Town comparison
Broadstairs vs Ramsgate
Which is better to live in? 1.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Ramsgate is about 56% cheaper on average. Broadstairs has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Broadstairs edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broadstairs
£414,686
Ramsgate
£265,761
Crime Rate
Broadstairs
103.8
Ramsgate
103.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broadstairs
100.0%
Ramsgate
87.5%
Avg Download Speed
Broadstairs
418
Ramsgate
395.6
EPC Rating
Broadstairs
71.4
Ramsgate
71.4
Median Income
Broadstairs
£28,101
Ramsgate
£28,101
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Ramsgate is £265,761, which is 56% less than Broadstairs at £414,686. The most affordable entry point in Broadstairs is a flat at £242,179, while in Ramsgate it is a flat at £151,803.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 60% pricier in Broadstairs (£242,179 vs £151,803).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Broadstairs prices grew faster — 37% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Broadstairs (103.8 per 1,000) compared to Ramsgate (103.8 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Broadstairs is violent-crime, while in Ramsgate it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastBroadstairs has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 87.5% in Ramsgate. Broadstairs has 10 schools in total, while Ramsgate has 12.
Broadstairs School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ramsgate School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 12 schools (10 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broadstairs | Ramsgate |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 12 |
| Primary | 7 | 10 |
| Secondary | 3 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 87.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadstairs offers faster average downloads at 418.0 Mbps, compared to 395.6 Mbps in Ramsgate. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Broadstairs and 99.2% in Ramsgate. Gigabit availability stands at 80.6% in Broadstairs and 75.1% in Ramsgate.
Broadstairs is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (418 vs 396 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Broadstairs are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 71.4 (band C) in Ramsgate. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,116 in Broadstairs and £1,116 in Ramsgate. 64.6% of homes in Broadstairs have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Ramsgate.
Broadstairs has more energy-efficient housing — 64.6% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,101 in Broadstairs and £28,101 in Ramsgate. The median age is 46.1 in Broadstairs and 46.1 in Ramsgate. Employment rates stand at 51.3% in Broadstairs and 51.3% in Ramsgate. Owner-occupancy is 61.4% in Broadstairs versus 61.4% in Ramsgate.
| Indicator | Broadstairs | Ramsgate |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,780 | 42,031 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,101 | £28,101 |
| Employment Rate | 51.3% | 51.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.4% | 61.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.3% | 26.3% |
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