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Canterbury Central & Westgate

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About

Canterbury Central & Westgate encompasses the historic core within the city's medieval walls. The area is defined by the River Stour and its network of waterways, which flow past timber-framed buildings and under stone bridges. The main high street runs through this district, containing a mix of shops and eateries.

The imposing Westgate Towers, the city's last surviving medieval gatehouse, marks the western boundary. Narrow lanes and pedestrianised streets branch off from the main thoroughfares, leading to quieter courtyards and the cathedral precincts. This area functions as the primary retail and commercial hub for the city.

Area overview

On average Canterbury Central & Westgate has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 187 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Canterbury Central & Westgate is £55,289 per year. There are 5 schools in Canterbury Central & Westgate: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Canterbury Central & Westgate is home to around 11,142 people, with a population density of about 5,290.8 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
187
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Canterbury Central & Westgate Population
11,142
Population density
5,290.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
82.75(+161%)
Anti-social behaviour
60.22(+390%)
Shoplifting
58.88(+638%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.44(+248%)
Drugs
17.5(+534%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,455
66.91%
Other White
1,527
13.7%
Other Asian
286
2.57%
African
286
2.57%
Other
247
2.22%
Total population: 11,142

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,299
44.37%
Level 3 (A level)
2,227
22.98%
No qualifications
1,101
11.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
947
9.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
579
5.98%
Total 16+ residents: 9,689

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,064
41.44%
Owns outright
1,178
23.65%
Owns with a mortgage
796
15.98%
Social rents from council
447
8.97%
Other social rented
283
5.68%
Total households: 4,981

Property prices in Canterbury Central & Westgate

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Canterbury Central & Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,500 up to £1,485,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Canterbury Central & Westgate in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Canterbury Central & Westgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced60£328,750
Semi-Detached28£348,500
Flats57£207,500
Detached7£665,000

10 years median price trend in Canterbury Central & Westgate

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canterbury Central & Westgate.

All postcodes in Canterbury Central & Westgate

CT28DT

Davidson Road

CT12SA

High Street

CT12JP

High Street

CT28JX

Kirbys Lane

CT28PD

Shipman Avenue

CT28NY

Miller Avenue

CT28BB

Mead Way

CT12QQ

St John's Lane

CT12PE

Hospital Lane

CT12ER

South Close

CT12XJ

Burgate Lane

CT28QF

Reeves Close

CT12SN

Watling Street

CT27SZ

Pine Tree Avenue

CT12FX

Back Lane

CT28SE

Station Road West

CT12PX

Castle Street

CT12WT

St Peter's Street

CT12LZ

Clearwater Mews

CT27EQ

Roper Road

CT12DU

Cobden Place

CT28PR

Franklyn Road

CT12EY

South Close

CT12DY

Palace Street

CT28LP

St Dunstans Close

CT27EL

Mandeville Road

CT28PY

Knight Avenue

CT28AG

Kirbys Lane

CT12FN

Tannery Square

CT12AF

Canterbury Lane

CT27HA

Hanover Place

CT28PG

Wife Of Bath Hill

CT12JT

St Georges Street

CT12EB

St Alphege Lane

CT27EE

North Lane

CT12AP

Blackfriars Street

CT12EN

South Close

CT28NZ

Miller Avenue

CT28AR

Orchard Street

CT27DY

St Stephens Fields

CT12NS

Heritage Court

CT12QP

St Marys Street

CT12EE

Borough

CT27ED

North Lane

CT12FP

Creine Mill Lane North

CT12HZ

Adelaide Place

CT12AN

Westgate

CT27RJ

Roper Road

CT12FG

Castle Street

CT28DH

Whitstable Road

CT28LB

Rheims Court

CT12WS

St Peter's Street

CT28WA

Station Road West

CT12WW

Westgate

CT28AZ

Queens Avenue

CT12EL

South Close

CT12AY

High Street

CT12PN

Rosemary Lane

CT28PH

Wife Of Bath Hill

CT12LE

St Georges Street

CT28QB

Franklyn Road

CT12TG

St Margarets Street

CT28AF

St Dunstans Street

CT12HJ

Burgate

CT12SX

Bingley Court

CT28DW

Westgate Court Avenue

CT28DD

Linden Chase

CT12AW

Mill Lane

CT12BS

St Peters Lane

CT28NB

London Road

CT12EH

South Close

CT12AA

St Radigunds Street

CT28LL

Somner Close

CT12RN

Dane John Court

CT28NE

Mill Lane

CT28BD

Whitehall Gardens

CT12JB

Best Lane

CT12FS

Great Stour Mews

CT12FJ

Tannery Way South

CT12AH

Abbots Place

CT28BW

Orchard Street

CT27EW

Beverley Road

CT28DQ

Whitstable Road

CT28AL

Carriage Mews

CT28BZ

St Dunstans Street

CT28JY

London Road

CT12QW

St Johns Lane

CT27HT

St Stephens Road

CT28BH

St Dunstan's Street

CT12FZ

City Wall Avenue

CT12DJ

St Peters Grove

CT12PF

Stour Street

CT27EF

North Lane

CT12DB

St Peters Place

CT12HA

Burgate

CT28DY

Runcie Place

CT28AB

Linden Grove

CT28PP

Priest Avenue

CT28PW

Merchants Way

CT12RX

High Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.