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About

West Bay ward is located in the coastal area of Canterbury, Kent. It covers part of the city’s western outskirts, near the River Stour. The ward includes residential neighborhoods, green spaces, and some light industrial areas. Its proximity to the river and nearby countryside provides a mix of urban and semi-rural surroundings.

The area is served by local amenities, including shops, schools, and transport links. West Bay ward has a mix of housing types, from older properties to newer developments. The ward’s location offers easy access to Canterbury city center while maintaining a quieter atmosphere. Nearby parks and walking paths along the river add to its appeal for residents.

Area overview

On average West Bay has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 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 of residents in West Bay is £35,633 per year. There are 1 schools in West Bay: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
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

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

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 64 recent sales, the median property price is £323,500 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
Detached29£370,000
Semi-Detached27£325,000
Terraced8£249,000

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

CT68NT

Cobblers Bridge Road

CT68BW

Whitstable Road

CT68JR

Grand Drive

CT68NB

Fitzgerald Avenue

CT68NF

Claremont Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.