House prices in Thanet
The median price paid for a home in Thanet was £285,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,860 sales. House prices in Thanet rose 1.8% in the year to September 2026, and are 1.8% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Thanet was 23% lower than the median for South East (£370,000). The average private rent in Thanet was £1,118 a month in August 2026, 3.6% up on a year earlier (ONS). Thanet had 10.7 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Thanet stands out
- Over the five years to September 2026, prices in Thanet had the 34th smallest price rise of 317 local authorities in England and Wales (+1.8%).
- Thanet is the 32nd most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the Indices of Deprivation 2025.
House prices in Thanet
The median price paid in Thanet was £285,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,860 sales, or £3,278 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | South East |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £433,500 | 398 | £4,000 | −2.0% | +2.0% | £590,000 |
| Semi-detached | £300,000 | 539 | £3,471 | −4.8% | +1.7% | £400,000 |
| Terraced | £255,000 | 535 | £3,013 | −1.9% | +4.1% | £320,000 |
| Flats | £163,125 | 388 | £2,833 | −5.2% | +1.9% | £213,000 |
Compared with South East and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanet | £285,000 | +1.8% | +1.8% | £3,278 | −2.5% |
| South East | £370,000 | −1.3% | +4.2% | £4,310 | −1.2% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Thanet sold for a median £3,278 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 24% lower than the figure for South East (£4,310).
Thanet has the 155th highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 8th lowest of 64 local authorities in South East.
Its +1.8% change over the year is the 54th biggest price rise of 317 in England and Wales, and the 6th biggest rise of 64 local authorities in South East.
Deprivation in Thanet
Thanet is the 32nd most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 32nd |
| Income | 39th |
| Employment | 11th |
| Education and skills | 39th |
| Health | 60th |
| Crime | 16th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 54th |
| Living environment | 112th |
Rents in Thanet
The average private rent in Thanet was £1,118 a month in August 2026, 3.6% up on a year earlier. Rents in Thanet are 37.3% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Thanet has the 141st highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 5th lowest of 64 local authorities in South East.
How many homes sell in Thanet
1,665 homes were sold in Thanet in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.17 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Thanet were 6.9% up on the year before and 39.8% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 60th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 13th most of 64 local authorities in South East.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Thanet
The police recorded 14,748 crimes in Thanet in the 12 months to August 2026, 10.7 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Thanet fell 3.7% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 11.5% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4.73 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 4.49 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.13 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.32 |
Thanet has the 47th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 5th highest of 64 local authorities in South East.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Broadband and mobile in Thanet
79.2% of premises in Thanet can get gigabit broadband and 97.8% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 79.2% can get full fibre, and 0.8% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 53rd lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
88.9% of premises in Thanet get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Thanet
In the year ending June 2025, 7,293 people moved to Thanet from elsewhere in the UK and 5,512 moved away, a net gain of 1,781 (12.5 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Canterbury 934
- Dover 555
- Medway 330
Most moved out to
- Canterbury 750
- Dover 614
- Medway 153
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Thanet
How much does a house cost in Thanet?
The median price paid for a home in Thanet was £285,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £433,500; semi-detached £300,000; terraced £255,000; flats £163,125.
Are house prices in Thanet going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Thanet rose 1.8%, and over five years it rose 1.8%. Across South East prices fell 1.3% over the same year.
How much is rent in Thanet?
The average private rent in Thanet was £1,118 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £773; 2 bed £1,004; 3 bed £1,229; 4+ bed £1,681.
Is Thanet a safe place to live?
Thanet had 10.7 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 47th highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for South East was 7.2. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Thanet?
79.2% of premises in Thanet can get full fibre and 79.2% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Dover 15 km
- Canterbury 18 km
- Swale 35 km
- Folkestone and Hythe 40 km
- Ashford 44 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.