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Canterbury Wincheap

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About

The Wincheap area sits just outside Canterbury's ancient city walls to the west, primarily functioning as a major transport corridor into the city centre. It is characterised by a busy main road lined with a mix of retail outlets, car dealerships, and practical services, serving as a key entry point for both local and through traffic.

Residential streets branch off from this main thoroughfare, featuring housing largely from the 20th century. The area is notably home to the Wincheap Park and Ride, a significant facility for managing visitor traffic to the historic city. The presence of several large supermarkets and a retail park defines much of the local commercial activity here.

Area overview

On average Canterbury Wincheap has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Canterbury Wincheap is £51,795 per year. There are 4 schools in Canterbury Wincheap: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Canterbury Wincheap is home to around 6,417 people, with a population density of about 2,616.8 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
19.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Canterbury Wincheap Population
6,417
Population density
2,616.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.04(+43%)
Shoplifting
35.69(+345%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.75(+96%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.09(+103%)
Other theft
9.19(+65%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,555
71.01%
Other White
705
10.99%
African
169
2.63%
Other
140
2.18%
Indian
121
1.89%
Total population: 6,415

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,084
39.6%
Level 3 (A level)
1,084
20.6%
No qualifications
828
15.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
547
10.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
392
7.45%
Total 16+ residents: 5,263

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
852
33.39%
Owns with a mortgage
560
21.94%
Owns outright
456
17.87%
Social rents from council
431
16.89%
Other social rented
161
6.31%
Total households: 2,552

Property prices in Canterbury Wincheap

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Canterbury Wincheap area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £735,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Canterbury Wincheap 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 Wincheap over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£326,000
Flats9£170,000
Semi-Detached16£292,000
Terraced34£280,000

10 years median price trend in Canterbury Wincheap

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canterbury Wincheap.

All postcodes in Canterbury Wincheap

CT13QT

Oxford Road

CT13YY

Lockyer Mews

CT13QF

Oxford Road

CT13TH

Peri Court

CT13HW

Heaton Road

CT13PT

Martyrs Field Road

CT13QJ

Cambridge Way

CT13SB

Hollow Lane

CT47DZ

Merton Lane

CT13QZ

Wincheap

CT13RG

Homersham

CT13RL

Homersham

CT13UQ

Godwin Road

CT13PX

Martyrs Field Road

CT12WD

Station Road East

CT13FG

George Roche Road

CT13QU

Elgar Bretts Court

CT13QY

Wincheap

CT13UH

St Nicholas Road

CT13UP

Cockering Road

CT13RH

Maynard Road

CT13TA

York Road

CT13RZ

Oast Cottages

CT13SU

Claremont Place

CT13TF

Sullivan Close

CT13RB

Cotton Road

CT13SH

Hop Garden Way

CT13LG

George Roche Road

CT13QH

Lime Kiln Road

CT13SQ

Victoria Road

CT13YL

Greenwich Place

CT13QA

Heaton Road

CT12RQ

Rhodaus Close

CT13BX

Homersham

CT13PJ

Gordon Road

CT13SG

Victoria Road

CT13ZQ

Wincheap

CT13UJ

Cockering Road

CT13ZD

Wincheap

CT13JL

Holm Oak Close

CT13TB

Wincheap

CT13TW

Chineham Way

CT13QD

Guildford Road

CT13UF

Godwin Road

CT13PR

Dane John Cottages

CT13PS

Lime Kiln Road

CT13QB

Zealand Road

CT13RU

Scott Avenue

CT13JD

Gilbert Way

CT13UD

Ingoldsby Road

CT13SX

York Road

CT13YJ

Brayebrook Road

CT13NB

Gilbert Way

CT12RF

Rhodaus Close

CT13RR

Cow Lane

CT13TL

Stuppington Lane

CT13UG

Godwin Road

CT13UL

Alfred Close

CT13UN

Windsor Road

CT13LP

George Roche Road

CT13SS

New Street

CT13TU

St Jacobs Place

CT13PN

Greenfield Cottages

CT13QP

Oxford Road

CT13TP

Wincheap

CT13JJ

Holm Oak Close

CT13QW

Zealand Road

CT13LN

Stuppington Lane

CT13LY

Gordon Road

CT13RN

Scott Avenue

CT13BS

Birch Road

CT13TR

Priory Of St Jacobs

CT13TT

Wincheap

CT12BJ

Station Road East

CT13QQ

Cambridge Road

CT13RE

Gilbert Way

CT47AS

Wincheap

CT13FJ

Wincheap

CT13QN

Bristol Road

CT13SE

Wincheap

CT13QG

Cambridge Road

CT13RY

Wincheap

CT13FH

Keats Corner

CT13RA

Cushman Road

CT13SZ

Grove Terrace

CT13RS

Wincheap

CT13TQ

Ten Perch Road

CT13FF

George Roche Road

CT13QS

Oxford Road

CT13RX

Wincheap

CT13UZ

The Close

CT13XB

Thanington Road

CT13TX

Woodville Close

CT13TY

Wincheap

CT13UU

St Jacobs Place

CT13PY

Heaton Road

CT13PL

Gordon Road

CT13PZ

Norfolk Road

CT13SL

Elham Road

CT13TN

Hope Villas

Data Sources

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