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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

CT12AR

King Street

CT12SW

Bingley Court

CT28DG

Whitstable Road

CT12DL

St Peters Place

CT12UR

Rose Lane

CT12HT

South Close

CT12TL

Langton Gardens

CT12HL

Canterbury Lane

CT12BX

Pound Lane

CT12LN

Bingley Court

CT12DD

St Peter's Place

CT12RU

Stour Street

CT13BE

Wincheap

CT12HN

Burgate

CT12PT

Castle Street

CT12QF

Castle Street

CT12TF

Rose Lane

CT27EP

Roper Close

CT28JW

Sancroft Avenue

CT28PB

Knight Avenue

CT28QA

Knight Avenue

CT12AS

The Friars

CT12JL

The Parade

CT27EY

Great Stour Place

CT28JA

London Road

CT12PP

St Marys Court

CT12PJ

Stour Street

CT12FY

The Rope Walk

CT28DA

St Dunstans Street

CT28PT

City View

CT28BG

Whitehall Close

CT12LB

St George's Street

CT12XS

King Street

CT12WR

Knotts Lane

CT12TP

St Margaret's Street

CT28LG

Princes Way

CT12TT

St Margarets Street

CT12QX

Worthgate Place

CT12SG

The Parade

CT28SG

London Road

CT28HD

Kirby's Lane

CT28AU

New Street

CT12RT

St Andrews Close

CT12NU

Hawks Lane

CT28NX

Prioress Road

CT12SD

High Street

CT12NQ

Stour Street

CT28DJ

Whitstable Road

CT28AT

Cross Street

CT12QY

Castle Row

CT27JZ

Station Road West

CT12AQ

Knotts Lane

CT12BQ

St Peters Street

CT27HN

Roseacre Close

CT12ES

South Close

CT28FE

St Dunstan's Street

CT27RU

Shepherdsgate

CT12BD

High Street

CT12LF

St Andrews Close

CT12PR

Gas Street

CT12BH

Burgate

CT12AJ

King Street

CT28FG

Queens View

CT27HL

Forty Acres Road

CT28JB

Temple Road

CT28PF

Squire Avenue

CT28BT

St Dunstans Street

CT12QA

Adelaide Place

CT12UA

Watling Street

CT12AZ

High Street

CT28AN

Station Road West

CT12DE

Black Griffin Lane

CT28FF

Westgate

CT12EP

South Close

CT12DH

St Peters Grove

CT28NL

Thanington Road

CT28PU

Knight Avenue

CT28EB

Whitstable Road

CT28JN

Becket Avenue

CT28DE

Station Road West

CT28QE

Bakers Close

CT12DG

Black Griffin Lane

CT12HR

Iron Bar Lane

CT12NR

Stour Street

CT12HW

Burgate

CT28SD

The Spires

CT28DX

Bishops Way

CT12UD

Watling Street

CT12NX

St Johns Lane

CT28DZ

Runcie Place

CT12TA

St George's Lane

CT28PE

Shipman Avenue

CT28QG

Law Close

CT12NT

Mulberry Court

CT28DU

Bishops Way

CT28LN

London Road

CT12QN

Marlowe Avenue

CT28DF

Becket Mews

CT12TU

St Margaret's Street

CT28DL

Ramsey Close

Data Sources

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