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Canterbury Central & Westgate

About

Canterbury Central & Westgate is a historic area in the heart of Canterbury, known for its medieval architecture and bustling streets. The district centers around the iconic Westgate Towers, the last surviving medieval gate in the city, which overlooks the River Stour. Narrow lanes lined with timber-framed buildings lead to the Cathedral precincts, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The area blends heritage with modern amenities, including shops, cafes, and pubs.

Westgate Gardens, a riverside park, offers green space near the city center, while St. Peter’s Street and the High Street form the main shopping and dining hubs. The area is well-connected, with Canterbury West railway station providing links to London and coastal towns. Despite its tourist appeal, the district retains a local community feel, with markets and independent businesses. The mix of history, commerce, and leisure makes it a focal point of city life.

Area overview

On average Canterbury Central & Westgate has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 367 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 of residents in Canterbury Central & Westgate is £52,200 per year. There are 4 schools in Canterbury Central & Westgate: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
367
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.1%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Canterbury Central & Westgate

CT12AF

Canterbury Lane

CT12DD

St Peter's Place

CT12DX

Old Watling Street

CT12HW

Burgate

CT12PW

Castle Street

CT12TG

St Margaret's Street

CT27EH

Roper Road

CT28AB

Linden Chase

CT28AG

Becket Mews

CT28NS

Yeomans Drive

CT28PD

Knight Avenue

CT12AL

King Street

CT12AW

Mill Lane

CT12HJ

Burgate

CT12SE

High Street

CT12WU

Canterbury Central & Westgate

CT28AP

Orchard Street

CT28BN

St Dunstan's Street

CT28BQ

Linden Grove

CT28BY

Orchard Street

CT28NZ

Knight Avenue

CT28PU

Knight Avenue

CT12DH

St Peter's Grove

CT12HY

Pound Lane

CT12LE

Burgate Lane

CT12LF

Bingley Court

CT12NR

Jewry Lane

CT12QX

Castle Row

CT12RP

Bingley Court

CT12SG

Parade

CT27EG

Roper Road

CT28AA

Westgate Grove

CT28DU

Bishops Way

CT28PP

Priest Avenue

CT28PS

Bakers Close

CT12BX

Pound Lane

CT12BY

Castle Street

CT12DA

St Peter's Place

CT12HN

Burgate

CT12NY

Beer Cart Lane

CT12SN

Watling Street

CT27ED

North Lane

CT28DH

St Dunstan's Street

CT28DL

Ramsey Close

CT28NX

Mill Lane

CT28QD

Manciple Close

CT12EP

South Close

CT12DG

Black Griffin Lane

CT12FN

Canterbury Central & Westgate

CT12PN

Castle Street

CT12RA

High Street

CT12TP

St Margaret's Street

CT28DE

Canterbury Central & Westgate

CT28JQ

Kirby's Lane

CT28NE

Mill Lane

CT28NY

Miller Avenue

CT12FR

Creine Mill Lane North

CT12NP

Jewry Lane

CT12TY

Beer Cart Lane

CT28FG

Queens Avenue

CT28LN

London Road

CT28PG

Mill Lane

CT12AJ

Cobden Place

CT12EH

South Close

CT12JT

Butchery Lane

CT12QP

St Marys Street

CT12TJ

Rose Lane

CT13BE

Wincheap

CT27DZ

The Spires

CT27HT

Canterbury Central & Westgate

CT28AT

Church Street

CT28AU

Cross Street

CT28BZ

St Dunstan's Street

CT28FE

St Dunstan's Street

CT28JY

London Road

CT28LG

Princes Way

CT28LU

London Road

CT28PY

Knight Avenue

CT28PZ

Knight Avenue

CT12TX

Canterbury Central & Westgate

CT12DZ

Borough

CT12SL

St Margaret's Street

CT27EB

North Lane

CT27HA

Hanover Place

CT28AS

Church Street

CT28AZ

Queens Avenue

CT28BH

St Dunstan's Street

CT28BT

St Dunstan's Street

CT28EA

St Dunstan's Street

CT28LX

London Road

CT28PX

City View

CT28SD

Long Market

CT12AH

Abbots Place

CT12AR

King Street

CT12EX

South Close

CT12JH

High Street

CT12NS

Hawk's Lane

CT12QG

St John's Lane

CT12RU

Stour Street

CT12SS

St George's Street