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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 232 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
232
Deprivation level
6/10
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
102.17(+222%)
Anti-social behaviour
73.44(+497%)
Shoplifting
71.37(+794%)
Criminal damage and arson
28.18(+337%)
Drugs
21.43(+676%)
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 116 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 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
Semi-Detached21£342,000
Flats40£227,500
Terraced49£305,000
Detached6£613,750

10 years median price trend in Westgate

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

All postcodes in Westgate

CT12BH

Burgate

CT28PE

Shipman Avenue

CT12DA

St Peters Place

CT12HP

St George's Street

CT12NT

Mulberry Court

CT28BA

Queens Avenue

CT28FF

Westgate

CT12HY

Pound Lane

CT12FZ

City Wall Avenue

CT12NE

Church Lane

CT12AR

King Street

CT28LL

Somner Close

CT27EY

Great Stour Place

CT12EB

St Alphege Lane

CT27DZ

St Stephens Pathway

CT28AU

New Street

CT12AS

The Friars

CT12JX

St George's Street

CT12WS

St Peter's Street

CT12FP

Creine Mill Lane North

CT12HW

Burgate

CT12TF

Rose Lane

CT28BG

Whitehall Close

CT28WA

Station Road West

CT28PN

Merchants Way

CT12SS

St George's Street

CT12AB

Knotts Lane

CT12PH

Stour Street

CT12AP

Blackfriars Street

CT12PZ

Lavender Mews

CT28BD

Whitehall Gardens

CT12JS

Longmarket

CT12SE

High Street

CT28PS

Franklyn Road

CT28SG

London Road

CT28PA

Miller Avenue

CT12FN

Tannery Square

CT28QH

Queens Avenue

CT12JP

High Street

CT28LX

London Road

CT28LG

Princes Way

CT12ND

Tannery Mews

CT12SD

High Street

CT28PG

Wife Of Bath Hill

CT12BG

St Peters Street

CT12PG

Stour Street

CT28AW

Orient Place

CT28LS

London Road

CT12QZ

Lilium Gate

CT12UR

Rose Lane

CT28DT

Davidson Road

CT12PQ

Temple Mews

CT12QW

St Johns Lane

CT12NQ

Stour Street

CT12AX

St Margaret's Street

CT28BH

St Dunstan's Street

CT12RY

High Street

CT27DY

St Stephens Fields

CT12DY

Palace Street

CT12BD

High Street

CT12QQ

St John's Lane

CT12AY

High Street

CT12UA

Watling Street

CT12QY

Castle Row

CT12PD

St Edmunds Road

CT12RU

Stour Street

CT12RP

Bingley Court

CT28PF

Squire Avenue

CT12FG

Castle Street

CT12PF

Stour Street

CT12WW

Westgate

CT12TJ

Marlowe Arcade

CT13BE

Wincheap

CT12LZ

Clearwater Mews

CT28PY

Knight Avenue

CT12PJ

Stour Street

CT12EX

South Close

CT12SN

Watling Street

CT12QX

Worthgate Place

CT12PX

Castle Street

CT12JB

Best Lane

CT28PW

Merchants Way

CT28QE

Bakers Close

CT12TP

St Margaret's Street

CT12DU

Cobden Place

CT28QA

Knight Avenue

CT12HN

Burgate

CT27EB

North Lane

CT12PR

Gas Street

CT12HS

Adelaide Place

CT12QJ

Castle Street

CT12WR

Knotts Lane

CT12PE

Hospital Lane

CT12JH

High Street

CT28JY

London Road

CT12HT

South Close

CT28AB

Linden Grove

CT12SY

Lower Bridge Street

CT12ES

South Close

CT28FE

St Dunstan's Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.