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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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
7/10
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
42.23(+33%)
Shoplifting
34.75(+335%)
Anti-social behaviour
24(+95%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.03(+118%)
Other theft
9.82(+75%)
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 79 recent sales, the median property price is £282,500 in Canterbury Wincheap area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £800,000.

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
Terraced37£287,500
Detached5£326,000
Flats13£180,000
Semi-Detached24£287,500

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

CT13PW

Gordon Road

CT13QA

Heaton Road

CT13SF

Seymour Place

CT13FJ

Wincheap

CT13QW

Zealand Road

CT13SY

Tudor Road

CT13UZ

The Close

CT13QP

Oxford Road

CT13QF

Oxford Road

CT13PU

Martyrs Field Road

CT13TA

York Road

CT13PX

Martyrs Field Road

CT13JJ

Holm Oak Close

CT13PS

Lime Kiln Road

CT13YL

Greenwich Place

CT13UN

Windsor Road

CT13QG

Cambridge Road

CT13HW

Heaton Road

CT47AS

Wincheap

CT13QB

Zealand Road

CT13TD

St Mildreds Place

CT12WD

Station Road East

CT13JD

Gilbert Way

CT13BP

Horseshoe Mews

CT13PL

Gordon Road

CT12RB

Pin Hill

CT13UB

St Nicholas Road

CT13SD

Hollowmede

CT13QN

Bristol Road

CT13UH

St Nicholas Road

CT13LN

Stuppington Lane

CT13RR

Cow Lane

CT13SZ

Grove Terrace

CT13SL

Elham Road

CT13FH

Keats Corner

CT13PY

Heaton Road

CT13RW

Cow Lane

CT13LP

George Roche Road

CT13UQ

Godwin Road

CT13QQ

Cambridge Road

CT13SJ

Cogans Terrace

CT13YJ

Brayebrook Road

CT13EF

George Roche Road

CT13FG

George Roche Road

CT13ZQ

Wincheap

CT13RY

Wincheap

CT13SG

Victoria Road

CT13QJ

Cambridge Way

CT13SB

Hollow Lane

CT13SP

Valley Road

CT13TP

Wincheap

CT13RS

Wincheap

CT13UD

Ingoldsby Road

CT13ZA

Roselands Place

CT13QR

Manor Court Flats

CT13QZ

Wincheap

CT13QX

Pewter Court

CT13ZD

Wincheap

CT13TH

Peri Court

CT13JL

Holm Oak Close

CT13UA

Cockering Road

CT13PP

Gordon Road

CT13RU

Scott Avenue

CT13HF

Howland Mews

CT13UL

Alfred Close

CT13SX

York Road

CT13SS

New Street

CT13SQ

Victoria Road

CT12RF

Rhodaus Close

CT13RP

Millers Yard

CT13TW

Chineham Way

CT13RH

Maynard Road

CT13TQ

Ten Perch Road

CT12BJ

Station Road East

CT13UU

St Jacobs Place

CT13SU

Claremont Place

CT13UW

Athelstan Road

CT13PN

Greenfield Cottages

CT13RA

Simmonds Road

CT13QY

Wincheap

CT13RX

Wincheap

CT13RJ

Jackson Road

CT13TX

Woodville Close

CT13UP

Cockering Road

CT13UJ

Cockering Road

CT13FF

George Roche Road

CT13SR

St Mildreds Place

CT13SA

Hollow Lane

CT13NB

Gilbert Way

CT13TY

Wincheap

CT13FU

Alexander Mews

CT47DZ

Merton Lane

CT13QE

Lancaster Road

CT13RZ

Oast Cottages

CT13ST

Ivy Place

CT13TZ

Hope Villas

CT13PT

Martyrs Field Road

CT13ZB

Sharnbrook Place

CT13UG

Godwin Road

CT13SH

Hop Garden Way

Data Sources

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