About Broadstairs

Broadstairs is a seaside town located in the county of Kent, in the south-east of England. It lies along the coast of the English Channel and is known for its long sandy beach and promenade. The town has a mix of Victorian and Edwardian architecture, with many buildings reflecting its history as a popular holiday destination in the 19th century. The harbour area features a small marina and a range of waterside cafes and shops. Broadstairs is easily accessible from nearby towns and cities, with good rail connections to London and other parts of the region. The town also hosts a number of cultural events throughout the year, including the annual Dickens Festival, which celebrates the town’s association with the author Charles Dickens. The postcode area for Broadstairs is CT10.

Local Government

District Thanet
County Kent
Ward Bradstowe
Constituency South Thanet
Parish Broadstairs and St. Peters
Region South East

Property Prices 4,114 sales

Average Price £420K
£100 £7.91M
Detached £555K 1,317
Semi £367K 1,122
Terraced £319K 631
Flat £253K 838

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Broadstairs Train Station 0.4 miles
Dumpton Park Train Station 0.9 miles
Ramsgate Train Station 1.7 miles
Margate Train Station 3.5 miles
Westgate-On-Sea Train Station 4.7 miles
Minster Train Station 5.5 miles

Location

Notable & Famous People from Broadstairs 5 people

Bruce Robinson
Screenwriter
British screenwriter and film director
Doug Bing
Association football player
British association football player (1928-2013)
Edward Heath
Military personnel
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1970 to 1974
Richard Rodney Bennett
Composer
British composer and pianist (1936-2012)
Tommy Bing
Association football player
English footballer (1931-2015)