Deal Area Guide

If you’re looking for a home on the Kent coast, property in Deal offers you all the delights of a beautiful seaside town with an award-winning high street. A vibrant artistic hub, Deal is bursting with trendy stores and independent galleries, while fast trains to London offer easy trips to the capital.

Welcome to Deal

With its pedestrianised centre, scenic promenade and stylish waterfront restaurants, Deal is a welcoming coastal hub with something for everyone. Today you can still see examples of its Georgian architecture as you stroll around the town, along with thriving shops, markets and local businesses that make Deal the ideal place to call home.

Why families love Deal

Deal offers so much for families  – and one of the best things about the town is the fantastic choice of schools in the local area. Sandown and Northbourne primary schools are both well-regarded for younger kids, while Sir Roger Manwood’s Grammar and Sandwich Technology School are both close by for pupils aged 11 and over.

Getting around in Deal

Property in Deal benefits from excellent transport links to destinations across Kent and the South East, including Canterbury, which is just over half an hour away via the A257. When it comes to rail travel, you'll find regular services to both St Pancras, just an hour and a half direct, and Charing Cross, a journey of just over two hours. Deal's proximity to Dover also makes for easy day trips to Europe via ferry.

A short history of Deal

Deal’s status as an important shipping port dates back to the 13th century, although there is evidence of people living in the area since Roman times. Despite not having its own harbour, Deal’s location where the Channel meets the North Sea made it a useful stopping point for ships of all sizes. Once an essential site for defence, Deal still has two of its three Tudor castles, designed as artillery forts to protect the coast against invasion.

Days out in Deal

Those who love the great outdoors will never be short of things to do in Deal. Take a walk along the pebbled beach and visit the famous pier, which dates back to the 1950s and features a café with glass walls where you can grab a drink and look out over the sea. Nearby, you’ll find Deal and Walmer castles, both of which are well worth a look with exhibitions, guided tours and picturesque grounds to explore.

Leisure and Dining in Deal

Named High Street of the Year by the Daily Telegraph in 2013, Deal is home to a diverse array of shops selling everything from antiques and books to vintage clothing. Property in Deal also gives you access to a fantastic selection of places to eat, including 81 Beach Street, which offers fine food and seafront views.