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Sandgate & West Folkestone

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About

Sandgate & West Folkestone is a coastal ward stretching from the edge of Folkestone town centre westwards along the shoreline. The area encompasses the historic village of Sandgate, known for its seafront promenade and linear high street running parallel to the coast. Inland, the terrain rises sharply onto the Folkestone Downs, with residential streets offering panoramic views over the English Channel. The ward includes the West Cliff area and the lower slopes of the hills, creating a distinct topography.

The shingle beach and concrete sea defences are a dominant feature, with the Royal Military Canal terminating near Sandgate Castle. This 16th-century artillery fort, built by Henry VIII, sits directly on the beach. The area is largely residential, with a mix of architectural styles from Georgian and Victorian to modern infill. Local life centres on Sandgate’s independent shops and eateries, while the Leas Cliff Hall, a prominent entertainment venue, is perched on the cliffs above.

Area overview

On average Sandgate & West Folkestone has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sandgate & West Folkestone is £62,268 per year. There are 2 schools in Sandgate & West Folkestone: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sandgate & West Folkestone is home to around 6,062 people, with a population density of about 2,383.3 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sandgate & West Folkestone Population
6,062
Population density
2,383.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.5(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.69(+18%)
Other theft
7.09(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.76(+5%)
Vehicle crime
4.62(+22%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,917
81.14%
Other Asian
525
8.66%
Other White
257
4.24%
Other
65
1.07%
White and Asian (mixed)
55
0.91%
Total population: 6,060

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,751
33.93%
Level 3 (A level)
826
16%
No qualifications
753
14.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
683
13.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
520
10.08%
Total 16+ residents: 5,161

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,085
41.89%
Owns with a mortgage
704
27.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
498
19.23%
Other social rented
160
6.18%
Social rents from council
73
2.82%
Total households: 2,590

Property prices in Sandgate & West Folkestone

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £322,000 in Sandgate & West Folkestone area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,500 up to £2,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sandgate & West Folkestone 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 Sandgate & West Folkestone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£767,000
Flats22£273,500
Semi-Detached25£322,000
Terraced24£302,500

10 years median price trend in Sandgate & West Folkestone

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sandgate & West Folkestone.

All postcodes in Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT203ZB

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT501AF

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT202NR

Baldric Road

CT203BS

Valley Road

CT203DU

Castle Bay

CT203EE

The Crescent

CT203XA

Wind Mews

CT203NU

Enbrook Road

CT203PW

Shorncliffe Road

CT203UA

Blunden Drive

CT203BT

Valley Road

CT203ED

Wilberforce Road

CT203HL

Royal Military Avenue

CT203RB

Coolinge Lane

CT203XJ

Moggridge Close

CT203AA

Vicarage Road

CT203AX

Sandgate Hill

CT203FD

Westbourne Court

CT203NT

St Pauls Way

CT202JG

Radnor Cliff Crescent

CT203AE

The Riviera

CT203BG

Military Road

CT203EZ

Pond Hill Road

CT203UT

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT203UW

Upper Corniche

CT203BA

Sandgate Hill

CT203DG

Prospect Road

CT203RU

Gough Road

CT203WT

Sapper Row

CT202LE

Pelham Gardens

CT202NT

Bathurst Road

CT203RN

Enbrook Valley

CT203ZN

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT202NY

Hardwick Road

CT203AS

Undercliff Cottages

CT203NA

Enbrook Valley

CT203QU

Coolinge Lane

CT202JF

Sandgate Hill

CT203AL

Granville Parade

CT203BZ

Sandgate High Street

CT203FE

Eversley Park

CT203RA

Coolinge Lane

CT203BW

Chichester Road

CT203HH

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT203NN

Southernwood Rise

CT203NP

Enbrook Road

CT203ZG

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT203NX

St Pauls Way

CT203RR

Sandgate High Street

CT203AN

Parade Road

CT203BJ

Bybrook Way

CT203BQ

Bybrook Field

CT202PJ

Wellfield Road

CT203DH

Brewers Hill

CT203QN

Audley Road

CT203UE

Ledwidge Road

CT203ZE

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT203BF

Seascape

CT203BL

Enbrook Road

CT203DB

Hillside

CT203UJ

Ross Way

CT203DY

Wellington Terrace

CT203HX

Rose Cottages

CT203SS

Loxford Lodge

CT203XH

Cavell Place

CT501AL

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT203TH

Meadowbrook Court

CT501AN

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT202LG

Dixwell Road

CT202NL

Bathurst Road

CT203AP

Sandgate High Street

CT203QQ

Walmer Way

CT203AH

Sandgate High Street

CT203DW

Wellington Place

CT203DX

The Esplanade

CT203QJ

Romney Avenue

CT203TD

Helena Corniche

CT215TP

Lower Corniche

CT501ZY

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT203XF

Lofthouse Drive

CT202JL

Radnor Cliff

CT203PR

Shorncliffe Road

CT203RE

Coolinge Lane

CT203UG

Roseberg Place

CT202NW

Welson Road

CT203DP

The Esplanade

CT203QT

Coolinge Lane

CT203QY

Sandgate Mews

CT501AP

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT202JQ

Radnor Cliff Crescent

CT203BE

Gough Road

CT203DE

Encombe

CT203QX

Romney Avenue

CT203ST

Old School Mews

CT202LY

Pelham Gardens

CT203PY

Fremantle Road

CT203TJ

Spencer Court

CT203NY

Meadowbrook

CT202NP

Welson Road

CT202NU

Bodenham Road

Data Sources

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