| Council | Canterbury |
| Crime Rate | Above Average for a South East town 8% below the national average. |
| Vibe | 🍸 Dinner & Drinks |
| Demographics | 🌻 Retirees🏠 Homeowner Families |
The average house price in Whitstable is £403,495, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Whitstable house price trends over the last 30 years.
£403,495
£548,876
£211,888
£378,789
£344,454
Is Whitstable a nice place to live?
Whitstable is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Kent. It particularly appeals to retirees and homeowner families. The area boasts an excellent range of restaurants, cafes and pubs.
How safe is Whitstable?
Whitstable has an above average crime rate for a South East town, with around 69 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 8% below the national average, and about average for Kent.
What are the best schools in Whitstable?
Whitstable has 11 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School and Herne Church of England Junior School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Hampton Primary School and Herne Bay High School. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Whitstable?
The majority of residents in Whitstable identify as White (British) (92%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (94%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.