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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 180 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
180
Deprivation level
4/10
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
81.4(+158%)
Shoplifting
58.79(+633%)
Anti-social behaviour
49.63(+329%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.76(+191%)
Other theft
15.98(+186%)
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 146 recent sales, the median property price is £297,500 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
Detached6£757,500
Flats46£166,250
Semi-Detached27£342,000
Terraced67£345,000

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

CT12NP

Jewry Lane

CT28PB

Knight Avenue

CT12PU

Castle Street

CT27EF

North Lane

CT28DA

St Dunstans Street

CT12AU

All Saints Lane

CT12DB

St Peters Place

CT12HH

Burgate Lane

CT12TH

St Margarets Street

CT27JZ

Station Road West

CT28JZ

London Road

CT28LS

London Road

CT28PN

Merchants Way

CT12AB

Knotts Lane

CT12BT

Westgate Hall Road

CT12DU

Cobden Place

CT12PB

Stour Street

CT12PP

St Marys Court

CT12SQ

Parade

CT12TT

St Margarets Street

CT12TU

St Margaret's Street

CT27EW

Beverley Road

CT28DW

Westgate Court Avenue

CT28PQ

Wife Of Bath Hill

CT12HZ

Adelaide Place

CT12PE

Hospital Lane

CT12PZ

Lavender Mews

CT12QQ

St John's Lane

CT12SX

Bingley Court

CT28HY

Station Road West

CT28WA

Station Road West

CT12LN

Bingley Court

CT28JD

Temple Road

CT27RD

Northgate

CT27RS

Roper Road

CT28DS

Bishops Way

CT28PL

Priest Avenue

CT28QG

Law Close

CT12BE

St Peters Street

CT12RT

St Andrews Close

CT28DZ

Runcie Place

CT28JX

Kirbys Lane

CT28LF

London Road

CT12AS

The Friars

CT12PT

Castle Street

CT27JR

Hackington Place

CT28SE

Station Road West

CT12FY

The Rope Walk

CT12SJ

Rose Lane

CT28PT

City View

CT12BS

St Peters Lane

CT12EU

South Close

CT12PX

Castle Street

CT12QS

Dane John

CT28DF

Becket Mews

CT28HQ

London Road

CT12FZ

City Wall Avenue

CT12JS

Longmarket

CT12QD

Castle Street

CT12RX

High Street

CT12HU

Canterbury Lane

CT12DP

Tower Way

CT12HX

Sun Street

CT12NU

Hawks Lane

CT12QH

Castle Street

CT28PR

Franklyn Road

CT27RJ

Roper Road

CT27SZ

Pine Tree Avenue

CT28BW

Orchard Street

CT28FD

Roper Road

CT28NB

London Road

CT12AT

St Peters Street

CT12EY

South Close

CT12HA

Burgate

CT12SA

High Street

CT27HL

Forty Acres Road

CT28LB

Rheims Court

CT12BQ

St Peters Street

CT12HL

Canterbury Lane

CT12HP

St George's Street

CT12TB

St George's Street

CT12ED

Turnagain Lane

CT12PH

Stour Street

CT12QW

St Johns Lane

CT28DD

Linden Chase

CT28PH

Wife Of Bath Hill

CT12AG

Church Lane

CT12BG

St Peters Street

CT12QJ

Castle Street

CT27RG

Gammons Yard

CT28LL

Somner Close

CT12AP

Blackfriars Street

CT12PD

St Edmunds Road

CT12QA

Adelaide Place

CT12TD

Westgate

CT27XJ

North Lane

CT28BG

Whitehall Close

CT28LP

St Dunstans Close

CT28LQ

Crown Gardens

CT12AA

St Radigunds Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.