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About

West Bay is a residential ward located along the northern edge of Canterbury, bordering the A2 road. The area is primarily characterised by post-war housing estates, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. Local amenities are focused on a small parade of shops and a community centre, serving the immediate neighbourhood's daily needs. The housing layout is typical of 20th-century suburban development, creating a quiet, settled atmosphere away from the city centre's bustle.

A significant feature is the presence of the University of Kent's main campus, which occupies a large portion of the ward's eastern side. This brings a student population and academic facilities into the area, influencing its demographic and character. The campus itself is set on expansive green grounds, offering wooded areas and open spaces that contrast with the residential streets. Transport links are straightforward, with main roads providing direct access to the city and the wider motorway network.

Area overview

On average West Bay has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Bay is £46,480 per year. There are 1 schools in West Bay: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). West Bay is home to around 4,084 people, with a population density of about 3,050.6 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Bay Population
4,084
Population density
3,050.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.42(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.28(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.84(+22%)
Drugs
7.59(+184%)
Shoplifting
6.61(-18%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,836
93.93%
Irish
45
1.1%
Other White
40
0.98%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
29
0.71%
Other
24
0.59%
Total population: 4,084

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
817
23.75%
Level 4 qualifications or above
752
21.86%
Level 3 (A level)
574
16.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
518
15.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
452
13.14%
Total 16+ residents: 3,440

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
864
47.6%
Owns with a mortgage
528
29.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
210
11.57%
Social rents from council
153
8.43%
Other forms of private rent
40
2.2%
Total households: 1,815

Property prices in West Bay

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 in West Bay area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Bay 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 West Bay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£329,250
Semi-Detached23£325,000
Terraced5£231,000

10 years median price trend in West Bay

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Bay.

All postcodes in West Bay

CT68BT

Sea Street

CT68DN

Western Esplanade

CT68BB

Morris Avenue

CT68BJ

Whitstable Road

CT68DJ

Harcourt Drive

CT68EB

Consul Close

CT68EH

Hillman Avenue

CT68AD

Talbot Avenue

CT68AP

Daytona Way

CT68AY

Humber Avenue

CT68AZ

Standard Avenue

CT68NR

Cobblers Bridge Road

CT68HT

Grand Drive

CT68BZ

Hampton Close

CT68DX

Sussex Close

CT68QY

Sea Street

CT68DG

High View Avenue

CT68LE

Sea Street

CT68DB

Crown Hill Road

CT68JP

Grand Drive

CT68JU

St Georges Avenue

CT68LT

Sunnyhill Road

CT68AQ

Vauxhall Avenue

CT68DL

Western Esplanade

CT68NY

Greenhill Bridge Road

CT68AJ

Renault Close

CT68DQ

Sea Street

CT68DT

West Cliff Gardens

CT68EF

Standard Avenue

CT68AH

Lanchester Close

CT68BP

Daimler Avenue

CT68AA

Essex Avenue

CT68DE

Clifftown Gardens

CT68QZ

Sea Street

CT68AL

Wolseley Avenue

CT68BH

Whitstable Road

CT68BE

Austin Avenue

CT68LH

Grafton Rise

CT68DA

West Cliff Drive

CT68FF

Freshwater Close

CT68ED

Singer Avenue

CT68HS

Grand Drive

CT68NE

Claremont Street

CT68BG

Cresta Close

CT68FH

Shore Close

CT68LB

Sea Street

CT68AW

Brooklands Close

CT68AF

Armstrong Square

CT68EW

Hampton Pier Avenue

CT68JH

Sea Street

CT68AG

Daimler Avenue

CT68AR

Alvis Avenue

CT68DF

Clifftown Gardens

CT68EE

Chrysler Avenue

CT68FJ

Winkle Close

CT68NU

Greenhill Gardens

CT68BY

Hampton Gardens

CT68DU

Sussex Gardens

CT68AS

Riley Avenue

CT68AN

Ford Close

CT68AE

Daimler Avenue

CT68FD

Eddie Willet Road

CT68EJ

Swalecliffe Avenue

CT68JT

Cliff Sea Grove

CT68JY

Sea Street

CT68ND

Sea Street

CT68LP

Throwley Drive

CT68LX

Beaumont Street

CT68DP

West Cliff Gardens

CT68EA

Bentley Avenue

CT68JZ

Sea Street

CT68NX

Greenhill Gardens

CT68NZ

Woollets Close

CT68AX

Sunbeam Avenue

CT68BL

Whitstable Road

CT68AB

Citroen Close

CT68HU

Grand Drive

CT68LU

Sunnyhill Road

CT68BS

Whitstable Road

CT68DH

Chamberlain Drive

CT68LZ

Clarendon Street

CT68DY

Hampton Pier Avenue

CT68EL

Hampton Pier Avenue

CT68FG

Oyster Close

CT68FB

Harry Wells Road

CT68AT

Riley Avenue

CT68LN

Fitzgerald Avenue

CT68BA

Austin Avenue

CT68LF

Sea Street

CT68DZ

Morris Avenue

CT68JX

Clarendon Street

CT68AU

Crossley Avenue

CT68DS

West Cliff Drive

CT68FE

Windsor Gardens

CT68NG

Clarendon Street

CT68NA

Fitzgerald Avenue

CT68NT

Cobblers Bridge Road

CT68DR

West Cliff Drive

CT68NP

Cobblers Bridge Road

CT68LJ

Grafton Rise

Data Sources

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