Cliff Street Ramsgate, Thanet
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (CT11), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 40303134.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2015 the median was £260,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 2, D: 1, E: 2).
- Flood: 4 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Thanet costs £2,491 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 58% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ramsgate, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 150 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 12 to 17 m above sea level.
- Noise: 12 of its 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Grange Practice, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 618 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £116,000 | £116,000 | £116,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £600,000 | £600,000 | £600,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2015 | FLAT 4, 4 WEST CLIFF MANSIONS CT11 9HY | Flat or maisonette | £260,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Oct 2013 | FLAT 1, 4 WEST CLIFF MANSIONS CT11 9HY | Flat or maisonette | £116,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Mar 2007 | FLAT 3, 4 WEST CLIFF MANSIONS CT11 9HY | Terraced | £600,000 | |
| 24 Dec 2001 | 2, WEST CLIFF MANSIONS CT11 9HY | Semi-detached | £190,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 98 m². Most common: Flat (6); Maisonette, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1900-1929 (4); before 1900 (2); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Thanet in 2026-27: Band D £2,491 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,661 | £1,937 | £2,214 | £2,491 | £3,044 | £3,598 | £4,152 | £4,982 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (44% of about 1,360 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Ramsgate Conservation Area. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 4.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Ramsgate ED.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 1-12 West Cliff Arcade, grade II
- 2, WEST CLIFF MANSIONS, grade II
- 3, ROSE HILL, grade II
- 5, ROSE HILL, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 10 Cliff Street, Ramsgate: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (30 m)
- 10 Cliff Street: up to 8 homes, permissioned (40 m)
- 1 Ethelbert Terrace, permissioned (100 m)
- 32 Sea View Road: up to 1 home, permissioned (100 m)
- 10 Effingham Street RAMSGATE: up to 2 homes, permissioned (140 m)
- Land Adjacent 1 To 5 Effingham Street: up to 1 home, permissioned (170 m)
- 1D Devonshire Gardens, permissioned (200 m)
- Land Adjacent 30 and 32 High Street and 9 Cavendish Street Ramsgate: up to 2 homes, permissioned (210 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT11 9HY | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CT11 9HX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 12 m and 17 m above sea level (14 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT11 9HX | 100% | 58% | 58% | 0% |
| CT11 9HY | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ramsgate 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Dumpton Park 45,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Broadstairs 794,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Leopold Street Ramsgate | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Cecil Street Council Offices Margate | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Ramsgate Ferry Terminal | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Leopold Street Multi-storey Car Park | 70 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 56.9 km (35 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 102 km (64 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Grange Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 210 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ivy House Dental Practice | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Police station | Ramsgate Police Station | 150 m |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cash machine 2 Queen Street Halifax | 190 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 740 m² | 150 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Luke's Recreation Ground 8,660 m² | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 8,970 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 8 parks and gardens, 4.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Albion Place Gardens, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 300 m east. 347 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade I and 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Albion Place Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 300 m east |
| The Clock House | Listed building, Grade II* | 320 m east |
| The Royal Harbour, Ramsgate | Listed building, Grade II* | 360 m south-east |
| Church of St George | Listed building, Grade I | 460 m (0.3 miles) north |
| 124, High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 490 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Sands | Beach | 670 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Ramsgate Beach | Beach | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| East Cliff | Cliff or slope | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Staner Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Cliffsend Point | Wetland | 3.3 km (2 miles) west |
| Mocketts Wood | Wood | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 12 |
12 of the street's 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Thanet: see them on the Thanet page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Priory Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate | Primary | 7–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ellington Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Newlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ramsgate, Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Chilton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ramsgate Arts Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Temple Yacht Club CT11 9HY | Other catering premises | 20 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2025 |
| The Galley CT11 8LH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Marc-Pierres Kitchen CT11 8LH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2025 |
| The Royal British Legion CT11 9HS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | 5 Very good | 16 Feb 2024 |
| RC Roastery CT11 9DS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Nisa CT11 9EJ | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Gather & Ltd CT11 9LG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Waitrose Ltd CT11 9EJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 100 m | 5 Very good | 5 Oct 2026 |
| The Little Brick House Cafe CT11 9ER | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Coco Latino CT11 9LG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Elysium Coffee Lounge CT11 9HD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Bakehouse 21 CT11 9HD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Mariners CT11 9DS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 4 Good | 30 May 2024 |
| The Hovelling Boat Inn CT11 9DS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Sunrise Cafe Restaurant CT11 9DS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 208 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 152 |
| Shoplifting | 73 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 |
| Other theft | 32 |
| Drugs | 27 |
| Public order | 26 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Robbery | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Police Station (103); On or near Grundy'S Hill (77); On or near York Street (67); On or near Cavendish Street (56); On or near Shopping Area (50).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 63% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 35% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 42% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 36% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Rose Hill · West Cliff Arcade · York Terrace · Sion Passage · Military Road · Cliff Street · Grundy's Hill · Sion Hill · Prince's Street · Adelaide Gardens · Leopold Street · Military Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.