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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

CT203AW

Sea Walk

CT203HA

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT203AY

Wellington Place

CT203BH

Military Road

CT203BX

Sandgate High Street

CT203EA

The Esplanade

CT203AZ

Vicarage Road

CT203DS

The Esplanade

CT203HT

Queens Mews

CT203ND

Fremantle Road

CT203SA

Highland Close

CT203SU

The Riviera

CT202PA

Turketel Road

CT203HN

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT202TY

Radnor Cliff

CT203PX

Collingwood Rise

CT215RW

Alexandra Corniche

CT203DN

Wellington Place

CT203TB

Upper Corniche

CT203TU

Encombe

CT203XD

Ellis Grove

CT203AU

Sandgate Hill

CT203AT

Undercliff

CT203BN

Chichester Road

CT203EB

The Esplanade

CT203QA

Audley Road

CT203TW

Encombe

CT203PS

Enbrook Valley

CT203RJ

Blenheim Place

CT203XE

Ellis Grove

CT203HU

Garden Cottages

CT203TA

The Corniche

CT203XB

Nearne Way

CT203BU

Mainsail Mews

CT215RN

Alexandra Corniche

CT202JN

Radnor Cliff

CT202NX

Hardwick Road

CT203AB

The Riviera

CT203AR

Sandgate High Street

CT203FU

Gurkha Way

CT203RP

Sandgate High Street

CT203YY

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT202HN

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT202PL

Shorncliffe Road

CT203DD

Wilberforce Road

CT203NH

Fenner Close

CT203UH

Shorncliffe Industrial Estate

CT202JB

Dixwell Road

CT202LD

Bouverie Road West

CT202NZ

Turketel Road

CT203TQ

North Road

CT203TT

Encombe

CT203UD

Binyon Grove

CT203DJ

Birch Villas

CT203NG

Chalcroft Road

CT203PT

Enbrook Valley

CT203QP

Eversley Way

CT202JD

Cliff Road

CT202NJ

Bathurst Road

CT203XG

Appleton Road

CT203DL

Sea View Terrace

CT202NN

Bathurst Road

CT202NS

Bathurst Road

CT203AD

The Riviera

CT203DZ

The Esplanade

CT203HJ

Blunden Drive

CT203UB

Brooke Road

CT203ZP

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT202LP

Dixwell Road

CT203PZ

Brambley Crescent

CT203TX

Ross Way

CT202JJ

Radnor Cliff

CT203NQ

Chalcroft Road

CT203PU

Brambley Crescent

CT203QW

Coolinge Lane

CT203AG

Castle Road

CT203NE

Enbrook Valley

CT203RS

Sandgate High Street

CT203NS

Enbrook Road

CT203TE

Bay View

CT203ZL

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT202JE

The Leas

CT202TX

Radnor Cliff

CT203NR

Darnley Close

CT203RT

Zarena Court

CT203XN

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT203NB

Digby Road

CT203NL

Vincent Close

CT203NW

Southernwood Rise

CT203TL

Temeraire Heights

CT203TY

Binyon Grove

CT203BP

Chichester Road

CT203JQ

The Acers

CT202PB

Herdson Road

CT203HY

Wilberforce Road

CT203NJ

Oxenden Road

CT202LF

Pelham Gardens

CT203DT

Gloster Terrace

CT203UF

Owen Road

CT203AF

Lister Way

Data Sources

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