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Canterbury Wincheap

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

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Canterbury Wincheap Population

6,417

Population density

2,616.8 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	37	£287,500	£244,000	£266,000	£325,000	£404,000
Detached	5	£326,000	£226,800	£290,000	£475,000	£735,000
Flats	13	£180,000	£138,000	£163,000	£216,000	£237,400
Semi-Detached	24	£287,500	£206,400	£269,875	£346,250	£470,000

10 years median price trend in Canterbury Wincheap

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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