CT8 — WESTGATE-ON-SEA | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CT8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CT8 is £302,269, which is 33% below the Kent average of £450,882.

Properties in CT8 cost 5.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CT8 have fallen 3.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£450,132	38
Semi-detached	£334,215	60
Terraced	£324,135	129
Flat	£202,092	192
All types	£302,269	436

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CT8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 24.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CT8 has a crime rate well 70% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

11.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

3.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

3.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in CT8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CT8 has 3 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Saviour's Church of England Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Ursuline College	Secondary	Good	mi
St Crispin's Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

142,691

Population

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

25.0%

Private rent

24.0%

Social rent

12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CT8 are 341.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

341.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CT8 is collected by Thanet. The Band D rate is £2,173/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

CT8 — WESTGATE-ON-SEA

Area Summary

CT8 (WESTGATE-ON-SEA) offers property prices near the national average (£302,269), low crime (70% below national average), 3 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (341 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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CT7

BIRCHINGTON

£343K

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MARGATE

£301K

▼ 1.7% YoY

CT10

BROADSTAIRS

£427K

▼ 0.8% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CT8?

The average house price in CT8 (WESTGATE-ON-SEA) is £302,269, based on 436 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 5% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.2% over the past year.

Is CT8 a safe area to live?

Crime in CT8 is significantly below the national average (24.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (11.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CT8?

There are 3 schools in or near CT8. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in CT8?

Council tax in CT8 is collected by Thanet. The Band D rate is £2,173 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in CT8?

The average broadband download speed in CT8 is 341 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 83%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CT8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 25% of homes in CT8 are owner-occupied. 24% are privately rented and 12% are social housing. The total population is approximately 142,691.