Area guide · Kent

Westbrook, Kent

has 941 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 62 (the most common rating band is D). Homes here sold for a median of £163,406 across 12,963 recent sales. Prices here are down 4.8% year-on-year.

941Homes
£163,406-4.8%Median price
62Avg EPC score
46Median age
3,669Population

Last updated 6 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanites

  • Population

    3,669

  • Households

    1,457

  • Median age

    46

Age bands

65+ 23%0-15 16%16-24 10%25-44 22%45-64 28%

Ethnicity

Asian 1%Black 1%Mixed 3%Other 1%White 95%

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 29%Semi 35%Detached 23%Terraced 13%

Build age

Pre 1900 9%1900 1944 64%1945 1999 16%2000 Plus 11%

Energy efficiency · avg score 62

A
1%
B
7%
C
24%
D
43%
E
20%
F
4%
G
1%

Tenure

Owned 83%Social 4%Private Rent 13%

Market

Market

  • Median price

    £163,406▼

  • Avg price

    £192,372

  • Sales

    12,963

  • Rent YoY

    6.0%▲

Price trend

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 5)

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Domains

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Safety

Safety

  • Crimes (12mo)

    458▲

By crime type

Other Theft 13%Public Order 8%Vehicle Crime 8%Anti-Social Behaviour 23%Criminal Damage And Arson 16%Violence And Sexual Offences 32%

Connectivity

Getting around

  • Gigabit broadband

    92.6%

  • Ultrafast broadband

    92.6%

  • Superfast broadband

    98.8%

  • 5G coverage

    37.7%

  • Bus stops

    10

  • Buses / day

    770

  • EV chargers

    105

Nearest rail station: Margate Rail Station (0.93 km)

Environment

Environment

  • Nearest greenspace

    177.3 m

  • Air NO₂

    6.3777 µg/m³

  • Air PM

    6.2 µg/m³

  • Road noise

    >=75.0

Designations

  • Sssi

Nearest bathing water: Westbrook Bay, Margate — rated Excellent (0.44 km)

Risk

Risk & hazard

  • Flood Zone 2

Radon class 1 · Shrink-swell risk: Moderate

Heritage

Heritage

Designations

  • Tree Preservation Zone

Services

Schools & services

  • Schools

    0

  • Childcare providers

    0

Nearest hospital: Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital (2.12 km)

Streets

Streets in Westbrook

Planning

Planning activity

  • Applications (recent)

    97

Show 25 recent applications
  • Change Of Use Of Single Storey Outbuilding To 1no. Holiday Let (Use Class C3) (Retrospective)
  • Application For Approval Of Condition 3 (Materials) Attached To Planning Permission FH/TH/22/1018 For The Erection Of Two Storey Side Extens
  • Erection Of Upper Ground Floor And First Floor Rear Extension, Together With Erection Of External Staircase To Rear.
  • Formation Of Dropped Kerb And Driveway Following Demolition Of Existing Front Boundary Wall
  • Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension
  • Erection Of A Single Storey Outbuilding
  • Formation Of Vehicular Access To Westbrook Avenue And Erection Of Boundary Fence Following Removal Of Existing (Retrospective)
  • Erection Of External Staircase And Alterations To Fenestration.
  • Erection Of A Single Storey Rear Extension Following Demolition Of Existing Conservatory Together With Alterations To Windows On The Side El
  • Erection Of A Single Storey Rear Extension Together With Installation Of Weatherboarding To Side And Rear Elevations
  • Erection Of A Single Storey Rear Extension
  • Change Of Use Of Pool Room On Ground Floor Level To Swimming School (Sui Generis)
  • Change Of Use From Public Conveniences To 2No 1-Bed Self-Contained Flats
  • Erection Of A Single Storey Side And Rear Extension
  • Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension Following Demolition Of Existing Conservatory
  • Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension And Erection Of Detached Garage Following Demolition Of Existing
  • Erection Of A Single Storey Rear Extension
  • Application For Approval Of Condition 3 (Foul And Surface Water Drainage) Attached To Planning Permission F/TH/21/1038 For The Erection Of T
  • Erection Of A Single Storey Side/Rear Extension Following Removal Of Existing Lean To Addition
  • Installation Of An Air Source Heat Pump To Rear Garden
  • Erection Of A Single Storey Side And Rear Extension Following Partial Demolition Of The Existing Rear Extension And Conservatory And Slight
  • Erection Of Front Porch
  • Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension To Extend 4.7m In Depth, 3m To Eaves And Overall Height Of 3.2m
  • Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension Following Removal Of Existing Conservatory
  • Erection Of Two Storey Side Extension

About

About property data in Westbrook

The population here is approximately 3,669, with a median age of 46. The dominant construction era here is 1900 1944. The dominant tenure type here is owned. Known risk and heritage factors here include flood zone 2 risk. There were 458 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, up 8.3% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 5. This area covers 32 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in Westbrook?

The average house price in Westbrook is £163,406, based on 12,963 recent sales. Prices are down 4.8% year-on-year.

Is Westbrook a good place to live?

Westbrook is in the 5th IMD decile, meaning it is a moderately deprived area. Crime is increasing year-on-year. Some parts of the area are in a flood zone, so it's worth checking individual property flood risk.

Is Westbrook in a flood zone?

Westbrook has areas in flood zone 2 (medium risk).

How's crime in Westbrook?

There were 458 recorded crimes in Westbrook in the last 12 months, up 8.3% year-on-year.

What's the energy efficiency (EPC) like in Westbrook?

The average EPC score in Westbrook is 62, with the most common rating band being D.

Nearby

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Data sources: Census 2021 England and Wales public tables, Conservation Areas (Historic England / Local Authorities), Energy Performance Certificates (MHCLG), Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning, Get Information about Schools establishment data, Indices of Multiple Deprivation (MHCLG), National Heritage List for England (Historic England), OS Built Up Areas (Ordnance Survey), OS Open Linked Identifiers, OS Open Names, OS Open UPRN, OS Open USRN, Police.uk open crime and anti-social behaviour data, Price Paid Data, UK Radon Potential (UKHSA/BGS).