On average Westgate-on-Sea has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Westgate-on-Sea is £280,000 (around £315 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £215,000 and £335,000. There are 3 schools in Westgate-on-Sea: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 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.
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £315 per square foot) in Westgate-on-Sea area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,150,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £350,000 | £389 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £329,000 | £360 |
| Terraced | 40 | £274,000 | £293 |
| Flats | 39 | £170,000 | £285 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £314,998 | £160,000 | £244,000 | £225,500 |
| 2017 | £334,750 | £146,500 | £234,500 | £226,500 |
| 2018 | £328,000 | £149,950 | £256,000 | £245,500 |
| 2019 | £370,000 | £145,000 | £251,250 | £240,000 |
| 2020 | £360,000 | £148,000 | £285,000 | £242,500 |
| 2021 | £392,500 | £165,000 | £290,000 | £285,000 |
| 2022 | £586,250 | £203,000 | £330,000 | £299,250 |
| 2023 | £445,000 | £190,000 | £320,000 | £330,000 |
| 2024 | £400,000 | £160,000 | £290,000 | £313,000 |
| 2025 | £450,000 | £158,000 | £320,000 | £299,500 |
| 2026 | £339,750 | £167,000 | £329,000 | £270,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £259 | £260 | £280 | £216 |
| 2017 | £329 | £257 | £254 | £240 |
| 2018 | £284 | £243 | £279 | £243 |
| 2019 | £275 | £240 | £271 | £261 |
| 2020 | £305 | £267 | £291 | £263 |
| 2021 | £350 | £275 | £301 | £286 |
| 2022 | £352 | £317 | £380 | £337 |
| 2023 | £345 | £297 | £340 | £320 |
| 2024 | £383 | £294 | £310 | £324 |
| 2025 | £384 | £277 | £353 | £305 |
| 2026 | £435 | £270 | £320 | £290 |
Annual council tax rates for Thanet district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected councillors for Westgate-on-Sea ward.
Bertie James Braidwood
Westgate-on-Sea - Elected 4 May 2023
David Donaldson
Westgate-on-Sea - Elected 4 May 2023
Matthew Scott
Westgate-on-Sea - Elected 4 May 2023