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Westgate-on-Sea

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About

Westgate-on-Sea ward encompasses a residential coastal area on the northwestern edge of the Isle of Thanet. The district is characterised by its long shingle beach and a central parade of local shops and services. Victorian and Edwardian architecture is prevalent, with many former guesthouses now converted into private homes. The area maintains a quieter pace compared to neighbouring resorts, with a focus on community facilities and green spaces like the Westgate Recreation Ground.

A notable local landmark is the Westgate Pavilion, a historic entertainment venue on the seafront. The tidal bathing pool, constructed from the chalk bedrock, is a popular feature at low tide. Transport links include the Westgate-on-Sea railway station, providing direct services to London. The ward's boundaries extend inland to include areas of suburban housing and the playing fields of Ursuline College.

Area overview

On average Westgate-on-Sea has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 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 Westgate-on-Sea is £48,297 per year. There are 3 schools in Westgate-on-Sea: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Westgate-on-Sea is home to around 7,517 people, with a population density of about 3,472.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Westgate-on-Sea Population
7,517
Population density
3,472.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.18(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.64(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.45(-15%)
Other theft
4.12(-26%)
Public order
2.79(-54%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,848
91.06%
Other White
206
2.74%
Irish
66
0.88%
White and Asian (mixed)
65
0.86%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
53
0.7%
Total population: 7,520

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,641
25.99%
No qualifications
1,340
21.22%
Level 3 (A level)
1,068
16.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
932
14.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
698
11.05%
Total 16+ residents: 6,315

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,220
35.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
935
27.15%
Owns with a mortgage
889
25.81%
Other social rented
175
5.08%
Social rents from council
112
3.25%
Total households: 3,444

Property prices in Westgate-on-Sea

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £253,350 in Westgate-on-Sea area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Westgate-on-Sea 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-on-Sea over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£420,000
Flats51£157,500
Semi-Detached14£297,500
Terraced35£300,000

10 years median price trend in Westgate-on-Sea

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

All postcodes in Westgate-on-Sea

CT88DS

Wellesley Close

CT88BZ

Linden Road

CT88PS

Westleigh Road

CT88PZ

Sea Road

CT88QD

Carlton Rise

CT88RB

Station Road

CT88BP

Minster Road

CT88HF

Linksfield Road

CT88HS

Dunstan Avenue

CT88JD

Collingwood Close

CT88LW

Ryders Avenue

CT70HA

Park Road

CT88JH

Southwold Place

CT88NT

Dent De Lion Road

CT88NY

Westgate Bay Avenue

CT88ST

Ethelbert Terrace

CT88HE

Golden Acre Lane

CT88PG

Cuthbert Road

CT88DB

Reculvers Road

CT88DG

Minster Road

CT88EF

Ascot Gardens

CT88EU

Linksfield Road

CT88EX

Linksfield Road

CT88PJ

Hengist Road

CT88RZ

Roxburgh Road

CT88AB

Beach Rise

CT88JX

Canterbury Road

CT88LZ

Elm Grove

CT88PY

Cliff Field

CT88TR

Sea Road

CT88HR

Mountfield Way

CT88ND

Redhill Road

CT88PR

Sea Road

CT88SS

Ethelbert Square

CT88AF

Essex Road

CT88EP

The Boulevard

CT88JQ

Sudbury Place

CT88PD

Westgate Bay Avenue

CT88SB

Sea Road

CT88TX

Sea Road

CT88EE

Lymington Road

CT88EY

College Gardens

CT88PB

Thanet Road

CT88PT

Dudley Avenue

CT88QW

Sea Road

CT88SL

Ethelred Road

CT88BJ

Victoria Avenue

CT88BS

Streete Court Road

CT88BX

Streete Court Road

CT88SQ

Ethelbert Square

CT88NH

Canterbury Road

CT88QZ

Rowena Road

CT88LD

Elm Grove

CT88LT

Canterbury Road

CT88NG

Westgate Bay Avenue

CT88NS

Gordon Grove

CT88QT

St Mildreds Road

CT88TP

St Mildreds Gardens

CT88BQ

Victoria Avenue

CT88DY

Crofton Road

CT88NU

Sherwood Court

CT88SR

Ethelbert Square

CT88AQ

Sussex Mansions

CT88BB

Sussex Gardens

CT88NX

Westgate Bay Avenue

CT88PX

Tidewell Mews

CT88EA

St Jeans Road

CT88EZ

Linksfield Road

CT88JT

Canterbury Road

CT88NB

Guildford Avenue

CT88RU

Edith Road

CT88DA

Minster Road

CT88HJ

Linksfield Road

CT88LN

Ryders Avenue

CT88HD

Chilham Avenue

CT88TA

Westgate Bay Avenue

CT88AE

Beach Road

CT88HX

Ursuline Drive

CT88NP

Ivanhoe Road

CT88PH

Dane End Road

CT88RF

St Mildreds Road

CT88RS

Saxon Road

CT88QS

The School Close

CT88TL

Sea Road

CT88FZ

St Mildreds Walk

CT88RE

St Mildreds Road

CT88RT

Station Road

CT88ET

Lymington Road

CT88FB

St Mildred's Road

CT88FL

Driftwood Mews

CT88ED

St Margarets Road

CT88EH

Linden Close

CT88NF

Osbourne Avenue

CT88BE

The Grove

CT88BN

Nelson Villas

CT88NZ

Cedric Road

CT88DF

Richborough Road

CT88LA

Mordaunt Avenue

CT88LP

Hengist Road

CT88DR

Wellesley Road

Data Sources

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