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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

CT139HB

Delf Street

CT130BD

Woodnesborough Road

CT130BY

Dover Road

CT130NP

Foxborough Close

CT139HS

School Road

CT139DT

Strand Street

CT139FN

Athelstan Close

CT130PT

Coombe Lane

CT139QG

Bridge Close

CT139DX

Strand Street

CT130BZ

Stone Cross Lees

CT130RD

New Romney Place

CT139PL

Waldershare Avenue

CT130NQ

The Street

CT139JS

St Georges Lees

CT130AZ

Woodnesborough Road

CT130EN

Chalk Pit Lane

CT139FY

Stour Court

CT139HF

Loop Court Mews

CT130EW

Summerfield

CT139HE

Loop Street

CT130AU

Laburnum Avenue

CT130NW

Church Street

CT139DH

Gardeners Quay

CT139NX

Sandown Road

CT139ET

Whitefriars

CT139HQ

The Butts

CT130BG

St Barts Road

CT139EW

Knightrider Street

CT139NL

Ramsgate Road

CT130BS

Dover Road

CT139RU

Sandwich

CT130AY

Laburnum Avenue

CT130GN

Berton Close

CT130DF

St Bart's Road

CT139NY

Sandown Road

CT139NT

Sandown Road

CT139DQ

Love Lane

CT130FL

Norman Close

CT139BY

King Street

CT130AJ

Poulders Gardens

CT139LF

St Georges Road

CT139AH

Whitefriars

CT139EZ

Guildcount Lane

CT130RA

Fordwich Place

CT130LY

Claremont Terrace

CT139DW

Guildcount Lane

CT130AL

Burch Avenue

CT130BP

St Bart's Road

CT130NX

Foxborough Hill

CT130PS

Drainless Road

CT133AZ

King Street

CT130BQ

St Barts Road

CT130AB

Woodnesborough Road

CT130DG

Dover Road

CT130DB

Dover Road

CT130RF

Sarre Place

CT139FJ

Wharf Road

CT139JE

Richborough Road

CT139BL

King Street

CT139PF

Tollgate Cottages

CT139NW

Richborough Road

CT130AX

Burch Avenue

CT130NE

Melville Lea

CT139PE

Guilford Road

CT130QL

Playing Fields

CT139HR

Cottage Row

CT130NZ

Foxborough Hill

CT139AS

Whitefriars Meadow

CT139AP

Cattle Market

CT139HY

The Butts

CT139LG

St Georges Road

CT130DE

Johns Green

CT130FD

Hammill Road

CT139BP

Watts Yard

CT130PN

Coombe Lane

CT32BY

Each End

CT130ND

The Street

CT130FW

Townmill Road

CT139JF

Wantsume Lees

CT130QN

Brightlingsea Road

CT130DD

Dover Road

CT130NU

Foxborough Hill

CT139BZ

Delf Street

CT139BW

St Peters Street

CT130BN

Dover Road

CT130PD

Beacon Lane

CT130FH

Clay Court

CT139PA

Sandown Road

CT139BB

New Street

CT139PS

Princes Drive

Data Sources

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