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About

Seasalter is a coastal ward situated directly on the northern edge of Canterbury district, bordering the Thames Estuary. The area is characterised by a long, exposed shingle beach and a linear settlement pattern following the coast road. Its landscape is largely defined by low-lying marshland and agricultural fields, with a history of oyster fishing that has significantly shaped its identity.

The community is closely connected to the water, with a active sailing club and a popular beachfront pub serving as local hubs. A distinctive network of narrow, raised lanes, known as 'The Street', runs inland through the old marsh, providing access to scattered homes and farms. The area maintains a quiet, residential atmosphere, separate from the busier tourist centres further along the coast.

Area overview

On average Seasalter has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Seasalter is £55,509 per year. There are 1 schools in Seasalter: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Seasalter is home to around 7,813 people, with a population density of about 707.3 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Seasalter Population
7,813
Population density
707.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
45.82(+474%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.42(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.3(-41%)
Vehicle crime
5.63(+52%)
Other theft
5.25(-6%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,312
93.61%
Other White
152
1.95%
Irish
69
0.88%
Indian
34
0.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
34
0.44%
Total population: 7,811

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,970
29.83%
No qualifications
1,275
19.31%
Level 3 (A level)
1,026
15.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
941
14.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
710
10.75%
Total 16+ residents: 6,604

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,864
54.78%
Owns with a mortgage
1,001
29.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
266
7.82%
Social rents from council
148
4.35%
Other forms of private rent
52
1.53%
Total households: 3,403

Property prices in Seasalter

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £379,250 in Seasalter area, with individual transactions ranging from £151,500 up to £1,050,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Seasalter 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 Seasalter over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats22£180,750
Semi-Detached37£350,000
Terraced6£320,500
Detached51£465,000

10 years median price trend in Seasalter

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

All postcodes in Seasalter

CT54DF

Joy Lane

CT54AU

Wauchope Road

CT54NB

Borstal Hill

CT54UJ

Tradewinds

CT54AE

Bowyer Road

CT54AB

St Marys Grove

CT54BF

Corylus Drive

CT54EF

Sunray Avenue

CT54PQ

Sunset Close

CT54SQ

Lucerne Court

CT54BA

Kimberley Grove

CT54PL

The Warren

CT53RE

Major Close

CT54UD

Royal Native Way

CT54AZ

Kimberley Grove

CT54EH

Columbia Avenue

CT54SB

Lucerne Drive

CT54BB

Freemans Close

CT54SS

Chanctonbury Chase

CT53BD

Pean Hill

CT54BQ

Faversham Road

CT54AG

Hodgson Road

CT54BN

Faversham Road

CT53AL

Coombe Walk

CT54SJ

Gateacre Road

CT54ND

Borstal Hill

CT54AL

Faversham Road

CT54BY

Church Lane

CT54SG

Lucerne Drive

CT54PJ

Lambs Walk

CT54EJ

Sunray Avenue

CT54DT

Osprey Close

CT54ET

Admiralty Walk

CT54BP

Faversham Road

CT54AF

St Marys Grove

CT53DB

Seasalter

CT54SP

The Grange

CT54TQ

The Oaze

CT54TS

Anthony Crescent

CT54AX

Faversham Road

CT53AE

Dargate Road

CT54FP

Church Court

CT54ST

St Margarets Close

CT54SH

Milner Road

CT54EA

Valkyrie Avenue

CT54PR

Martindown Road

CT54QX

The Chase

CT54DS

Hawk Close

CT54RE

Field View

CT54LS

Joy Lane

CT53FT

Wraik Hill

CT54BJ

Faversham Road

CT54DE

Joy Lane

CT54UN

Thistle Drive

CT54PY

Grimthorpe Avenue

CT53RD

Speedwell Road

CT54ES

Joy Lane

CT54TB

April Rise

CT54DU

Kingfisher Close

CT53FR

Whitstable Close

CT54TR

Nightingale Avenue

CT54TU

Jayne Walk

CT53BE

Pean Hill

CT54QH

Borstal Hill

CT54FE

Faversham Road

CT54AD

Preston Parade

CT54DJ

Valkyrie Avenue

CT54TN

Linnet Avenue

CT53BL

Harriets Corner

CT54RD

Dorset Close

CT54UB

Favourite Road

CT54SL

Macdonald Parade

CT54ER

Georges Avenue

CT54DA

Cundishall Close

CT54EP

Florence Avenue

CT53SP

Wraik Hill

CT53BG

Pean Hill

CT54AN

Hazlemere Road

CT53BU

Foxs Cross Road

CT54SD

Faversham Road

CT54EU

Seasalter Beach

CT53AH

Dargate Road

CT54DL

Valkyrie Avenue

CT54BE

Ladysmith Grove

CT54BD

Faversham Road

CT54TH

Sand End

CT54QF

The Briars

CT53AQ

Childgate Road

CT54LZ

Vulcan Close

CT54BG

Faversham Road

CT54TX

Columbine Close

CT53DA

Thanet Way

CT54RB

St Alphege Close

CT54PD

Sherwood Drive

CT53AD

Dargate Road

CT53DP

Royal Avenue

CT54QG

Heritage Close

CT54TA

Britannia Avenue

CT54UE

Royal Native Way

CT54BW

Faversham Road

Data Sources

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