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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

CT130QW

Honfleur Road

CT139PW

Waldershare Avenue

CT130PG

Sandwich

CT139DL

The Butchery

CT130NH

The Street

CT139QL

Ramsgate Road

CT139FH

Hugin Lane

CT139ND

Ramsgate Road

CT139QB

Athelstan Close

CT130NG

Woodland Way

CT139LU

Willowbank

CT130DA

Dover Road

CT139QE

Haven Bank

CT139JU

Manwood Road

CT139QD

Cambridge Avenue

CT139QX

Crystal Business Centre

CT139NU

Sandown Road

CT130QU

Foster Court

CT139AE

Delf Street

CT139BT

King Street

CT139PQ

Willowbank

CT130LU

Poulders Road

CT130BX

Dover Road

CT130NB

The Street

CT139PG

Kings Avenue

CT139EN

The Quay

CT130BA

Woodnesborough Road

CT139BA

Woodnesborough Road

CT139EY

Bowling Street

CT139BQ

Millwall Place

CT130EQ

Sandwich Road

CT130NJ

Oak Hill

CT130EP

Hammil Road

CT139EG

High Street

CT130AD

Woodnesborough Road

CT139DE

Willowbank

CT139ER

Knightrider Street

CT130AT

Burch Avenue

CT139EL

Upper Strand Street

CT139FZ

Wantsum Mews

CT139DJ

Mulberry Field

CT139LW

St Georges Place

CT139EH

Church Street St Clements

CT130PH

Farm Lane

CT130NT

St Mary's Close

CT130BT

Dover Road

CT139PD

Guilford Road

CT130PU

Fleming Road

CT139BU

New Street

CT130FG

Paddock Court

CT139HH

Church Street

CT130PW

Coombe Lane

CT139FG

Hugin Lane

CT130RE

Hastings Place

CT130GQ

Alliss Gardens

CT139AZ

Moat Sole

CT139HD

Delf Street

CT139JP

Wellesley Terrace

CT130BE

Poulders Gardens

CT130PJ

Farm Lane

CT130BW

Laburnum Avenue

CT139QA

Willowbank

CT139ED

Seven Post Alley

CT139LY

Sandwich Industrial Estate

CT139PX

Princes Drive

CT139HA

Bowling Street

CT139BD

New Street

CT130FQ

Woodnesborough Road

CT130BJ

Church Farm Way

CT139LH

Stonar Close

CT139DN

Strand Street

CT32BZ

Each End

CT130PP

Drainless Road

CT139EX

Strand Street

CT130PR

Hammill Road

CT32HW

Poulton Lane

CT139AU

Moat Sole

CT139PH

Kings Avenue

CT130EY

Alexander Close

CT130PF

Marshborough Road

CT130NL

Fir Tree Hill

CT130NS

Foxborough Close

CT139FA

Montagu Road

CT130LX

Poulders Road

CT139LN

Willowbank

CT130QH

Sunnyside Gardens

CT139JY

Manwood Road

CT139JZ

Sandown Road

CT130EL

Chalk Pit Lane

CT139BX

Austins Lane

CT139EP

Knightrider Street

CT130BH

Dover Road

CT130PX

Fleming Road

CT130FS

Colliery Lane

CT139HG

The Butts

CT130PZ

Ringlemere Lane

CT139BN

Short Street

CT139DY

Three Kings Yard

CT139DU

Strand Street

CT139JX

Manwood Road

Data Sources

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