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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

CT147QL

Salisbury Road

CT147UG

Channel Lea

CT147GF

Cavalry Court

CT147LA

Hanover Close

CT147QE

Roselands

CT147SJ

Wellesley Avenue

CT147HJ

The Beach

CT147TH

Owen Square

CT147TQ

Kennedy Drive

CT148AD

Wellington Parade

CT147NL

Liverpool Road

CT147HR

Dover Road

CT147JU

Lord Warden Avenue

CT147JY

Lord Warden Avenue

CT147PY

St Clare Road

CT147SB

Cornwall Road

CT147SD

Cornwall Road

CT147HP

Archery Square

CT147NF

Dover Road

CT147SH

Herschell Square

CT147RN

Station Drive

Data Sources

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