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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

CT12EL

South Close

CT12FP

Creine Mill Lane North

CT12HB

Burgate

CT12RY

High Street

CT28AW

Orient Place

CT28BA

Queens Avenue

CT28FB

Station Road West

CT28PJ

Priest Avenue

CT12AQ

Knotts Lane

CT12DE

Black Griffin Lane

CT12NG

Sudbury Mews

CT27DY

St Stephens Fields

CT28AD

St Dunstans Street

CT28ED

Whitstable Road

CT28JB

Temple Road

CT12JP

High Street

CT12QL

St Marys Street

CT12QT

Castle Street

CT12UR

Rose Lane

CT27HD

Mandeville Road

CT28JN

Becket Avenue

CT28QP

Ryde Street

CT12PY

Castle Street

CT27EY

Great Stour Place

CT12ER

South Close

CT12RN

Dane John Court

CT27HJ

Forty Acres Road

CT27XD

St Stephens Road

CT27EE

North Lane

CT28FF

Westgate

CT12PR

Gas Street

CT27ER

Roper Road

CT28AQ

Westerly Mews

CT28AY

Queens Avenue

CT28JA

London Road

CT28JJ

Fisher Road

CT28PW

Merchants Way

CT12JJ

Mercery Lane

CT12WT

St Peter's Street

CT12DL

St Peters Place

CT12DY

Palace Street

CT12JB

Best Lane

CT12QU

Dane John

CT12TA

St George's Lane

CT12TL

Langton Gardens

CT12FG

Castle Street

CT12NE

Church Lane

CT28LR

London Road

CT12EG

South Close

CT12FS

Great Stour Mews

CT12JR

Butchery Lane

CT27EQ

Roper Road

CT27HN

Roseacre Close

CT28AL

Carriage Mews

CT28AN

Station Road West

CT28DT

Davidson Road

CT28DX

Bishops Way

CT12JL

The Parade

CT12JX

St George's Street

CT12ND

Tannery Mews

CT12QF

Castle Street

CT28DY

Runcie Place

CT28QB

Franklyn Road

CT28QH

Queens Avenue

CT12JE

High Street

CT12SY

Lower Bridge Street

CT12UD

Watling Street

CT28DP

Harcourt Drive

CT28PA

Miller Avenue

CT12EB

St Alphege Lane

CT12NZ

Stour Street

CT12BP

St Peters Lane

CT12DJ

St Peters Grove

CT28BD

Whitehall Gardens

CT12AZ

High Street

CT12FX

Back Lane

CT12PQ

Temple Mews

CT12RW

Dane John Mews

CT12WR

Knotts Lane

CT27DQ

Roper Road

CT28BE

Whitehall Bridge Road

CT12EN

South Close

CT12HG

Burgate

CT12SD

High Street

CT12SR

St Georges Street

CT28AF

St Dunstans Street

CT28QF

Reeves Close

CT28SP

Holters Mill

CT12DD

St Peter's Place

CT12DX

Old Watling Street

CT12HW

Burgate

CT12PW

Castle Street

CT28NS

Yeomans Drive

CT12AD

Chantry Court

CT12AF

Canterbury Lane

CT12TG

St Margarets Street

CT27EH

Roper Road

CT28AB

Linden Grove

CT28AG

Kirbys Lane

CT28PD

Shipman Avenue

Data Sources

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