Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£)
Westgate-on-Sea, Thanet, England
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Westgate-on-Sea, Thanet, England
CT8 8LB is in the Thanet local authority (E07000114). The property market in the CT8 8LB postcode area had 1 property which was sold in 2021, valued at £325000. Across the CT8 area, there were 144 properties sold in 2021, with an average value of £291863.
Property market | £345,314 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is London City | |
Broadband | 49.9mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 368 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 214 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (North Thanet level) | |
Community | Median age is 45.1 | Population of 6,996 | Happiness is Above Average for Kent, Average for UK | |
Crime | 5.0 burglaries per 1k people (Thanet) | |
Commute (approx) | - London St Pancras (74 mins) | |
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£345,314 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is London City | |
49.9mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 45.1 | 6,996 | Happiness is Above Average for Kent, Average for UK | |
Ranked 368 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions214 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (North Thanet level) | |
5.0 burglaries per 1k people (Thanet) | |
- London St Pancras (74 mins) |
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Places to live if you commute to Waterloo UK towns & villages recommended by us Top locations by % of residents in high income jobsThe property market in Westgate-on-Sea has had a steep increase over the last few years but a recent decline. On average, a detached house costs £507,014, which is down -6.6% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £345,314, a terraced house £271,791 and a flat £177,331. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you £708 per month. Property prices in Westgate-on-Sea are slightly lower than the average property prices across Kent and are a little higher compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Westgate-on-Sea, prices have had a greater decrease than the annual average price decrease seen across the Kent region.
Property data is based on Thanet level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£)
Example House Purchases (2023)
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see view data on that specific area of Westgate-on-Sea, or click here to view the longer list of property transactions in CT8 8LB.
Address | Value | Sell Date |
ST. GABRIELS CANTERBURY DIOCESAN RETREAT, Elm Grove, Westgate On Sea, Kent, CT8 8LB | £1,250,000 | 06/07/2023 |
40, Elm Grove, Westgate On Sea, Kent, CT8 8LB | £420,000 | 03/31/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
ST. GABRIELS CANTERBURY DIOCESAN RETREAT, Elm Grove, Westgate On Sea, Kent, CT8 8LB | £1,250,000 | 06/07/2023 |
40, Elm Grove, Westgate On Sea, Kent, CT8 8LB | £420,000 | 03/31/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
ST. GABRIELS CANTERBURY DIOCESAN RETREAT, Elm Grove, Westgate On Sea, Kent, CT8 8LB | £1,250,000 | 06/07/2023 |
40, Elm Grove, Westgate On Sea, Kent, CT8 8LB | £420,000 | 03/31/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
ST. GABRIELS CANTERBURY DIOCESAN RETREAT, Elm Grove, Westgate On Sea, Kent, CT8 8LB | £1,250,000 | 06/07/2023 |
40, Elm Grove, Westgate On Sea, Kent, CT8 8LB | £420,000 | 03/31/2023 |
Train Station | Distance from Westgate-on-Sea | Commute optionsClick to view route details |
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Minster A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -7% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 74 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (113 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (124 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (120 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 136 mins - Thameslink - £666 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (2 change(s) - 140 mins - Thameslink - £666 monthly fare) View details |
Birchington-on-Sea | Nearby |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 112 mins - Southeastern - £631 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (2 change(s) - 113 mins - Southeastern - £631 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (2 change(s) - 123 mins - Southeastern - £631 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (2 change(s) - 124 mins - Southeastern - £631 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (2 change(s) - 127 mins - Thameslink - £631 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (3 change(s) - 131 mins - Thameslink - £631 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 174 mins - London Overground - £631 monthly fare) View details |
Dumpton Park A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -6% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 98 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (2 change(s) - 129 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (2 change(s) - 139 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (2 change(s) - 140 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (2 change(s) - 143 mins - Thameslink - £666 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (3 change(s) - 147 mins - Thameslink - £666 monthly fare) View details |
Westgate-on-Sea | Nearby |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 109 mins - Southeastern - £636 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (2 change(s) - 117 mins - Southeastern - £636 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (2 change(s) - 127 mins - Southeastern - £636 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (2 change(s) - 128 mins - Southeastern - £636 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (2 change(s) - 131 mins - Thameslink - £636 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (3 change(s) - 135 mins - Thameslink - £636 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 177 mins - London Overground - £636 monthly fare) View details |
Margate A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +2% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 108 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (2 change(s) - 121 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (2 change(s) - 131 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (2 change(s) - 132 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (2 change(s) - 135 mins - Thameslink - £666 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (3 change(s) - 139 mins - Thameslink - £666 monthly fare) View details |
Ramsgate A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -3% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 105 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (123 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (134 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (125 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 141 mins - Thameslink - £666 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (2 change(s) - 145 mins - Thameslink - £666 monthly fare) View details |
Westgate-on-Sea has a few schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including The Llewellyn School and Nursery (Special school) which is both a primary and secondary school and is based in Quex Park Estate, Margate. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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St Crispin's Community Primary Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
St Saviour's Church of England Junior School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
Chartfield School | Primary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
King Ethelbert School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Ursuline College | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
The Llewellyn School and Nursery | Primary & Secondary Other independent special school - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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St Crispin's Community Primary Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (5/26/2011) | Ofsted Report Link | Westgate-on-Sea | |
St Saviour's Church of England Junior School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/14/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Westgate on Sea | |
Chartfield School | Primary Other independent school - Mixed | 2: Good (05/03/2020) | Ofsted Report Link | Westgate-on-Sea | |
King Ethelbert School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (10/3/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Birchington | |
Ursuline College | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (11/9/2022) | 187 submissions 81.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Westgate-on-Sea |
The Llewellyn School and Nursery | Primary & Secondary Other independent special school - Mixed | 2: Good (30/06/2022) | 21 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Margate |
School | Type |
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St Crispin's Community Primary Infant School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/26/2011) |
St Saviour's Church of England Junior School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/14/2014) |
Chartfield School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (05/03/2020) |
King Ethelbert School Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (10/3/2018) |
Ursuline College Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (11/9/2022) 187 submissions 81.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
The Llewellyn School and Nursery Ofsted report | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 2: Good (30/06/2022) 21 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
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Average speed | 49.9 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 94.6% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.4% |
CT8 8LB | UK Average | |
% of premises with 0 to 2 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 2 to 5 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 5 to 10 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 10 to 30 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 30 to 300Mbps download speed | 21.7% | 34% (96% have access to at least 30Mbps) |
% of premises with greater than 300Mbps download speed | 78.3% | 62% |
Westgate-on-Sea has one main store nearby, M&S Garlinge Margate BP. There are a few pubs and bars nearby, including: Bake & Alehouse, Ginger's, The Swan by the Sea. Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, we found many nearby, including: Finbars Restaurant, Food of Love Thanet, Hot Wood Pizza, Julias, Little Brown Fairy Cake, Millie's Beach Bar, Paul's Bar & Bistro, Quince, St Augustin... (see map below for more). There are a few cafes and coffee shops nearby, including: Beano Cafe, Fredericks Cafe, The Best Beano Cafe, West Bay Cafe. CT8 8LB has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
Relative to the UK as a whole, Kent has a high crime rate (96 crimes reported per thousand people). Westgate-on-Sea has a higher crime rate than this, with 141 crimes reported per thousand people. In regards to burglaries, Westgate-on-Sea has a slightly higher rate (5 burglaries per thousand people) than an average location in the UK with the same density. Source: ONS
Crimes per 1k population
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