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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 average crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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
93
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
47.26(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.73(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.04(+56%)
Vehicle crime
8.57(+131%)
Other theft
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

Median price£322,500
Price per sq ft£369
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£286K – £381K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 (about £369 per square foot) in West Bay area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £870,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Bay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats1£400,000£—
Detached24£362,500£373
Semi-Detached25£320,000£369
Terraced6£267,500£326

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Bay

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Bay.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£274,500£155,000£227,000£200,000
2017£262,500£167,500£256,000£226,250
2018£294,000£144,950£275,000£254,498
2019£291,500£156,000£271,000£220,000
2020£304,998£183,000£257,498£243,500
2021£345,000£410,000£300,000£253,000
2022£380,000£325,000£248,000
2023£369,250£170,000£342,500£252,500
2024£413,750£130,000£300,000£255,000
2025£329,250£325,000£255,000
2026£370,000£400,000£320,000£262,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Bay.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Bay.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£315£257£335£269
2017£304£241£297£284
2018£368£361£317£292
2019£341£322£337£252
2020£354£293£371£296
2021£376£273£387£357
2022£428£439£314
2023£450£296£445£343
2024£428£1,826£394£306
2025£378£360£301
2026£410£367£369
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Bay.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Bay in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.