Margate vs Folkestone
A side-by-side comparison of two popular UK areas based on official data.
| Metric | Margate | Folkestone |
|---|---|---|
| Region | South East | South East |
| Type | Town | Town |
| Median price | £275k | £266k |
| Price change (YoY) | 0.0% | -2.9% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 80 | 73 |
| Schools | 22 | 25 |
| Good/Outstanding | 22 | 22 |
| Transport | Excellent | Excellent |
| Population | 64,444 | 53,622 |
Margate
Revitalised Kent seaside town with Turner Contemporary gallery, old town charm, and vintage scene.
View full area guide →Folkestone
Kent port town reinvented as a creative quarter with harbour arm dining and art trails.
View full area guide →Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Margate or Folkestone?
Folkestone is more affordable with a median house price of £266k, compared to £275k in Margate.
Is Margate or Folkestone safer?
Folkestone has a lower crime rate at 73 per 1,000 residents, compared to 80 per 1,000 in Margate. Crime data is from Police.uk.
Which has better schools, Margate or Folkestone?
Margate has a higher proportion of Good or Outstanding schools at 100%, compared to 88% in Folkestone. Ratings are from Ofsted.
Should I live in Margate or Folkestone?
It depends on your priorities. Margate offers £275k median prices with excellent transport, while Folkestone has £266k median prices with excellent transport. Compare the full data to decide which suits your needs.