Area guide · Kent

Ramsgate, Kent

Ramsgate has 41,442 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 68 (the most common rating band is C). Homes here sold for a median of £160,563 across 91,261 recent sales. Prices here are down 4.8% year-on-year.

41,442Homes
£160,563-4.8%Median price
68Avg EPC score
14Suburbs

Last updated 6 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanites

  • Population

    75,986

  • Households

    33,080

  • Median age

    43.2

Age bands

65+ 22%0-15 17%16-24 11%25-44 23%45-64 27%

Ethnicity

Asian 2%Black 1%Mixed 2%Other 1%White 94%

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 31%Semi 27%Detached 14%Terraced 29%

Build age

Pre 1900 15%1900 1944 26%1945 1999 45%2000 Plus 14%

Energy efficiency · avg score 68

A
0%
B
10%
C
41%
D
38%
E
9%
F
1%
G
0%

Tenure

Owned 61%Social 15%Private Rent 24%

Market

Market

  • Median price

    £160,563▼

  • Avg price

    £200,216

  • Sales

    91,261

  • Rent YoY

    6.0%▲

  • New build

    0.0%

Price trend

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 3)

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Domains

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Safety

Safety

  • Crimes (12mo)

    12,462▼

By crime type

Other Theft 9%Shoplifting 12%Public Order 7%Anti-Social Behaviour 16%Criminal Damage And Arson 11%Violence And Sexual Offences 44%

Connectivity

Getting around

  • Gigabit broadband

    76.9%

  • Ultrafast broadband

    76.9%

  • Superfast broadband

    98.3%

  • 5G coverage

    26.1%

  • Bus stops

    325

  • Buses / day

    10,276

  • EV chargers

    105

Nearest rail station: Thanet Parkway (0 km)

Environment

Environment

  • Nearest greenspace

    0 m

  • Air NO₂

    7.56 µg/m³

  • Air PM

    6.63 µg/m³

  • Road noise

    >=75.0

Designations

  • National Nature Reserve
  • Sssi

Nearest bathing water: Ramsgate Sands — rated Excellent (0 km)

Risk

Risk & hazard

  • Flood Zone 2
  • Flood Defence Nearby
  • Conservation Area

Radon class 1 · Shrink-swell risk: Moderate

Heritage

Heritage

  • Listed buildings

    546

Designations

  • Scheduled Monument
  • Registered Park Garden
  • Tree Preservation Zone
  • Heritage At Risk

Listed buildings

  • Barn At Manston Green · Grade II
  • Grove Farmhouse And Walled Front Garden · Grade II
  • Manston War Memorial · Grade II
  • Old Forge House · Grade II
  • Church of St Laurence · Grade I
  • 1 And 3, High Street · Grade II
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  • 39, 41, 43 And 45, High Street · Grade II
  • Chest Tomb About 20 Metres South Of Chancel Of Church Of St Laurence · Grade II
  • Chest Tomb And 3 Headstones About 10-20 Metres North Of Chancel Of Church Of St Laurence · Grade II
  • Chest Tomb Of James And Mary Townley And 4 Other Railed Tomb Chests About 25 Metres North West Of Church Of St Laurence · Grade II
  • Chest Tomb To Thomas Tomson And Headstone To Anne Tomson, South Of Church Of St Laurence · Grade II
  • Free Standing Wall Monuments To Mayhew/Garrett Families And Wall Monument And 5 Chest Tombs About 30 Metres South West Of Church Of St Laurence · Grade II
  • Free Standing Wall Monument To Maxton/Holman Families, About 30 Metres West Of Church Of St Laurence · Grade II
  • Group Of 11 Brick Chest Tombs To South Of Chancel Of Church Of St Laurence · Grade II
  • Group Of 3 Chest Tombs, About 50 Metres West Of Church Of St Laurence · Grade II
  • Group Of 3 Chest Tombs About 5-15 Metres South Of Chancel Of Church Of St Laurence · Grade II
  • Group Of 4 Chest Tombs About 35 Metres North West Of Church Of St Laurence · Grade II
  • Group Of 4 Headstones About 10-15 Metres South West Of Church Of St Laurence · Grade II
  • Group Of 4 Headstones About 20 Metres North West Of Church Of St Laurence · Grade II
  • Group Of 6 Headstones South Of Chancel Of Church Of St Laurence · Grade II
  • Group Of Chest Tomb And 4 Headstones To Long Family, Within 2 Metres North Of Church Of St Laurence · Grade II
  • Headstone To Francis Holman And Anne Grigson About 5 Metres West Of Church Of St Laurence · Grade II
  • Headstone To George Cock About 1 Metre North Of North Chapel Of Church Of St Laurence · Grade II
  • Headstone With Barrel Tomb And Headstone About 10 Metres South West Of Church Of St Laurence · Grade II
  • Heastone Fixed To Churchyard Wall About 25 Metres South Of Church Of St Laurence · Grade II

Services

Schools & services

  • Schools

    54

  • Avg FSM %

    46.9%

  • Childcare providers

    21

Nearest hospital: Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital (1.81 km)

Suburbs

Suburbs in ramsgate

SuburbHomesAvg EPCMedian
Ramsgate27,70266.8£260,000
Minster (Thanet)4,41770.3£180,158
Newington1,72769.4£133,000
Whitehall1,41166.8£133,000
Nethercourt1,03765.8£148,816
West Dumpton1,02267.7£152,622
Dumpton96967.2£158,758
Haine74882.2£154,020
Chilton69965.9£164,500
Cliffs End63570.3£198,000
Pegwell59766.5£164,500
Manston32470.3£198,000
Way11958.1£189,000
Sevenscore3568.7£198,000

Planning

Planning activity

  • Applications (recent)

    3,233

Show 25 recent applications
  • Erection And Display Of 1no. Digital Billboard Following Removal Of Existing
  • Erection Of A Single Storey Rear And Side Extension Following Demolition Of Existing Lean To
  • Erection And Display Of 7no Internally Illuminated Fascia Signs
  • Application For Approval Of Condition 11 (Materials) Attached To Planning Permission F/TH/22/0602 For The Erection Of 4No Part 3-Storey, Par
  • Erection Of Part Two Storey Part Single Storey Extensions And Roof Extensions Together With Alterations To Fenestration Following Partial De
  • Erection Of Part Two Storey Part Single Storey Extensions And Roof Extensions Together With Alterations To Fenestration Following Partial De
  • Application For A Certificate Of Lawful Development To Include Dropping The Kerb And Taking Down The Existing Garden Wall
  • Erection Of 1no Three Storey Building (Use Class Sui Generis) 2no Two Storey Buildings (Use Class B2 And E(C)(Ii)), And A Substation, Togeth
  • Erection Of A Two Storey Modular Building With Radio Mast
  • Erection Of A Single Storey Detached Outbuilding To The Rear For Storage Use (Retrospective)
  • TH/TPO/6(2007) - 1No Sycamore - Pollard Reduction Of Tree To 5 Metres Above Ground
  • Extension Of Vehicular Access Following Demolition Of Existing Boundary Wall
  • TH/TPO/6(2007) - 1No Sycamore - Pollard Reduction Of Tree To 5 Metres Above Ground
  • Extension Of Vehicular Access Following Demolition Of Existing Boundary Wall
  • Application For Approval Of Condition 4 (Verification Report) Attached To Planning Permission F/TH/23/1352 For The Erection Of 9No 3-Bed And
  • Application For Approval Of Condition 3 (Joinery Details) Attached To Planning Permission L/TH/25/0206 For An Application For Listed Buildin
  • Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension Together With The Erection Of A Single Storey Annexe In Rear Garden (Part-Retrospective)
  • Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension Together With The Erection Of A Single Storey Annexe In Rear Garden (Part-Retrospective)
  • Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension Together With The Erection Of A Single Storey Annexe In Rear Garden (Part-Retrospective)
  • Application For A Certificate Of Lawful Development For The Proposed Use Of Land To Station A Mobile Home Granny Annexe For Use Incidental T
  • Change Of Use Of Single Dwelling To 1no. 3 Bed Maisonette And 1no. 2 Bed Maisonette, Including Erection Of External Staircase At Basement Le
  • 1 No. Willow (T1) - Remove Right Limb Back To Main Stem Due To Lateral Tear Which Has Led To Severe Decay, Remove Over Extended Left Limb Ba
  • Change Of Use From Worship Hall To Flexible Mixed-Use Comprising Of Learning And Non-Residential Institutions (Use Class F1) And Indoor Spor
  • Erection Of A Single-Storey Side Extension Following Demolition Of Existing Conservatory And Fence, Together With Erection Of Mono-Pitch Por
  • Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension To Extend 4.55m In Depth, 2.5m To Eaves And Overall Height Of 3m

About

About property data in Ramsgate

The population here is approximately 75,986, with a median age of 43. The dominant tenure type here is owned. The dominant property type here is flat. Known risk and heritage factors here include flood zone 2 risk, a conservation area designation and 546 listed buildings. There were 12,462 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months. This town spans 14 suburbs.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in Ramsgate?

The average house price in Ramsgate is £160,563, based on 91,261 recent sales. Prices are down 4.8% year-on-year.

Is Ramsgate a good place to live?

Ramsgate 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 Ramsgate in a flood zone?

Ramsgate has areas in flood zone 2 (medium risk). Flood defences are in place nearby.

How's crime in Ramsgate?

There were 12,462 recorded crimes in Ramsgate in the last 12 months, down 5% year-on-year.

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

The average EPC score in Ramsgate is 68, with the most common rating band being C.

Nearby

Suburbs in ramsgate

RamsgateMinster (Thanet)NewingtonWhitehallNethercourtWest DumptonDumptonHaineChiltonCliffs EndPegwellManstonWaySevenscore

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).