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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

CT88DX

St Benets Road

CT88LB

Elm Grove

CT88NW

Canterbury Road

CT88QX

Westbury Road

CT88RW

Wellington Close

CT88QQ

Danehurst

CT88RD

Station Road

CT88TU

Sea Road

CT88DJ

Sussex Gardens

CT88DZ

St Benets Road

CT88AU

St Mildreds Mews

CT88DT

Wellington Road

CT88AG

Sussex Gardens

CT88ER

Lymington Road

CT88HT

Dunstan Avenue

CT88NQ

Canterbury Road

CT88RP

St Clements Road

CT88SW

Westgate Bay Avenue

CT88TE

Adrian Square

CT88BL

Victoria Avenue

CT88LH

Elm Grove

CT88HU

Allen Avenue

CT88QB

Sea Road

CT88RX

Roxburgh Road

CT88TD

Adrian Square

CT88DE

Richborough Road

CT88QH

Rowena Road

CT88AS

The Grove

CT88EG

Prospect Close

CT88FG

Sandy Villas

CT88PE

Domneva Road

CT88TF

Adrian Square

CT88ES

Lymington Road

CT88FH

Westleigh Road

CT88LG

Canterbury Road

CT88LU

Canterbury Road

CT88PL

Carlton Road West

CT88LX

Canterbury Road

CT88AA

Old Boundary Road

CT88SH

Egbert Road

CT88LE

Elm Grove

CT88TW

Sea Road

CT88SD

Sea Road

CT88TB

Courtlands Way

CT88EW

Lymington Road

CT88HP

Dunstan Avenue

CT88QG

Sea Road

CT88QY

Station Road

CT88SJ

Ethelred Road

CT88AZ

Belmont Road

CT88BG

Victoria Avenue

CT88EJ

Lymington Road

CT88FD

Cuthbert Road

CT88AT

Quex Road

CT88HB

Hundreds Close

CT88SU

Adrian Square

CT88TJ

Waterside Drive

CT88GG

St Augustines Close

CT88HG

Linksfield Road

CT88HN

Abbey Court

CT88LJ

Domneva Road

CT88SA

Sea Road

CT88AD

Beach Road

CT88AJ

Westgate Bay Avenue

CT88AY

Belmont Road

CT88EB

St Crispins Road

CT88JB

The Warren Drive

CT88BH

Victoria Avenue

CT88PP

Carlton Road East

CT88RQ

Victoria Mews

CT88RY

Roxburgh Road

CT88FA

Westgate-on-Sea

CT88NE

Guildford Avenue

CT88NR

Cuthbert Road

CT88RL

St Mildreds Road

CT88AL

Sussex Gardens

CT88EL

St Lukes Close

CT88FJ

Sea Road

CT88QA

Sea Road

CT88QJ

Jacksons Stables

CT88SN

Westgate Bay Avenue

CT88BF

Nelson Villas

CT88BW

College Square

CT88BY

Linden Road

CT88QU

Harold Avenue

CT88HH

Golden Close

CT88NA

Cambourne Avenue

CT88PF

Carlton Road East

CT88QE

Sea Road

CT88RJ

St Mildreds Road

CT88UA

Sea Road

CT88AH

Westgate Bay Avenue

CT88DU

Sussex Gardens

CT88HQ

Linksfield Road

CT88NJ

Canterbury Road

CT88PA

Cuthbert Road

CT88DP

St Benets Road

CT88DQ

Minster Road

CT88HA

Charing Crescent

CT88JG

Suffolk Avenue

Data Sources

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