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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

CT12DZ

Palace Street

CT12QS

Dane John

CT28QP

Ryde Street

CT27HD

Mandeville Road

CT27DZ

St Stephens Pathway

CT12QJ

Castle Street

CT27JR

Hackington Place

CT28AW

Orient Place

CT12AB

Knotts Lane

CT12JX

St George's Street

CT27RD

Northgate

CT12QU

Dane John

CT12DX

Old Watling Street

CT12SL

St Margaret's Street

CT28SP

Holters Mill

CT12PG

Stour Street

CT27RG

Gammons Yard

CT12JJ

Mercery Lane

CT27EG

Roper Road

CT28AD

St Dunstans Street

CT28FD

Roper Road

CT27PG

North Lane

CT12BZ

Pound Lane

CT12JQ

Guildhall Street

CT12EA

Palace Street

CT12PZ

Lavender Mews

CT28LR

London Road

CT28JU

Bishops Way

CT12NZ

Stour Street

CT28JJ

Fisher Road

CT28PX

Knight Avenue

CT28LS

London Road

CT12PQ

Temple Mews

CT12SS

St George's Street

CT28DP

Harcourt Drive

CT12HU

Canterbury Lane

CT12BG

St Peters Street

CT12FR

Drying Shed Lane

CT12JS

Longmarket

CT12AT

St Peters Street

CT12NY

Beer Cart Lane

CT28BY

St Dunstans Street

CT12SJ

Rose Lane

CT12PU

Castle Street

CT28BS

St Dunstans Street

CT28HY

Station Road West

CT27ER

Roper Road

CT28PL

Priest Avenue

CT28PA

Miller Avenue

CT12RW

Dane John Mews

CT12TY

Beer Cart Lane

CT12TD

Westgate

CT12BT

Westgate Hall Road

CT28LJ

Somner Close

CT27HJ

Forty Acres Road

CT28BA

Queens Avenue

CT12QT

Castle Street

CT12DP

Tower Way

CT12EX

South Close

CT28FB

Station Road West

CT12AG

Church Lane

CT27DQ

Roper Road

CT28AA

Westgate Grove

CT12JH

High Street

CT12HB

Burgate

CT12SQ

Parade

CT12TB

St George's Street

CT27XJ

North Lane

CT12HH

Burgate Lane

CT28JE

Cedarview

CT28AQ

Westerly Mews

CT12PW

Castle Street

CT12PD

St Edmunds Road

CT12QZ

Lilium Gate

CT12TH

St Margarets Street

CT28LW

London Road

CT12TN

Riding Gate Place

CT12HP

St George's Street

CT12EG

South Close

CT28BN

St Dunstans Street

CT12SY

Lower Bridge Street

CT12RA

High Street

CT28HQ

London Road

CT28JD

Temple Road

CT28AY

Queens Avenue

CT28JQ

Peelers Court

CT12QG

St Johns Lane

CT12DR

The Borough

CT27EN

Beverley Road

CT12QD

Castle Street

CT12NG

Sudbury Mews

CT28EA

Whitstable Road

CT28PS

Franklyn Road

CT28BE

Whitehall Bridge Road

CT12HG

Burgate

CT28NU

Mill Lane

CT12QL

St Marys Street

CT12HS

Adelaide Place

CT28AX

St Dunstans Terrace

CT12BY

Castle Street

Data Sources

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