Town comparison
Deal vs Margate
Which is better to live in? 11.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Margate is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 17% lower. Deal has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Deal edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Deal
£344,050
Margate
£294,819
Crime Rate
Deal
78.1
Margate
103.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Deal
100.0%
Margate
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Deal
391.2
Margate
387.3
EPC Rating
Deal
70
Margate
71.4
Median Income
Deal
£33,352
Margate
£28,101
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Deal commands an average of £344,050, compared with £294,819 in Margate – a difference of 17%. The most affordable entry point in Deal is a flat at £199,478, while in Margate it is a flat at £169,852.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 20% pricier in Deal (£521,332 vs £435,216).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Margate prices grew faster — 46% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastDeal has a crime rate of 78.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 33% lower than Margate at 103.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Deal is violent-crime, while in Margate 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 EastFamilies may prefer Deal, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Margate. There are 7 schools in Deal and 14 in Margate.
Deal School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Margate School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Deal | Margate |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 14 |
| Primary | 6 | 11 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 391.2 Mbps in Deal and 387.3 Mbps in Margate. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Deal and 97.8% in Margate. Gigabit availability stands at 74.7% in Deal and 73.2% in Margate.
Deal is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (391 vs 387 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Margate leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Deal averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Deal and £1,116 in Margate. 61.7% of homes in Deal have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Margate.
Margate has more energy-efficient housing — 64.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,352 in Deal and £28,101 in Margate. The median age is 46.5 in Deal and 46.1 in Margate. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Deal versus 61.4% in Margate. Employment rates stand at 53% in Deal and 51.3% in Margate.
| Indicator | Deal | Margate |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,992 | 63,315 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £33,352 | £28,101 |
| Employment Rate | 53% | 51.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 61.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27% | 26.3% |
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