Area guide · Kent

West Dumpton, Kent

has 1,022 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 68 (the most common rating band is C). Homes here sold for a median of £152,622 across 12,330 recent sales. Prices here are down 4.8% year-on-year.

1,022Homes
£152,622-4.8%Median price
68Avg EPC score
42Median age
2,829Population

Last updated 6 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce

  • Population

    2,829

  • Households

    1,194

  • Median age

    41.9

Age bands

65+ 21%0-15 19%16-24 11%25-44 22%45-64 26%

Ethnicity

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

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 26%Semi 24%Detached 13%Terraced 37%

Build age

Pre 1900 5%1900 1944 15%1945 1999 77%2000 Plus 2%

Energy efficiency · avg score 68

A
0%
B
3%
C
53%
D
36%
E
7%
F
1%
G
0%

Tenure

Owned 60%Social 24%Private Rent 16%

Market

Market

  • Median price

    £152,622▼

  • Avg price

    £205,562

  • Sales

    12,330

  • Rent YoY

    6.0%▲

Price trend

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 6)

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Domains

  • Crime4
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  • Education5
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Safety

Safety

  • Crimes (12mo)

    265▼

By crime type

Drugs 10%Other Crime 10%Other Theft 16%Vehicle Crime 19%Criminal Damage And Arson 23%Violence And Sexual Offences 23%

Connectivity

Getting around

  • Gigabit broadband

    91.2%

  • Ultrafast broadband

    91.2%

  • Superfast broadband

    100%

  • 5G coverage

    24.6%

  • Bus stops

    11

  • Buses / day

    255

  • EV chargers

    105

Nearest rail station: Dumpton Park Rail Station (0.34 km)

Environment

Environment

  • Nearest greenspace

    160.5 m

  • Air NO₂

    7.421 µg/m³

  • Air PM

    6.6224 µg/m³

  • Road noise

    65.0-69.9

Nearest bathing water: Ramsgate Sands — rated Excellent (1.7 km)

Risk

Risk & hazard

Radon class 1 · Shrink-swell risk: Moderate

Heritage

Heritage

  • Listed buildings

    2

Designations

  • Tree Preservation Zone

Listed buildings

  • Dumpton Farm House · Grade II
  • The Brown Jug and attached boundary wall · Grade II

Services

Schools & services

  • Schools

    2

  • Avg FSM %

    68.1%

  • Childcare providers

    1

Nearest hospital: Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital (4.03 km)

Planning

Planning activity

  • Applications (recent)

    41

Show 25 recent applications
  • TH/TPO/15(1989) - 3No Poplar (T1, T2, T3) - Re-Pollard To The Original Pollard Points
  • Application For Approval Of Condition 4 (Roof Materials) Attached To Planning Permission FH/TH/21/0691 For The Erection Of A Two Storey Side
  • TH/TPO/3(2010) - T1 - False Acacia (Robinia) - Reduce Growth Overhanging Boundary Towards No 40 By Approximately 3.5m
  • Erection Of Electronic Scoreboard To Northern Boundary Together With Temporary Erection Of Metal Posts And Ball Stop Netting For Use Between
  • Erection Of A First Floor Extension To Create A 1 Bed Self Contained Flat Together With Single Storey Front Extension
  • TH/TPO/6(1984) - 1No - Holm Oak (T1) Reduce Height By A Maximum Of 3.5m, And Reduce Length Of Longest Lateral Branches By A Maximum Of 2.5m,
  • Erection Of Single Storey Side Extension And First Floor Rear Extension Following Demolition Of Existing Garage
  • Erection Of A Two Storey Rear Extension And A Single Storey Outbuilding To Rear Garden
  • TH/TPO/11(2005)T1 - 1No Beech (T1) - Crown Reduce In Height By 2m And Lateral Branches By Up To 3m
  • Application For A Certificate Of Lawful Development For The Proposed Use Of Residential Garage For Storage And Distribution Of Alcohol
  • Erection Of A Single Storey Rear Extension Together With 1No Roof Lantern
  • Erection Of Single Storey Side And Rear Extension Following Demolition Of Existing Conservatory Together With Addition Of Hipped Roof Above
  • TH/TPO/1(1997) - 1No Oak (T1) - Crown Reduce By 3m
  • Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension To Extend 6m In Depth, 3m To Eaves And Overall Height Of 3.37m
  • Erection Of Two Storey Side Extension Together With Alterations To Roof And Fenestration
  • Application For A Variation Of Condition 2 For The Approved Planning Permission FH/TH/21/1118 For The 'Erection Of First Floor Hipped Roof T
  • B/TPO/1(1956)A48 - Group Of Hawthorn And Oak Trees - Cut Back Overhang By 1.5m
  • Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension To Extend 4m In Depth, 2.5m To Eaves And Overall Height Of 3m
  • TH/TPO/5(1982) - 1No Turkey Oak - Crown Thin To Remove A Maximum Of 30% Of Crown Volume, And Cut Back Branches From Overhead Wires To Create
  • B/TPO/1(1956)A48 - 1No Turkey Oak -Reduce The Overall Height From Around 20m To 16.5m, And The Maximum Radial Spread From Around 14m To 11.5
  • B/TPO/1(1956)A48 - 1No English Oak (T1) - Reduce Height By Around 1.75m, Cut Back To The Stem The Lowest Limb Growing Over Neighbours Garden
  • Erection Of 2.7m Boundary Wall To Part Of Boundary Wall To Rear Garden Following Demolition Of Existing
  • Erection Of A Single Storey Rear Extension To Extend 4m In Depth, 2.59 To Eaves And Overall Height Of 3.1m
  • Erection Of A Single Storey Outbuilding Together With Associated Decking To Rear Of Garden
  • Part Retrospective Application For Listed Building Consent For The Erection Of A Side Conservatory And Proposed Internal Repairs To Walls

About

About property data in West Dumpton

The population here is approximately 2,829, with a median age of 42. The dominant construction era here is 1945 1999. The dominant tenure type here is owned. Known risk and heritage factors here include 2 listed buildings. There were 265 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, down 14.3% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 6. This area covers 30 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in West Dumpton?

The average house price in West Dumpton is £152,622, based on 12,330 recent sales. Prices are down 4.8% year-on-year.

Is West Dumpton a good place to live?

West Dumpton is in the 6th IMD decile, meaning it is a moderately deprived area. Crime is decreasing year-on-year.

Is West Dumpton in a flood zone?

West Dumpton is not in a designated flood zone.

How's crime in West Dumpton?

There were 265 recorded crimes in West Dumpton in the last 12 months, down 14.3% year-on-year.

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

The average EPC score in West Dumpton 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).