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.
Properties for sale in Margate
Neighbourhoods in Margate
Navigate through our locations to find the location of your next house in Margate, Kent for sale or to rent.
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
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £288,324 | 3% |
257 Properties |
| 2025 | £280,794 | -4% |
719 Properties |
| 2024 | £290,841 | -1% |
660 Properties |
| 2023 | £294,175 | 1% |
581 Properties |
| 2022 | £290,541 | 8% |
881 Properties |
| 2021 | £268,224 | 11% |
1,035 Properties |
| 2020 | £238,542 | 6% |
716 Properties |
| 2019 | £223,166 | -4% |
780 Properties |
| 2018 | £232,693 | 11% |
856 Properties |
| 2017 | £206,593 | 4% |
1,131 Properties |
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 |
Transport in Margate
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