£205,000
Detached68£640,000
Semi-Detached28£426,250
Terraced18£302,500

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

CT215TE

High Ridge

CT188BS

Canterbury Road

CT188AP

Ashford Road

CT214BS

Bartholomew Close

CT214QJ

Sandling Road

CT188BZ

Westfield Lane

CT188DE

Canterbury Road

CT214RA

The Close

CT215HG

Seaton Avenue

CT215RQ

Seabrook Road

CT188BN

Main Road

CT215PU

Cannongate Gardens

CT214BY

Barrack Hill

CT214HG

Sandling Road

CT214JL

Ashford Road

CT215LN

Station Road

CT215PN

Station Road

CT214AD

Fairlight Road

CT215HB

Castle Road

CT214PZ

Rectory Lane

CT215UE

Tanners Hill

CT188FN

North Downs West

CT214HU

Ashford Road

CT215NA

Seabrook Road

CT188DX

Sandling Road

CT215RG

Seabrook Road

CT188FS

North Downs West

CT215QB

Seabrook Road

CT215LR

Mill Lane

CT214ES

Ashford Road

CT215DU

North Road

CT215NZ

Twiss Road

CT214QU

Becketts Terrace

CT214JJ

Old London Road

CT215RT

Seabrook Road

CT188NB

Chapel Close

CT214EE

Orchard Field

CT215UQ

Tanners Hill

CT215QD

Seabrook Road

CT215LY

Elm Gardens

CT214QX

Castle Road

CT215TB

Naildown Road

CT215HZ

Deedes Close

CT215TT

Ians Walk

CT214PT

The Green

CT215PW

Station Road

CT214AU

North Road

CT215FE

Blackhouse Hill

CT215HX

Tanners Hill Gardens

CT215HJ

School Road

CT215PE

Earlsfield Road

CT215UX

Blackhouse Rise

CT215HQ

Seaton Avenue

CT188DF

Canterbury Road

CT215UT

Blackhouse Hill

CT188NQ

St Marys Drive

CT214HL

Sandling Road

CT188FD

Marchant Mews

CT215TS

Ians Walk

CT215PS

Cannongate Avenue

CT214AF

Brockhill Road

CT215PB

Twiss Road

CT215QE

Seabrook Road

CT214AB

Brockhill Road

CT188BD

Newington Road

CT188BT

Westfield Lane

CT214BJ

Harpswood Lane

CT216FA

Imperial Gardens

CT215NU

Twiss Avenue

CT188NY

Meriden Walk

CT214BP

Leaside Cottages

CT188DB

Canterbury Road

CT215XF

Farmer Close

CT214EP

Ashford Road

CT215EU

Hillcrest Road

CT215TX

Owens Close

CT215XJ

Cliff Road

CT214PU

Rectory Lane

CT215PR

Station Road

CT188BU

Tolsford Close

CT215XQ

Cliff Road

CT188AX

Church Cottages

CT215PD

Setterfield House

CT215XD

Cliff Road

CT214BX

Bartholomew Lane

CT214EU

The Street

CT215SA

Horn Street

CT215WD

Whitenbrook Dell

CT215QR

Seabrook Road

CT214EH

Castle Road

CT214QB

School Road

CT214HJ

Sandling Road

CT214PS

The Green

CT215HW

Lookers Lane

CT188BH

Bargrove Cottages

CT215XP

Cliff Road

CT214HB

Sandling Road

CT215XA

Cliff Road

CT215XN

Cliff Road

CT215UH

North Road

Data Sources

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