Westgate ward is located in the northwest of Canterbury, covering an area that includes both residential neighborhoods and parts of the city center. The ward is named after the historic Westgate Towers, the largest surviving medieval gateway in England, which stands as a prominent landmark. The area features a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern developments, catering to students, families, and professionals.
The ward includes Westgate Gardens, a riverside park along the Stour, offering green space and walking paths. Local amenities such as shops, cafes, and pubs are concentrated around St Dunstan’s Street and the Westgate Hall area. Public transport links provide easy access to Canterbury’s wider attractions, including the cathedral and university campuses. The ward balances urban convenience with quieter residential streets.
On average Westgate has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 395 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 of residents in Westgate is £52,221 per year. There are 4 schools in Westgate: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
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Canterbury Central & Westgate
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High Street
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Orange Street
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Guildhall Street
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Marlowe Avenue
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Rose Lane
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Mill Lane
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Bishops Way
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Knight Avenue
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All Saints Lane
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Rheims Way
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Burgate Lane
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Castle Street
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St Margaret's Street
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North Lane
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St Dunstan's Street
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London Road
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London Road
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Franklyn Road
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Parade
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Cobden Place
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Westgate Hall Road
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Cobden Place
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Adelaide Place
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Stour Street
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Castle Street
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Church Lane
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Church Lane
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St John's Lane
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Bingley Court
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St Margaret's Street
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St Margaret's Street
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Westgate Court Avenue
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Canterbury Central & Westgate
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Wife Of Bath Hill
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Canterbury Central & Westgate
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Law Close
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St Peter's Grove
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Bingley Court
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Bingley Court
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Merchants Way
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Bishops Way
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Temple Road
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Kirby's Lane
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London Road
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King Street
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Castle Street
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Rose Lane
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Becket Avenue
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St Peter's Lane
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South Close
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City Wall Avenue
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Burgate
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Castle Street
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Beer Cart Lane
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Canterbury Central & Westgate
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High Street
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Becket Mews
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London Road
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Castle Street
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All Saints Lane
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Black Griffin Lane
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South Close
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Burgate
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Canterbury Lane
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High Street
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High Street
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Orchard Street
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London Road
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London Road
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City View
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St George's Street
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Pound Lane
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Turnagain Lane
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Burgate
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St George's Street
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Hospital Lane
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St John's Lane
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Linden Grove
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Priest Avenue
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Church Lane
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Blackfriars Street
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St Dunstan's Street
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Greyfriars Lane
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Castle Street
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Canterbury Central & Westgate
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North Lane
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North Lane
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Whitehall Close
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Somner Close
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St Dunstan's Close
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Crown Gardens
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Church Lane
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Cobden Place
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Black Griffin Lane