Town Pop. 41,319

Living in Ramsgate: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ramsgate scores 53/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Ramsgate most outperforms the national norm: 72/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 22/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 3 scored places sharing the CT10 postcode district, Ramsgate ranks 2nd. That puts Ramsgate in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: CT10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
22
147.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 2,517 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 971 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 509 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
Shoplifting 500 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Other theft 388 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
other 1,193 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 375 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 271 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 196 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 7.5 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 10.8 µg/m³
72
Green Space 30
Parks Ample 31
Sports Pitches Ample 44
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 20
Bowling Greens Ample 4
Playgrounds Ample 21

Services

Schools
67
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 18 in area · 26 within 4km
2Outstanding13Good1Requires Improvement2Ungraded
  • Laleham Gap SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Ramsgate, Holy Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • Chilton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Christ Church Church of England Junior School, RamsgatePrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Dame Janet Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ellington Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Enterprise Learning AllianceAlternative provision · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Foreland Fields SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Newington Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Newlands Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
61
A&E departmentsEstuary View Medical Centre15.9 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital24.2 mi
William Harvey Hospital24.3 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
4 GP surgeries in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity4,652 patients per GP
5dentists9pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
62
Full fibre (FTTP)80.6%
available across Thanet
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 1,070 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
25
Employment rate53.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.1%Unemployed3.8%Retired24.3%Student4.1%Other inactive14.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary33.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)25%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership57.3%
Among the most-deprived 26% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
37
Council tax Thanet · 2026-27
A £1,661
B £1,937
C £2,214
D £2,491
E £3,045
F £3,598
G £4,152
H £4,982
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
72
Ramsgate 0.1 mi
Dumpton Park 0.9 mi
Broadstairs 1.8 mi
J13 M20 19.9 mi
J13 M20 20.3 mi
J12 M20 20.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
65
Pubs & Bars Ample 47
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 55
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 37
Retail Shopping Ample 130
Takeaways Ample 37
Fitness Ample 13

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £258,000 268
Detached £382,500 31
Semi-detached £280,000 87
Terraced £240,000 107
Flat / Maisonette £160,000 43
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£139k £233k £330k £424k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Broadstairs 58 1.8 mi away ⇄
Minster (Thanet) 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Cliffs End 35 2.9 mi away ⇄
Margate 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
Sandwich 47 5.3 mi away ⇄
Monkton (Thanet) 40 5.4 mi away ⇄
Weddington 0 6.2 mi away ⇄
Worth 49 6.5 mi away ⇄
Woodnesborough 46 6.7 mi away ⇄
St Nicholas at Wade 34 6.7 mi away ⇄
Ash (Dover) 41 6.9 mi away ⇄
Eastry 37 7.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ramsgate a nice place to live?

Ramsgate is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Ramsgate is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Ramsgate?

Crime levels in Ramsgate are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 22/100. There were 6,078 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ramsgate?

Among the top-rated schools in Ramsgate are Laleham Gap School and Ramsgate, Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 18 rated schools in Ramsgate in total.

What are house prices like in Ramsgate?

The current median house price in Ramsgate is £258,000, around 9% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £382,500, semi-detached £280,000, terraced £240,000, flat £160,000. There were 268 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Ramsgate in context

See where Ramsgate ranks among the best places to live in Kent

Postcode districts in Ramsgate

CT10 57 ⇄
CT11 54 ⇄
CT12 49 ⇄

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