Town comparison
Deal vs Ramsgate
Which is better to live in? 8.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Ramsgate is about 29% cheaper on average. Deal has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Deal edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Deal
£344,050
Ramsgate
£265,761
Crime Rate
Deal
78.1
Ramsgate
103.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Deal
100.0%
Ramsgate
87.5%
Avg Download Speed
Deal
391.2
Ramsgate
395.6
EPC Rating
Deal
70
Ramsgate
71.4
Median Income
Deal
£33,352
Ramsgate
£28,101
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Ramsgate is £265,761, which is 29% less than Deal at £344,050. The most affordable entry point in Deal is a flat at £199,478, while in Ramsgate it is a flat at £151,803.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 31% pricier in Deal (£199,478 vs £151,803).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Deal prices grew faster — 31% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Deal (78.1 per 1,000) compared to Ramsgate (103.8 per 1,000), a 33% difference. The most common crime category in Deal 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 EastDeal has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 87.5% in Ramsgate. Deal has 7 schools in total, while Ramsgate has 12.
Deal School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 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 | Deal | Ramsgate |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 12 |
| Primary | 6 | 10 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 87.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ramsgate offers faster average downloads at 395.6 Mbps, compared to 391.2 Mbps in Deal. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Deal and 99.2% in Ramsgate. Gigabit availability stands at 74.7% in Deal and 75.1% in Ramsgate.
Ramsgate is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (396 vs 391 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ramsgate are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 70 (band C) in Deal. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Deal and £1,116 in Ramsgate. 61.7% of homes in Deal have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Ramsgate.
Ramsgate 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 Ramsgate. The median age is 46.5 in Deal and 46.1 in Ramsgate. Employment rates stand at 53% in Deal and 51.3% in Ramsgate. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Deal versus 61.4% in Ramsgate.
| Indicator | Deal | Ramsgate |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,992 | 42,031 |
| 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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