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Thanet

About

Thanet is a district in South East England, located on the northeastern tip of Kent. It covers an area of approximately 103 square kilometres and includes the towns of Margate, Ramsgate, and Broadstairs. The district is bordered by the North Sea and features a mix of coastal landscapes, including sandy beaches and chalk cliffs. Thanet has a population of around 140,000 people and is known for its maritime history and seaside resorts.

The area is well-connected by road and rail, with the High Speed 1 railway line providing direct links to London. Thanet's economy has traditionally relied on tourism, but in recent years, there has been growth in creative industries and small businesses. The district also has several nature reserves and green spaces, such as Pegwell Bay and Minnis Bay. Local landmarks include the Turner Contemporary art gallery in Margate and the historic Ramsgate Royal Harbour.

Area overview

On average Thanet has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Thanet is £38,454 per year. There are 58 schools in Thanet: 32 primary (5 Outstanding and 23 Good) and 8 secondary (0 Outstanding and 7 Good).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

113

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

1/10

Social housing

10.3%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Thanet Population

140,587

Population density

1,356.9 per km²

Demographics

British

122,796

87.35%

Other White

6,213

4.42%

Other

1,461

1.04%

Other Asian

1,344

0.96%

Irish

1,145

0.81%

Total population: 140,587

Housing

Owns outright

22,731

36.55%

Owns with a mortgage

15,431

24.81%

Private landlord or letting agency

14,755

23.72%

Other social rented

4,456

7.16%

Social rents from council

2,940

4.73%

Total households: 62,200

Property prices in Thanet

Based on 1,720 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Thanet area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £2,350,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	352	£440,000	£256,625	£350,000	£585,000	£804,500
Flats	371	£175,000	£90,000	£135,000	£221,750	£372,500
Semi-Detached	494	£320,000	£215,000	£270,000	£370,000	£523,500
Terraced	503	£268,000	£168,200	£230,000	£326,500	£472,200

10 years price trend in Thanet

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail