Houses for sale in Margate, Kent


House Prices in Margate

Properties in Margate have an average house price of £288k and had 2,217 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Margate is an area in Kent with 20,073 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £1.13M.


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Property price trends in Margate

According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Margate sold for £288,324 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 27,132 sales logged over the past 31 years.

Prices have softened over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £294,175, that's a fall of roughly 2%.

Looking back five years, average prices are up about 7.5% since 2021, a gain of around £20,100 in cash terms.

Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £197,705, so the typical sold price has climbed about 45.8% since then, roughly 3.8% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace edges up closer to 4.8%.

Frequently asked questions about Margate


What is the average price for a property for sale in Margate?

The average price for a property for sale in Margate is £288,165. This amount is 27% lower than the average price in Kent. There are more than 10,000 property listings for sale in Margate.


What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Margate?

The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Margate are Westbrook at an average of £398,819, Cliftonville East at an average of £371,679 and Garlinge at an average of £314,035.


What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Margate?

The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Margate are Margate Central at an average of £228,928, Cliftonville West at an average of £240,238 and Thanet Villages at an average of £246,695.


Which train stations are available in or near Margate?

Some of the train stations available in or near Margate are Margate, Westgate-On-Sea and Broadstairs.


Property Price Paid in Margate by Year

The average sold property price by year was:

Year Average Sold Price Price Change
Sold Properties More information
2026 £288,324
Price increase
3%
257 Properties
2025 £280,794
Price decrease
-4%
719 Properties
2024 £290,841
Price decrease
-1%
660 Properties
2023 £294,175
Price increase
1%
581 Properties
2022 £290,541
Price increase
8%
881 Properties
2021 £268,224
Price increase
11%
1,035 Properties
2020 £238,542
Price increase
6%
716 Properties
2019 £223,166
Price decrease
-4%
780 Properties
2018 £232,693
Price increase
11%
856 Properties
2017 £206,593
Price increase
4%
1,131 Properties
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

Property Price per Property Type in Margate

Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.

The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:

Property Type Average Sold Price Sold Properties
Detached House £482,860.00 300 Detached Houses
Flat £167,482.00 755 Flats
Semi Detached House £346,076.00 458 Semi Detached Houses
Terraced House £296,948.00 704 Terraced Houses
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

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