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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

CT12AW

Mill Lane

CT12SE

High Street

CT28AP

Orchard Street

CT28BY

St Dunstans Street

CT12AL

King Street

CT12HJ

Burgate

CT12WU

Westgate

CT28BN

St Dunstans Street

CT28BQ

Whitehall Road

CT28NZ

Miller Avenue

CT28PU

Knight Avenue

CT12DH

St Peters Grove

CT12HY

Pound Lane

CT12QX

Worthgate Place

CT12SG

The Parade

CT27EG

Roper Road

CT28AA

Westgate Grove

CT28PP

Priest Avenue

CT12LE

St Georges Street

CT12LF

St Andrews Close

CT12NR

Stour Street

CT12RP

Bingley Court

CT28DU

Bishops Way

CT28PS

Franklyn Road

CT12BX

Pound Lane

CT12HN

Burgate

CT12SN

Watling Street

CT27ED

North Lane

CT28DH

Whitstable Road

CT28DL

Ramsey Close

CT12BY

Castle Street

CT12DA

St Peters Place

CT12NY

Beer Cart Lane

CT28NX

Prioress Road

CT28QD

Manciple Close

CT12PN

Rosemary Lane

CT12TP

St Margaret's Street

CT28DE

Station Road West

CT28NY

Miller Avenue

CT12DG

Black Griffin Lane

CT12EP

South Close

CT12FN

Tannery Square

CT12RA

High Street

CT28JQ

Peelers Court

CT28NE

Mill Lane

CT12ES

South Close

CT28FG

Queens View

CT28LN

London Road

CT12AJ

King Street

CT12EH

South Close

CT12QP

St Marys Street

CT12TJ

Marlowe Arcade

CT27HT

St Stephens Road

CT28AU

New Street

CT28BZ

St Dunstans Street

CT28LG

Princes Way

CT28PY

Knight Avenue

CT28PZ

Knight Avenue

CT12FR

Drying Shed Lane

CT12TY

Beer Cart Lane

CT28PG

Wife Of Bath Hill

CT12JT

St Georges Street

CT13BE

Wincheap

CT27DZ

St Stephens Pathway

CT28AT

Cross Street

CT28FE

St Dunstan's Street

CT28JY

London Road

CT28LU

London Road

CT12TX

Westgate

CT27EB

North Lane

CT28BH

St Dunstan's Street

CT28SD

The Spires

CT12DZ

Palace Street

CT12SL

St Margaret's Street

CT27HA

Hanover Place

CT28AS

Church Street

CT28AZ

Queens Avenue

CT28BT

St Dunstans Street

CT28EA

Whitstable Road

CT28LX

London Road

CT28PX

Knight Avenue

CT12AR

King Street

CT12EX

South Close

CT12JH

High Street

CT12QG

St Johns Lane

CT12SS

St George's Street

CT28JW

Sancroft Avenue

CT28PE

Shipman Avenue

CT12AH

Abbots Place

CT12NS

Heritage Court

CT12RU

Stour Street

CT12WS

St Peter's Street

CT28QA

Knight Avenue

CT12NX

St Johns Lane

CT12EZ

South Close

CT12LB

St George's Street

CT27DU

North Lane

CT28BB

Mead Way

CT28QE

Bakers Close

CT12AX

St Margaret's Street

Data Sources

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