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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Walmer is £345,000 (around £337 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £262,498 and £520,000. 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
45
Deprivation level
5/10
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
24.52(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.09(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.8(-53%)
Other theft
4.31(-23%)
Vehicle crime
3.12(-16%)
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

Median price: £345,000
Price per sq ft: £337
Sales (last 12 months): 107
Typical range (middle 50%): £262K – £520K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 (about £337 per square foot) in Walmer area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,250 up to £900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walmer over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£580,000£415
Semi-Detached25£360,000£356
Terraced39£282,000£321
Flats15£210,000£329

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Walmer

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walmer.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£312,500£175,000£285,000£220,000
2017£397,500£190,000£300,000£225,000
2018£442,500£210,000£267,500£262,500
2019£492,100£175,000£319,000£259,000
2020£410,000£207,000£347,500£283,500
2021£550,000£239,998£370,000£292,500
2022£585,000£260,000£362,000£347,475
2023£540,000£268,500£385,000£312,000
2024£624,995£240,000£348,000£314,250
2025£588,500£242,000£362,500£285,000
2026£547,500£217,500£386,000£282,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walmer.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walmer.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£334£247£265£249
2017£344£277£279£252
2018£321£273£299£273
2019£345£275£294£286
2020£364£312£293£308
2021£391£333£342£316
2022£387£353£383£367
2023£446£367£327£379
2024£436£347£322£348
2025£400£289£336£308
2026£342£320£383£333
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walmer.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Walmer in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dover district.

Band A£1,641
Band B£1,915
Band C£2,188
Band D£2,462
Band E£3,009
Band F£3,556
Band G£4,103
Band H£4,923

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Walmer ward.

Local councillors

Chris Vinson

Walmer - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Derek Murphy

Walmer - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative