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Sandgate & West Folkestone

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About

Sandgate & West Folkestone is a coastal ward in the Folkestone and Hythe district of Kent. The area includes the historic village of Sandgate, known for its seafront promenade and small independent shops. West Folkestone features a mix of residential streets and green spaces, with the Leas Cliff Hall and Lower Leas Coastal Park as notable landmarks. The ward has strong transport links, including the Folkestone West railway station.

The area combines urban and coastal elements, with a focus on community and leisure. Sandgate Beach attracts visitors, while local schools and amenities serve residents. The ward has a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern developments. The nearby A20 provides road access to Folkestone town centre and the M20 motorway.

Area overview

On average Sandgate & West Folkestone has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Sandgate & West Folkestone is £47,916 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).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 £323,500 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
Detached20£796,250
Flats25£280,000
Semi-Detached24£336,000
Terraced23£300,000

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

CT203UF

Owen Road

CT202JH

Radnor Cliff Crescent

CT203AQ

Castle Road

CT203TZ

Blunden Drive

CT501AF

Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate

CT203ZD

Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate

CT203AJ

Granville Road East

CT203DA

Sandgate Esplanade

CT203ZF

Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate

CT203BB

Sandgate High Street

CT203ZJ

Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate

CT203HF

Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate

CT203RG

Romney Avenue

CT501AH

Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate

CT203BY

Sandgate High Street

CT203NF

Chalcroft Road

CT203QH

Hythe Close

CT203QL

Coolinge Lane

CT203RD

Coolinge Lane

CT203RL

Ferne Way

CT203SE

Sandgate High Street

CT202JW

Radnor Cliff

CT203BD

Castle Road

CT203DQ

West Lawn Gardens

CT203DR

Sunnyside Road

CT203QG

Sandwich Close

CT203SP

Ross Way

CT203UL

Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.