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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

CT215PQ

Millbrook

CT214AB

Brockhill Road

CT214BB

Dark Lane

CT215EU

Hillcrest Road

CT215QN

Seabrook Road

CT188BN

Main Road

CT188BQ

North Downs East

CT188BW

Beachborough

CT188DG

Loughborough Lane

CT215HX

Tanners Hill Gardens

CT215XR

Cliff Close

CT188DA

Teddars Leas Road

CT188NR

Badgers Bridge

CT215PH

Station Road

CT214BS

Bartholomew Close

CT215BA

Upper Malthouse Hill

CT215TT

Ians Walk

CT214PZ

Rectory Lane

CT215QE

Seabrook Road

CT215TR

Bridle Way

CT215UT

Blackhouse Hill

CT188AE

Teddars Leas

CT188AY

School Lane

CT188BB

Peene Cottages

CT188BY

Westfield Lane

CT215DU

North Road

CT215FG

Cannongate Road

CT215GS

Mill Road

CT215NZ

Twiss Road

CT215PS

Cannongate Avenue

CT215XL

Cliff Road

CT188BT

Westfield Lane

CT214PY

Victoria Place

CT214SF

Spanton Crescent

CT214SG

Britten Close

CT215HQ

Seaton Avenue

CT215PJ

Cannongate Road

CT188BD

Newington Road

CT188BP

North Downs East

CT188DB

Canterbury Road

CT214BH

Harpswood Lane

CT214DF

London Road

CT215SA

Horn Street

CT215UQ

Tanners Hill

CT215XQ

Cliff Road

CT214EN

Bluehouse Lane

CT215TD

Naildown Road

CT214HN

Ashford Road

CT214HP

Honeywood Cottages

CT215LX

Seabrook Road

CT215RQ

Seabrook Road

CT188AP

Ashford Road

CT188AR

The Orchids

CT188LA

North Downs West

CT214AE

Brockhill Road

CT215LP

Mill Road

CT215TN

Seadown Close

CT188DE

Canterbury Road

CT188DQ

Farthing Common

CT215EJ

Hillside Street

CT215EX

Hillcrest Road

CT215NU

Twiss Avenue

CT214JL

Ashford Road

CT215BT

Bartholomew Street

CT188AF

Teddars Leas

CT215RF

Victoria Grove

CT188BU

Tolsford Close

CT214AR

Tanners Close

CT214EL

Merlin Court Cottages

CT214QE

New Road

CT214QH

Freshfield Lane

CT215HD

Castle Avenue

Data Sources

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