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Property Price Trends
CT8 8BA
What are the historical property price trends?
Explore the yearly trends in property prices for the CT8 postcode district in the UK. Stay informed and make smart real estate decisions based on the accurate, analysed data.
Property Price Trends
CT8
Most Expensive Property
£545,000
17 Linden Road, CT8 8BY
Sold: 28 November 2023
Cheapest Property
£83,000
Ellerslie Court 39 41 Flat 4 Ethelbert Square, CT8 8SQ
Sold: 21 August 2003
£283,000
The average house price in Thanet was £283,000 in November 2024 (provisional), down 4.4% from November 2023. Across the South East, the average house price rose slightly by 1.4% over the same period.
£1,026
Private rents rose to an average of £1,026 in December 2024, an annual increase of 8.9% from £942 in December 2023. This was higher than the rise in the South East (7.9%) over the year.
£240,000
The average price paid by first-time buyers was £240,000 in November 2024 (provisional). This was 4.0% lower than the average of £249,000 in November 2023 (revised).
£290,000
For homes bought with a mortgage, the average house price was £290,000 in November 2024 (provisional). This was 4.3% lower than the average of £303,000 in November 2023 (revised).
Data last updated: 17 Feb 2025. Data extracted from ONS housing prices/rents: inflation and price indices by local authority (Thanet, E07000114). Rent estimates are provisional, and are for the latest 2 months.
Local House Price Trends
Have property prices been rising or falling in CT8 8BA?
The graph below shows the five-year capital growth figures for properties for the CT8 postcode district. Figures show year-on-year capital growth and not accumulative growth over the five-year period.
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Regional Property Analysis
What trends is the property market seeing in Kent?
For Homebuyers:
In Kent, the property market for homebuyers has seen a steady increase in house prices over the past year. The average house price in Kent is currently around £350,000, with areas such as Canterbury (CT1-CT4) and Tunbridge Wells (TN1-TN4) being particularly popular due to their historic charm and good transport links. However, the availability of housing stock in these areas is limited, leading to competitive bidding and potential price increases. Homebuyers looking for more affordable options may want to consider areas like Ashford (TN23-TN27) and Gillingham (ME7-ME8), where prices are slightly lower but still offer good amenities and schools.
For Renters:
Rent prices in Kent have also been on the rise, with the average monthly rent for a two-bedroom property currently standing at around £1,200. Popular rental areas include Maidstone (ME14-ME17) and Sevenoaks (TN13-TN16), where demand is high due to their proximity to London and excellent schools. However, the availability of rental properties in these areas is limited, so renters may need to act quickly to secure a property. For more affordable rental options, areas like Folkestone (CT19-CT20) and Dover (CT16-CT17) offer lower rent prices while still providing easy access to amenities and transport links.
For Investors:
Kent presents a lucrative opportunity for property investors, with strong demand for rental properties and a steady increase in house prices. Areas like Dartford (DA1-DA4) and Gravesend (DA11-DA12) offer good rental yields, with average yields of around 5-6%. Additionally, with major infrastructure projects such as the Lower Thames Crossing and the potential expansion of high-speed rail services, investing in areas like Ashford (TN23-TN27) and Sittingbourne (ME9-ME10) could yield long-term capital growth. However, investors should be mindful of the competitive market in popular areas like Canterbury and Tunbridge Wells, where prices may be higher but rental demand is strong.
For Homebuyers:
In Kent, the property market for homebuyers has seen a steady increase in house prices over the past year. The average house price in Kent is currently around £350,000, with areas such as Canterbury (CT1-CT4) and Tunbridge Wells (TN1-TN4) being particularly popular due to their historic charm and good transport links. However, the availability of housing stock in these areas is limited, leading to competitive bidding and potential price increases. Homebuyers looking for more affordable options may want to consider areas like Ashford (TN23-TN27) and Gillingham (ME7-ME8), where prices are slightly lower but still offer good amenities and schools.
For Renters:
Rent prices in Kent have also been on the rise, with the average monthly rent for a two-bedroom property currently standing at around £1,200. Popular rental areas include Maidstone (ME14-ME17) and Sevenoaks (TN13-TN16), where demand is high due to their proximity to London and excellent schools. However, the availability of rental properties in these areas is limited, so renters may need to act quickly to secure a property. For more affordable rental options, areas like Folkestone (CT19-CT20) and Dover (CT16-CT17) offer lower rent prices while still providing easy access to amenities and transport links.
For Investors:
Kent presents a lucrative opportunity for property investors, with strong demand for rental properties and a steady increase in house prices. Areas like Dartford (DA1-DA4) and Gravesend (DA11-DA12) offer good rental yields, with average yields of around 5-6%. Additionally, with major infrastructure projects such as the Lower Thames Crossing and the potential expansion of high-speed rail services, investing in areas like Ashford (TN23-TN27) and Sittingbourne (ME9-ME10) could yield long-term capital growth. However, investors should be mindful of the competitive market in popular areas like Canterbury and Tunbridge Wells, where prices may be higher but rental demand is strong.
Last updated on 31 May 2025. Property market analysis is based on official data, and interpreted using neural networks (machine learning model), and subject to our Terms and Conditions.
Yield for CT8 8BA
Estimated yield for property investors
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Yield
The estimated yield for the CT8 8BA postcode area is %, compared to the national average yield of 3.8%.
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Property sales
What houses have been sold in CT8 8BA?
The recently sold properties table lists homes around CT8 8BA that have been recorded by HM Land Registry, and their sold prices.
Price paid information is not personal, but property-related information. All commercial transactions, sales that have not been lodged with HM Land Registry or sales that were not for full market value are excluded.
| Date | Price | Property Address | Property Type | Estate Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 November 2023 | £380,000 | 20 Quex Road, Westgate On Sea, CT8 8AT | Detached | Freehold |
| 23 November 2023 | £245,000 | 2 Belmont Road, Westgate On Sea, CT8 8AX | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 28 November 2023 | £545,000 | 17 Linden Road, Westgate On Sea, CT8 8BY | Detached | Freehold |
| 10 November 2023 | £410,000 | 57 Minster Road, Westgate On Sea, CT8 8DA | Terraced | Freehold |
| 09 December 2022 | £349,995 | 19 Lymington Road, Westgate On Sea, CT8 8ER | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 15 December 2023 | £180,000 | Turnstones Court, 105 Flat 12 Westgate Bay Avenue, Westgate On Sea, CT8 8NX | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 29 February 2024 | £133,334 | St Clements, 67 Apartment 9 St Mildreds Road, Westgate On Sea, CT8 8RL | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 29 September 2003 | £89,995 | Ellerslie Court 39 41 Flat 6 Ethelbert Square, Westgate On Sea, CT8 8SQ | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 21 August 2003 | £83,000 | Ellerslie Court 39 41 Flat 4 Ethelbert Square, Westgate On Sea, CT8 8SQ | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 30 November 2007 | £130,000 | Ellerslie Court 39 41 Flat 6 Ethelbert Square, Westgate On Sea, CT8 8SQ | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 18 April 2005 | £109,000 | Ellerslie Court 39 41 Flat 6 Ethelbert Square, Westgate On Sea, CT8 8SQ | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 09 February 2024 | £202,000 | 61 Flat 3 Westgate Bay Avenue, Westgate On Sea, CT8 8SW | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
Please note that house prices for properties sold in and around CT8 8BA during this period do not reflect current values of properties in this postcode area, they are the prices paid at the time of sale. Prices paid is property price data for single residential property sales in England and Wales, sold on the market at full market value, and lodged with the Land Registry for registration.
For more information about the statistical data sets contained on this page, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets.
Average monthly mortgage payments
Data on this page contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Property data and analysis from PropertyData.co.uk.
Statistical Data Sets
Statistics extracted are from the UK House Price Index, published each month from HM Land Registry, and broken down into Country, Region, and County level.
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