Area guide · Kent

Westgate-on-Sea, Kent

has 1,143 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 68 (the most common rating band is C). Homes here sold for a median of £145,000 across 5,753 recent sales. Prices here are down 4.8% year-on-year.

1,143Homes
£145,000-4.8%Median price
68Avg EPC score
49Median age
2,947Population

Last updated 6 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce

  • Population

    2,947

  • Households

    1,303

  • Median age

    48.7

Age bands

65+ 29%0-15 14%16-24 9%25-44 22%45-64 26%

Ethnicity

Asian 2%Black 1%Mixed 3%Other 0%White 95%

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 49%Semi 14%Detached 12%Terraced 26%

Build age

Pre 1900 11%1900 1944 25%1945 1999 50%2000 Plus 14%

Energy efficiency · avg score 68

A
0%
B
6%
C
50%
D
34%
E
9%
F
0%
G
0%

Tenure

Owned 64%Social 13%Private Rent 22%

Market

Market

  • Median price

    £145,000▼

  • Avg price

    £176,379

  • Sales

    5,753

  • Rent YoY

    6.0%▲

Price trend

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 3)

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Domains

  • Crime4
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  • Health6
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  • Income4
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  • Housing6
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  • Education4
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  • Employment5
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Safety

Safety

  • Crimes (12mo)

    302▼

By crime type

Drugs 11%Other Crime 11%Other Theft 11%Vehicle Crime 14%Anti-Social Behaviour 14%Violence And Sexual Offences 39%

Connectivity

Getting around

  • Gigabit broadband

    81.7%

  • Ultrafast broadband

    81.7%

  • Superfast broadband

    100%

  • 5G coverage

    37.7%

  • Bus stops

    6

  • Buses / day

    344

  • EV chargers

    105

Nearest rail station: Westgate-on-Sea Rail Station (0.52 km)

Environment

Environment

  • Nearest greenspace

    6.5 m

  • Air NO₂

    6.5366 µg/m³

  • Air PM

    6.2943 µg/m³

  • Road noise

    >=75.0

Designations

  • Sssi

Nearest bathing water: West Bay, Westgate — rated Sufficient (0.39 km)

Risk

Risk & hazard

  • Flood Zone 2
  • Conservation Area

Radon class 1 · Shrink-swell risk: Moderate

Heritage

Heritage

  • Listed buildings

    4

Designations

  • Tree Preservation Zone

Listed buildings

  • St Augustine'S College And The Abbey School · Grade II
  • St Michaels · Grade II
  • The Observatory · Grade II
  • Ursuline Convent School · Grade II

Services

Schools & services

  • Schools

    5

  • Avg FSM %

    36.1%

  • Childcare providers

    0

Nearest hospital: Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital (3.96 km)

Streets

Streets in Westgate-on-Sea

Planning

Planning activity

  • Applications (recent)

    148

Show 25 recent applications
  • TPO/TH/TPO/1 (2001) 1 No. Walnut Tree (T1) Crown Raise By 3 Metres.
  • Application For Approval Of Condition 7 (Joinery Details) Attached To Planning Permission F/TH/22/0649 For The Erection Of Part 3 Storey / P
  • Application For Approval Of Conditions 25 (Air Quality Emissions) Attached To Planning Permission F/TH/25/1102 For The Variation Of Conditio
  • Application For Approval Of Conditions 4 (Sustainable Surface Water Drainage) Attached To Planning Permission F/TH/22/0649 For The Erection
  • Variation Of Condition 2 Of Planning Permission F/TH/22/0649 For The "Erection Of Part 3 Storey / Part 4 Storey Building To Provide 35 Retir
  • Application For Approval Of Condition 23 (External Meter Boxes) Attached To Planning Permission F/TH/22/0649 For The Erection Of Part 3 Stor
  • Application For Listed Building Consent For The Erection Of A Single Storey Rear Extension, Removal Of Window And Installation Of Door To Re
  • Erection Of A Single Storey Rear Extension, Removal Of Window And Installation Of Door To Rear, Together With Patio And Covered Loggia, Foll
  • Erection Of Single Storey Front Extension Together With Alterations To Fenestration, Landscaping And Access, And Erection Of 2no. Gates
  • Application For Approval Of Condition 4 (Vehicle Access) Attached To Planning Permission F/TH/23/1418 For The Erection Of 4No Two Storey 3-B
  • Holmoak Tree (T3) To Have The 2 X North Facing Stems Removed. For The Remaining Canopy To Be Reduced By 3m From The Tips.
  • TH/TPO/10(2002) 9 No Holm Oak (T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6, T7, T8, T9)- Crown Reduction Up To 2m And Overhang Reduction Of 1m.
  • Erection Of A Single Storey Rear Extension Following Demolition Of Existing
  • 1No Conifer (T1) - Crown Reduction In Height Of Up To 2-4 Meters And Radius Of 1-2m
  • 1No Conifer (T3) - Crown Reduction Of 2 Meters In Height And 50% In Spread.
  • 9No Holm Oak (T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6, T7, T8, T9) - Crown Reduction Of Up To 2m And Overhang Reduction Of 1m
  • Application For Approval Of Condition 7 (Joinery Details) Attached To Planning Permission F/TH/22/0649 For The Erection Of Part 3 Storey / P
  • Installation Of A Flue To Front Roof Slope Together With Replacement Of Front Door, Glazing Arrangement To Existing Conservatory And Re-Roof
  • Application For Approval Of Condition 3 (Archaeology) Attached To Planning Permission F/TH/20/1030 For The Change Of Use From Residential In
  • Tree No 5 - Holm Oak ; Cut Back Crown On Southern Side By Circa 8.75m Tree No 6: Holm Oak ; Cut Back Crown On Southern Side By Circa 1metre
  • Application For Approval Of Conditions 3 (Schedule Of Works) And 6 (Joinery Details) Attached To Planning Permission L/TH/20/1031 For The Ap
  • TH/TPO/10(2002) - T1 - Evergreen Conifer, Cupressus Leylandii - Removal Of All Branches Which Overhang My Property (7 Wellington Close) And
  • TH/TPO/2/(2025) - T1 Hawthorn - Reduce Branch Length By Around 1m To 1.5m, To Leave The Tree With A Finished Height Of At Least 5m And Radia
  • TH/TPO/10(2002) - T1 - Evergreen Conifer, Cupressus Leylandii - Removal Of All Branches Which Overhang My Property (7 Wellington Close) And
  • Erection Of Single Storey Front (West Elevation) Extension To Garage Together With Installation Of Door With Juliet Balcony At First Floor L

About

About property data in Westgate-on-Sea

The population here is approximately 2,947, with a median age of 49. The dominant construction era here is 1945 1999. The dominant tenure type here is owned. Known risk and heritage factors here include flood zone 2 risk, a conservation area designation and 4 listed buildings. There were 302 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, down 17.4% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 3. This area covers 36 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in Westgate-on-Sea?

The average house price in Westgate-on-Sea is £145,000, based on 5,753 recent sales. Prices are down 4.8% year-on-year.

Is Westgate-on-Sea a good place to live?

Westgate-on-Sea is in the 3rd IMD decile, meaning it is a more deprived area. Crime is decreasing year-on-year. Some parts of the area are in a flood zone, so it's worth checking individual property flood risk.

Is Westgate-on-Sea in a flood zone?

Westgate-on-Sea has areas in flood zone 2 (medium risk).

How's crime in Westgate-on-Sea?

There were 302 recorded crimes in Westgate-on-Sea in the last 12 months, down 17.4% year-on-year.

What's the energy efficiency (EPC) like in Westgate-on-Sea?

The average EPC score in Westgate-on-Sea is 68, with the most common rating band being C.

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).