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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

CT68LY

Clarendon Street

CT68BW

Whitstable Road

CT68NF

Claremont Street

CT68JR

Grand Drive

CT68NB

Fitzgerald Avenue

Data Sources

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