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About

The Westgate area is located in Thanet, Kent, and is known for its coastal setting. It features a mix of residential properties, local shops, and amenities, catering to both residents and visitors. The area is close to Westgate Bay, a sandy beach popular for leisure activities.

Westgate has good transport links, including a railway station connecting to Margate and Ramsgate. The area offers green spaces like Tivoli Park, providing outdoor recreation. Its proximity to larger towns makes it a practical location for commuters while retaining a quieter atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Westgate has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Westgate is £34,700 per year. There are 5 schools in Westgate: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
10.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Westgate Population
9,047
Population density
2,427 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,274
91.47%
Other White
226
2.5%
Irish
83
0.92%
White and Asian (mixed)
71
0.78%
Other Asian
60
0.66%
Total population: 9,046

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,501
35.94%
Owns with a mortgage
1,070
25.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,020
24.43%
Other social rented
265
6.35%
Social rents from council
194
4.65%
Total households: 4,176

Property prices in Westgate

Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £267,500 in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,715 up to £950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Westgate 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 Westgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£420,000
Flats66£157,250
Semi-Detached26£295,000
Terraced46£303,500

10 years median price trend in Westgate

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

All postcodes in Westgate

CT88RQ

Station Road

CT88RY

Roxburgh Road

CT70AP

Anvil Close

CT70AY

Woodland Avenue

CT70BP

Sewell Close

CT70ET

Westgate

CT88AL

Sussex Gardens

CT88EL

St Luke's Close

CT88FA

Westgate

CT88FJ

Sea Road

CT88NE

Guildford Avenue

CT88NR

Cuthbert Road

CT88QA

Sea Road

CT88QJ

Station Road

CT88RL

Ethelred Road

CT88SN

Egbert Road

CT70BS

Westgate

CT70DT

King's Road

CT70EE

Brunswick Road

CT88BF

Canterbury Road

CT88BW

College Square

CT88BY

Linden Road

CT88BZ

Linden Road

CT88QU

Harold Avenue

CT88HH

Golden Close

CT70AD

Park Road

CT88NA

Cambourne Avenue

CT88PF

Carlton Road East

CT88QE

Sea Road

CT88RJ

St Mildred's Road

CT88UA

Sea Road

CT70AF

Canterbury Road

CT70BH

Northdown Road

CT88AH

Beach Road

CT88DU

Sussex Gardens

CT88HQ

Chilham Avenue

CT88NJ

Canterbury Road

CT88PA

Cedric Road

CT70AR

Linington Road

CT70BD

Westgate

CT79XG

Cambridge Close

CT88DP

St Benet's Road

CT88DQ

Minster Road

CT88HA

Charing Crescent

CT88HL

Chilham Avenue

CT88JG

Southwold Place

CT88NL

Canterbury Road

CT70BF

Shottendane Road

CT88AX

Belmont Road

CT88BT

Streete Court

CT88EN

Lymington Road

CT88QR

Elm Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.