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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 45 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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Walmer Population

6,729

Population density

2,108.1 per km²

Crime

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

British

6,242

92.75%

Other White

188

2.79%

Irish

1.03%

Indian

0.55%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.43%

Total population: 6,730

Economics

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

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 104 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Walmer area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	28	£557,500	£317,000	£462,500	£721,250	£1,120,015
Flats	11	£230,000	£107,500	£161,225	£267,500	£322,500
Semi-Detached	28	£365,000	£215,057	£290,000	£432,500	£578,500
Terraced	37	£285,000	£188,500	£235,000	£356,000	£794,900

10 years median price trend in Walmer

Data Sources

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

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

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