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About

Walmer ward encompasses the coastal settlement of Walmer, situated directly east of central Dover along the English Channel. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from Victorian terraces to modern developments, centred around the High Street and surrounding roads. Its seafront features a long shingle beach and a grassy promenade, with views across the water.

A dominant feature is Walmer Castle, a Tudor artillery fortress that also serves as the official residence of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. The castle's extensive gardens provide a green space within the ward. The local economy is supported by independent shops, pubs, and seafront cafes catering to both residents and visitors drawn to the historic and coastal setting.

Area overview

On average Walmer has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Walmer is £52,888 per year. There are 2 schools in Walmer: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Walmer is home to around 6,729 people, with a population density of about 2,108.1 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walmer Population
6,729
Population density
2,108.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.09(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.39(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.94(-8%)
Other theft
4.31(-23%)
Vehicle crime
3.72(-2%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,242
92.75%
Other White
188
2.79%
Irish
69
1.03%
Indian
37
0.55%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
29
0.43%
Total population: 6,730

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,000
33.61%
No qualifications
1,044
17.54%
Level 3 (A level)
1,000
16.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
825
13.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
551
9.26%
Total 16+ residents: 5,951

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,654
51.35%
Owns with a mortgage
748
23.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
457
14.19%
Other social rented
165
5.12%
Social rents from council
105
3.26%
Total households: 3,221

Property prices in Walmer

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Walmer area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Walmer 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 Walmer over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£580,000
Flats15£255,000
Semi-Detached29£365,000
Terraced30£286,000

10 years median price trend in Walmer

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

All postcodes in Walmer

CT147NY

Dover Road

CT147HT

Dover Road

CT147TP

White Acre Drive

CT147FQ

Ripple Way

CT147JA

Archery Square

CT147JG

Dover Road

CT147NH

St Mildreds Court

CT147TB

Downs Road

CT147LL

Kingsdown Road

CT147XB

Newlands Drive

CT147ST

Palmerston Avenue

CT147RF

Court Road

CT147LD

Lord Warden Avenue

CT147TS

Gothic Close

CT148BN

Kingsdown Road

CT147EH

Dowell Mews

CT147EJ

Canada Road

CT147RD

Reading Close

CT147RX

Church Street

CT147TN

Downs Road

CT147UN

North Barracks

CT147HX

Kelvedon Road

CT147QU

Belmont

CT147XD

Kingsland Gardens

CT147EB

Wollaston Road

CT147HF

Liverpool Road

CT147NB

Dover Road

CT147PP

Grams Road

CT147RT

Church Street

CT147UA

Canada Road

CT147UQ

Greenacre Drive

CT147SG

Herschell Square

CT147SN

Palmerston Avenue

CT148EY

Cecil Road

CT147NJ

Walmer Castle Road

CT147TD

Somerset Road

CT147EF

Campbell Road

CT147JQ

Dover Road

CT147UF

Coventry Gardens

CT147QB

St Clare Road

CT147DZ

Canada Road

CT147FH

Victoria Place

CT147SQ

Herschell Road East

CT147FB

Canada Road

CT147HZ

Balfour Road

CT147PA

Dover Road

CT147QY

John Tapping Close

CT147RH

Mayers Road

CT147LH

Kingsdown Road

CT147LQ

Granville Road

CT147QH

Meryl Gardens

CT147LG

Liverpool Road

CT147LP

Liverpool Road

CT147US

Apple Tree Gardens

CT147PZ

The Shrubbery

CT147LJ

Granville Road

CT147QW

Badgers Rise

CT147QX

Station Road

CT147TX

Nevill Gardens

CT147TZ

Mongeham Way

CT147HH

Grove Road

CT147ND

Lawn Road

CT147RU

Green Lane

CT147DS

North Barrack Road

CT147JE

Warwick Road

CT147LE

Liverpool Road

CT147PJ

Hawksdown

CT147HY

Balfour Road

CT147DW

Harvey Avenue

CT147HE

The Beach

CT147PU

Grams Road

CT147TA

James Hall Gardens

CT147EG

Campbell Road

CT147JP

Dover Road

CT147UH

Sheffield Gardens

CT147BL

Canada Road

CT147DX

The Strand

CT147ED

York Road

CT147NP

Dover Road

CT147RL

Station Road

CT147TG

Owen Square

CT147EQ

Canada Road

CT147JF

Warwick Road

CT147LR

Liverpool Road

CT148AP

Beach Mews

CT147QR

Station Road

CT147RS

Walmer Court

CT147RZ

Malmeady Court

CT147SP

Churchill Avenue

CT147UL

Station Road

CT147XE

Thistledown

CT147LZ

Cambridge Mews

CT147RP

Church Street

CT147SU

Herschell Square

CT147RY

Station Drive

CT147TU

Station Road

CT147EA

York Road

CT147JJ

Dover Road

CT147JL

King Street

CT147JT

Lord Warden Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.