The Retreat, Ramsgate
House prices, sold prices and local information for CT12 6ET.
At a glance
9 property sales on The Retreat, Ramsgate have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £217,506. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £265,627. That is 24% below the Ramsgate average of £286,526 over the same period. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on The Retreat compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CT12 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 8 | £265,627 | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Flat | 1 | £140,000 | 21 Nov 2025 |
Sold prices on The Retreat
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12, The Retreat CT12 6ET | 30 Jan 2026 | £295,012 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, The Retreat CT12 6ET | 21 Nov 2025 | £140,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 14, The Retreat CT12 6ET | 19 Sep 2025 | £325,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, The Retreat CT12 6ET | 27 Jun 2025 | £270,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, The Retreat CT12 6ET | 1 Dec 2023 | £200,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, The Retreat CT12 6ET | 20 Nov 2023 | £310,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, The Retreat CT12 6ET | 9 Nov 2018 | £290,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, The Retreat CT12 6ET | 30 Jun 2017 | £215,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, The Retreat CT12 6ET | 10 Feb 2017 | £220,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 11, The Retreat | £220,000 (Feb 2017) → £310,000 (Nov 2023) | +41% over 7 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near The Retreat
Crime
271 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Retreat in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 106 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 21 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Drugs | 11 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Retreat is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Coast from Whitstable to Margate Flood alert area
- Groundwater flooding in East Kent Flood alert area
- Coast at Ramsgate Flood alert area
- Coast from Ramsgate to Kingsdown Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near The Retreat
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Arts Primary School 409 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Small Haven School 35 pupils | Other independent special school | 6–19 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Newington Community Primary School 692 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy 120 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Ellington Infant School 155 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Dame Janet Primary Academy 291 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Laleham Gap School 253 pupils | Foundation special school | 4–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Royal Harbour Academy 1,045 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Requires improvement Report | 0.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Ramsgate station 0.4 mi · 9 min walk
- Dumpton Park station 1.3 mi · 25 min walk
- Thanet Parkway station 1.7 mi · 35 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Bush Avenue (W-bound, Bush Avenue) 2 min walk
- The Windmill (opp, Newington Road) 3 min walk
- Bush Avenue (E-bound, Bush Avenue) 3 min walk
- The Windmill (adj, Newington Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Newington Road Surgery
100 Newington Road, Ramsgate · 0.1 mi - Summerhill Surgery
243 Margate Road, Ramsgate · 0.5 mi - St Peter's Surgery
Thanet Community Health Hub, Northwood Road, Broadstairs · 1.3 mi - The Grange Practice
The Montefiore Medical Centre, Dumpton Park Drive, Ramsgate · 1.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 2 of 10 · Crime: decile 2 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 60.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 27.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 694 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,747 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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