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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

CT12JA

Orange Street

CT28ED

Whitstable Road

CT28AS

Church Street

CT12JE

High Street

CT12SE

High Street

CT12FQ

Creine Mill Lane South

CT28QH

Queens Avenue

CT12PB

Stour Street

CT12WU

Westgate

CT28NS

Yeomans Drive

CT12AL

King Street

CT12TX

Westgate

CT27EB

North Lane

CT12HY

Pound Lane

CT12TJ

Marlowe Arcade

CT12PS

Marlowe Avenue

CT28QD

Manciple Close

CT12HX

Sun Street

CT12RY

High Street

CT28PZ

Knight Avenue

CT28LX

London Road

CT27XD

St Stephens Road

CT12PY

Castle Street

CT27EH

Roper Road

CT12SR

St Georges Street

CT12BE

St Peters Street

CT12AD

Chantry Court

CT12ND

Tannery Mews

CT27RT

Coppergate

CT12ED

Turnagain Lane

CT28LQ

Crown Gardens

CT12JR

Butchery Lane

CT12EU

South Close

CT12NP

Jewry Lane

CT28LU

London Road

CT28PQ

Wife Of Bath Hill

CT12QH

Castle Street

CT12AX

St Margaret's Street

CT12BP

St Peters Lane

CT28PN

Merchants Way

CT27RS

Roper Road

CT28PJ

Priest Avenue

CT28LF

London Road

CT28BQ

Whitehall Road

CT12AU

All Saints Lane

CT28AP

Orchard Street

CT12FH

Tannery Way North

CT28DS

Bishops Way

CT27DU

North Lane

CT12NE

Church Lane

CT12EZ

South Close

CT12DA

St Peters Place

CT28JZ

London Road

CT12PH

Stour Street

CT12RP

Bingley Court

CT12SH

The Parade

Data Sources

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