Ethelbert Square, Westgate-On-Sea
House prices, sold prices and local information for CT8 8SR, CT8 8SS, CT8 8SQ.
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At a glance
29 property sales on Ethelbert Square, Westgate-On-Sea have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 29 May 2025. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £129,989. Average sale prices rose from £103,875 in 2016 to £243,500 in 2025 (+134%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Ethelbert Square compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Ethelbert Square has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CT8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 13% freehold and 87% leasehold across 45 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 24 | £129,989 | 29 May 2025 |
| Terraced | 3 | £282,000 | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £300,000 | 27 Mar 2025 |
Sold prices on Ethelbert Square
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garage 18, Fodbury Court, Ethelbert Square | 1 Sep 2025 | £11,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Garage 19, Fodbury Court, Ethelbert Square | 21 Aug 2025 | £11,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, 17, Ethelbert Square CT8 8SR | 29 May 2025 | £167,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Ethelbert Square CT8 8SR | 27 Mar 2025 | £320,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Garage 8, Fodbury Court, Ethelbert Square | 12 Jun 2024 | £16,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Flat 19, Fodbury Court, Ethelbert Square CT8 8SS | 26 Apr 2024 | £112,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 31, Ethelbert Square CT8 8SR | 17 Nov 2023 | £280,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 2, 37, Ethelbert Square CT8 8SR | 10 Nov 2023 | £175,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 27, Fodbury Court, Ethelbert Square CT8 8SS | 31 Mar 2023 | £158,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 22, Fodbury Court, Ethelbert Square CT8 8SS | 21 Dec 2022 | £151,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, 17, Ethelbert Square CT8 8SR | 5 Aug 2022 | £230,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, Ellerslie Court, 39 - 41, Ethelbert Square CT8 8SR | 15 Dec 2021 | £155,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Garage 15, Fodbury Court, Ethelbert Square | 19 Oct 2021 | £6,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, Portland House, 21, Ethelbert Square CT8 8SR | 25 Aug 2021 | £136,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, Fodbury Court, Ethelbert Square CT8 8SS | 25 Jun 2021 | £120,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 15, Ethelbert Square CT8 8SR | 23 Apr 2021 | £186,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1, Ethelbert Square CT8 8SR | 19 Mar 2021 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Ethelbert Square CT8 8SR | 31 Jul 2020 | £200,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 1, Fodbury Court, Ethelbert Square CT8 8SS | 30 Apr 2020 | £134,995 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Garage 13, Fodbury Court, Ethelbert Square | 28 Apr 2020 | £4,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Flat 7, Fodbury Court, Ethelbert Square CT8 8SS | 3 Apr 2020 | £82,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, 15, Ethelbert Square CT8 8SR | 14 Oct 2019 | £123,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Parking Space 1, Fodbury Court, Ethelbert Square | 7 Oct 2019 | £12,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Parking Space 3, Fodbury Court, Ethelbert Square | 7 Oct 2019 | £12,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Parking Space 2, Fodbury Court, Ethelbert Square | 7 Oct 2019 | £12,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Parking Space 4, Fodbury Court, Ethelbert Square | 7 Oct 2019 | £12,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Flat, 27, Ethelbert Square CT8 8SR | 6 Aug 2019 | £147,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 37, Ethelbert Square CT8 8SR | 10 May 2019 | £150,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 5, Ethelbert Square CT8 8SR | 29 Mar 2019 | £296,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 33, Ethelbert Square CT8 8SR | 22 Feb 2019 | £305,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Garage 1, Fodbury Court, Ethelbert Square | 19 Feb 2019 | £8,350 | Other | Leasehold |
| Flat 27, Fodbury Court, Ethelbert Square CT8 8SS | 24 Jan 2019 | £83,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 12, Fodbury Court, Ethelbert Square CT8 8SS | 31 Oct 2018 | £122,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, Portland House, 21, Ethelbert Square CT8 8SR | 21 Sep 2018 | £125,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Garage 18, Fodbury Court, Ethelbert Square | 22 Aug 2018 | £8,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Flat 18, Fodbury Court, Ethelbert Square CT8 8SS | 20 Jul 2018 | £116,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Garage 12, Fodbury Court, Ethelbert Square | 30 May 2018 | £7,500 | Other | Leasehold |
| Flat 7, Fodbury Court, Ethelbert Square CT8 8SS | 23 Apr 2018 | £85,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, Fodbury Court, Ethelbert Square CT8 8SS | 9 Aug 2017 | £95,250 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 21, Fodbury Court, Ethelbert Square CT8 8SS | 23 Jun 2017 | £86,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, 17, Ethelbert Square CT8 8SR | 18 Nov 2016 | £117,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 12, Fodbury Court, Ethelbert Square CT8 8SS | 26 Aug 2016 | £110,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 25, Fodbury Court, Ethelbert Square CT8 8SS | 24 May 2016 | £65,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, Ellerslie Court 39-41, Ethelbert Square CT8 8SQ | 15 Apr 2016 | £102,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 13, Fodbury Court, Ethelbert Square CT8 8SS | 4 Jan 2016 | £86,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flat 3, 17, Ethelbert Square | £117,500 (Nov 2016) → £167,000 (May 2025) | +42% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 27, Fodbury Court, Ethelbert Square | £83,000 (Jan 2019) → £158,000 (Mar 2023) | +90% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 7, Fodbury Court, Ethelbert Square | £85,500 (Apr 2018) → £82,500 (Apr 2020) | -4% over 2 yrs |
| Flat 12, Fodbury Court, Ethelbert Square | £110,000 (Aug 2016) → £122,000 (Oct 2018) | +11% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Ethelbert Square
Crime
107 crimes were reported within about a mile of Ethelbert Square 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 | 42 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 7 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Drugs | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Ethelbert Square is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- North Kent coast at Margate Flood alert area
- Coast from Whitstable to Margate Flood alert area
- Groundwater flooding in East Kent 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 Ethelbert Square
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Saviour's Church of England Junior School 351 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Crispin's Infant School 193 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Ursuline College 949 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| King Ethelbert School 845 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Garlinge Primary School and Nursery 726 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Hartsdown Academy 868 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Maple Haven Ltd 10 pupils | Other independent special school | 4–18 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Birchington Church of England Primary School 422 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 1.5 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, shops and health
Train stations
- Westgate-on-Sea station 0.1 mi · 1 min walk
- Margate station 1.5 mi · 29 min walk
- Birchington-on-Sea station 1.6 mi · 32 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Carlton Cinema (adj, St Mildred's Road) 1 min walk
- Railway Station (adj, Station Road) 1 min walk
- Adrian Square (opp, Westgate Bay Avenue) 3 min walk
- Roxburgh Road (S-bound, Roxburgh Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Westgate Surgery
60 Westgate Bay Avenue, Westgate-On-Sea · 0.1 mi - Birchington Medical Centre
Minnis Road, Birchington · 1.8 mi - The Limes Medical Centre
Trinity Square, Margate · 2.1 mi - Northdown & Dashwood Surgery
Northdown Park Road, Margate · 2.9 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Westgate-On-Sea · 0.1 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Garlinge Margate BP · 0.7 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Margate Canterbury Rd Express · 1.2 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Birchington The Square · 1.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.1 mi
- Paydens Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Baxters Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Mydentist · 0.1 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.1 mi
- Station Road Dental Surgery · 1.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 3 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 | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 47.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 49.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 3.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,010 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 11.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 27.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,903 |
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.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 88% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 91% | 92% |
Share of homes across Thanet with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. 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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Who lives around Ethelbert Square
Ethnic group
| Here | Thanet | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93.8% | 93% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.4% | 1.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.9% | 1% |
Religion
| Here | Thanet | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47% | 46.7% |
| No religion | 44.2% | 44.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Thanet | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 90.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 9.2% | 9.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Thanet | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 28% | 26.3% |
| No qualifications | 23.5% | 21.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.6% | 16.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.4% | 14.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 6.2% |
| Other qualifications | 3.5% | 3.1% |
General health
| Here | Thanet | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.8% | 42% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 35% |
| Fair health | 18% | 15.8% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 5.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Thanet | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 50.9% | 43.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 30.9% | 26.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 13.5% | 22.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 4.7% | 8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Thanet.
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