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About

Westgate ward encompasses the historic western entrance to Canterbury's city centre, defined by the medieval Westgate Towers and the surrounding streets. The area includes a mix of residential housing, local shops, and several educational institutions. The River Stour flows through this part of the city, with paths following its course.

A notable feature is the Westgate Gardens, a public park located along the riverbanks near the towers. The ward contains a range of architectural styles, from older buildings to modern developments, serving both residents and visitors to this part of the city.

Area overview

On average Westgate has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 222 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Westgate is £55,395 per year. There are 5 schools in Westgate: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Westgate is home to around 9,191 people, with a population density of about 5,030.9 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
222
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Westgate Population
9,191
Population density
5,030.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
100.64(+219%)
Shoplifting
71.27(+789%)
Anti-social behaviour
60.71(+424%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.28(+261%)
Other theft
19.58(+251%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,116
66.54%
Other White
1,288
14.01%
Other Asian
242
2.63%
Other
226
2.46%
African
209
2.27%
Total population: 9,191

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,520
44.24%
Level 3 (A level)
1,757
22.08%
No qualifications
930
11.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
794
9.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
502
6.31%
Total 16+ residents: 7,957

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,722
41.66%
Owns outright
916
22.16%
Owns with a mortgage
677
16.38%
Social rents from council
391
9.46%
Other social rented
251
6.07%
Total households: 4,133

Property prices in Westgate

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,500 up to £1,485,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Westgate 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 Westgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£638,750
Flats30£219,000
Semi-Detached19£342,000
Terraced58£317,500

10 years median price trend in Westgate

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

All postcodes in Westgate

CT12NP

Jewry Lane

CT28PB

Knight Avenue

CT12PU

Castle Street

CT27EF

North Lane

CT28DA

St Dunstans Street

CT12AU

All Saints Lane

CT12DB

St Peters Place

CT12HH

Burgate Lane

CT12TH

St Margarets Street

CT28JZ

London Road

CT28LS

London Road

CT28PN

Merchants Way

CT12AB

Knotts Lane

CT12BT

Westgate Hall Road

CT12DU

Cobden Place

CT12PB

Stour Street

CT12PP

St Marys Court

CT12SQ

Parade

CT12TT

St Margarets Street

CT12TU

St Margaret's Street

CT28DW

Westgate Court Avenue

CT28PQ

Wife Of Bath Hill

CT12HZ

Adelaide Place

CT12PE

Hospital Lane

CT12PZ

Lavender Mews

CT12QQ

St John's Lane

CT12SX

Bingley Court

CT28HY

Station Road West

CT28WA

Station Road West

CT12LN

Bingley Court

CT28JD

Temple Road

CT28DS

Bishops Way

CT28PL

Priest Avenue

CT28QG

Law Close

CT12BE

St Peters Street

CT12RT

St Andrews Close

CT28DZ

Runcie Place

CT28JX

Kirbys Lane

CT28LF

London Road

CT12AS

The Friars

CT12PT

Castle Street

CT12FY

The Rope Walk

CT12SJ

Rose Lane

CT28JT

Becket Avenue

CT28PT

City View

CT12BS

St Peters Lane

CT12EU

South Close

CT12PX

Castle Street

CT12QS

Dane John

CT28DF

Becket Mews

CT28HQ

London Road

CT12FZ

City Wall Avenue

CT12JS

Longmarket

CT12QD

Castle Street

CT12RX

High Street

CT12HU

Canterbury Lane

CT12DP

Tower Way

CT12HX

Sun Street

CT12NU

Hawks Lane

CT12QH

Castle Street

CT28PR

Franklyn Road

CT28BW

Orchard Street

CT28NB

London Road

CT12AT

St Peters Street

CT12EY

South Close

CT12HA

Burgate

CT12SA

High Street

CT28LB

Rheims Court

CT12BQ

St Peters Street

CT12HL

Canterbury Lane

CT12HP

St George's Street

CT12TB

St George's Street

CT12ED

Turnagain Lane

CT12PH

Stour Street

CT12QW

St Johns Lane

CT28DD

Linden Chase

CT28PH

Wife Of Bath Hill

CT12AG

Church Lane

CT12BG

St Peters Street

CT12QJ

Castle Street

CT27RG

Gammons Yard

CT28LL

Somner Close

CT12AP

Blackfriars Street

CT12PD

St Edmunds Road

CT12QA

Adelaide Place

CT12TD

Westgate

CT27XJ

North Lane

CT28BG

Whitehall Close

CT28LP

St Dunstans Close

CT28LQ

Crown Gardens

CT12AA

St Radigunds Street

CT12EL

South Close

CT12FP

Creine Mill Lane North

CT12HB

Burgate

CT12RY

High Street

CT28AW

Orient Place

CT28BA

Queens Avenue

CT28FB

Station Road West

CT28PJ

Priest Avenue

CT12AQ

Knotts Lane

Data Sources

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