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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 61 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
61
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
38.45(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.71(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.65(+3%)
Other theft
4.79(-15%)
Public order
2.93(-52%)
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 122 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Westgate-on-Sea area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,115,000.

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£450,000
Flats48£157,250
Terraced34£302,500
Semi-Detached25£325,000

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

CT88BL

Victoria Avenue

CT88NQ

Canterbury Road

CT88BY

Linden Road

CT88AG

Sussex Gardens

CT88AF

Essex Road

CT88QW

Sea Road

CT88JB

The Warren Drive

CT88PR

Sea Road

CT88NZ

Cedric Road

CT88SD

Sea Road

CT88NG

Westgate Bay Avenue

CT88BE

The Grove

CT88QA

Sea Road

CT88HH

Golden Close

CT88EE

Lymington Road

CT88FD

Cuthbert Road

CT88EN

St Augustines Park

CT88PZ

Sea Road

CT88BP

Minster Road

CT88EJ

Lymington Road

CT88NJ

Canterbury Road

CT88PX

Tidewell Mews

CT88HD

Chilham Avenue

CT88RT

Station Road

CT88SA

Sea Road

CT88NE

Guildford Avenue

CT88FB

St Mildred's Road

CT88AL

Sussex Gardens

CT88TW

Sea Road

CT88EP

The Boulevard

CT88FH

Westleigh Road

CT88HJ

Linksfield Road

CT88RD

Station Road

CT88JD

Collingwood Close

CT88LP

Hengist Road

CT88QX

Westbury Road

CT88ER

Lymington Road

CT88DP

St Benets Road

CT88QR

St Mildreds Road

CT88LH

Elm Grove

CT88QJ

Jacksons Stables

CT88FG

Sandy Villas

CT88DS

Wellesley Close

CT88BH

Victoria Avenue

CT88EU

Linksfield Road

CT88EZ

Linksfield Road

CT88LT

Canterbury Road

CT88AB

Beach Rise

CT88HU

Allen Avenue

CT88SW

Westgate Bay Avenue

CT88HF

Linksfield Road

CT88HB

Hundreds Close

CT88DU

Sussex Gardens

CT88JT

Canterbury Road

CT88FJ

Sea Road

CT88HS

Dunstan Avenue

CT88LU

Canterbury Road

CT88TE

Adrian Square

CT88HN

Abbey Court

CT88UA

Sea Road

CT88EH

Linden Close

CT88LA

Mordaunt Avenue

CT88EX

Linksfield Road

CT88RU

Edith Road

CT88FL

Driftwood Mews

CT88BS

Streete Court Road

CT88TJ

Waterside Drive

CT88DQ

Minster Road

CT88SN

Westgate Bay Avenue

CT88NW

Canterbury Road

CT88LG

Canterbury Road

CT88SJ

Ethelred Road

CT88PE

Domneva Road

CT88DG

Minster Road

CT88ES

Lymington Road

CT88QT

St Mildreds Road

CT88SB

Sea Road

CT88QS

The School Close

CT88NT

Dent De Lion Road

CT88FA

Westgate-on-Sea

CT88ET

Lymington Road

CT88RE

St Mildreds Road

CT88SL

Ethelred Road

CT88QG

Sea Road

CT88PT

Dudley Avenue

CT88GG

St Augustines Close

CT88AJ

Westgate Bay Avenue

CT88DJ

Sussex Gardens

CT88DT

Wellington Road

CT88PL

Carlton Road West

CT88RZ

Roxburgh Road

CT88JG

Suffolk Avenue

CT88RN

St Mildred's Road

CT88JH

Southwold Place

CT88EF

Ascot Gardens

CT88NS

Gordon Grove

CT88RY

Roxburgh Road

CT88BF

Nelson Villas

CT88HL

Linksfield Road

CT88SQ

Ethelbert Square

Data Sources

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