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About

Sandwich ward encompasses the historic core of the town, centred on its medieval street plan. The area is defined by a network of narrow lanes and timber-framed buildings, with the River Stour and its quays forming a key boundary. This is a residential and commercial hub containing the Guildhall and several churches. The ward includes the former hospital site and extends to the Sandwich Bay Nature Reserve, incorporating areas of marshland.

A notable feature is the preserved 13th-century barbican gatehouse, one of the last of its kind in England, standing at the town's original entrance. The area's geography is largely flat, shaped by the river and old defensive walls. Land use is mixed, with housing, small businesses, and significant green spaces including the Sandwich Bay golf links. The ward's perimeter follows clear physical boundaries like waterways and roads.

Area overview

On average Sandwich has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sandwich is £54,547 per year. There are 6 schools in Sandwich: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Sandwich is home to around 6,091 people, with a population density of about 201.1 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sandwich Population
6,091
Population density
201.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.7(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.1(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.39(+15%)
Shoplifting
5.91(-26%)
Other theft
5.91(+5%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,653
92.79%
Other White
171
2.81%
Other Asian
31
0.51%
Irish
29
0.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
29
0.48%
Total population: 6,092

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,783
33.86%
No qualifications
906
17.2%
Level 3 (A level)
849
16.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
744
14.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
547
10.39%
Total 16+ residents: 5,266

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,332
47.17%
Owns with a mortgage
687
24.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
390
13.81%
Social rents from council
263
9.31%
Other social rented
64
2.27%
Total households: 2,824

Property prices in Sandwich

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Sandwich area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,020,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sandwich 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 Sandwich over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£525,000
Flats18£261,500
Semi-Detached31£350,000
Terraced41£305,000

10 years median price trend in Sandwich

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sandwich.

All postcodes in Sandwich

CT139FE

Kitchener Drive

CT139AJ

No Name Street

CT139FX

Tannery Lane

CT130QG

Sandwich

CT139PR

Princes Drive

CT130NN

Church Cottages

CT130LZ

Sandwich Road

CT139BG

Galliard Street

CT139BH

Mill Wall Place

CT130GT

Sandwich

CT139HZ

Ash Road

CT139ST

Willowbank

CT139HP

Strand Street

CT130PA

Beacon Lane

CT139EA

High Street

CT139EU

Strand Street

CT139DA

Market Street

CT139FP

Artillery Way

CT139FR

Spitfire Way

CT130QT

The Old Vicarage

CT130FB

Elmwood Park

CT130PQ

Marshborough Road

CT139JD

Mill Close

CT139LD

St Georges Road

CT139BJ

The Chain

CT31LD

Barnsole Road

CT139NZ

Sandown Lees

CT130AF

Sandwood Road

CT130FT

Smockmill Lane

CT130EH

Hammill Farm Cottages

CT130QD

Foxborough Hill

CT130QR

Fordwich Place

CT139LA

Sandown Road

CT139FD

Kitchener Drive

CT139HT

Britannia Terrace

CT139NJ

King Street

CT139AA

King Street

CT130RB

Hythe Place

CT31LF

Barnsole Road

CT139PJ

North Road

CT130FR

Elizabeth Drive

CT130AE

Woodnesborough Road

CT130AN

Burch Avenue

CT139FF

Kitchener Drive

CT139BS

St Peters Street

CT130AR

Hazelwood Meadow

CT130FX

Blackmill Way

CT139FL

Artillery Way

CT139EQ

High Street

CT139PU

Cambridge Avenue

CT130FF

Kiln Drive

CT139DR

Potter Street

CT139HL

Church Street

CT139HJ

Vicarage Lane

CT139AF

Cattle Market

CT130NF

The Street

CT139EJ

Fisher Street

CT130AQ

Sandwood Road

CT139EB

High Street

CT130AS

St Barts Road

CT139RL

Delfside

CT130QP

Jubilee Road

CT130PB

Beacon Lane

CT130AP

Hazelwood Meadow

CT139HX

Strand Street

CT130AW

St Barts Road

CT130BU

Deal Road

CT139AB

New Street

CT130PL

Marshborough Road

CT139JR

St Georges Road

CT130PE

Marshborough Road

CT130AA

Woodnesborough Road

CT139HN

Strand Street

CT139RH

Rope Walk Mews

CT130NR

Foxborough Close

CT139JT

St Georges Road

CT139AD

Whitefriars Way

CT139LE

St Georges Road

CT130BB

Poulders Road

CT139PB

Guilford Road

CT130FU

Postmill Road

CT139DZ

Strand Street

CT139DS

Strand Street

CT139LJ

Stonar Gardens

CT130EG

Denne Court Cottages

CT139PZ

Princes Drive

CT139PN

Waldershare Avenue

CT139JB

Ash Road

CT139HU

Paradise Row

CT130FA

Coventon Lane

CT130NY

Foxborough Hill

CT139AN

Delf Street

CT139ES

Harnet Street

CT139RA

St Andrews Lees

CT139AL

Moat Sole

CT139EE

Upper Strand Street

CT130FN

Selson Lane

CT130NA

The Street

CT139JA

Ash Road

CT139EF

Upper Strand Street

Data Sources

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