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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

CT12DE

Black Griffin Lane

CT12NG

Sudbury Mews

CT27DY

St Stephens Fields

CT28AD

St Dunstans Street

CT28JB

Temple Road

CT12JP

High Street

CT12QL

St Marys Street

CT12QT

Castle Street

CT12UR

Rose Lane

CT28QP

Ryde Street

CT12PY

Castle Street

CT27EY

Great Stour Place

CT12ER

South Close

CT12RN

Dane John Court

CT27EE

North Lane

CT28FF

Westgate

CT12PR

Gas Street

CT28AQ

Westerly Mews

CT28AY

Queens Avenue

CT28JA

London Road

CT28JJ

Fisher Road

CT28PW

Merchants Way

CT12JJ

Mercery Lane

CT12WT

St Peter's Street

CT12DL

St Peters Place

CT12DY

Palace Street

CT12JB

Best Lane

CT12QU

Dane John

CT12TA

St George's Lane

CT12TL

Langton Gardens

CT12FG

Castle Street

CT12NE

Church Lane

CT28LR

London Road

CT12EG

South Close

CT12FS

Great Stour Mews

CT12JR

Butchery Lane

CT28AL

Carriage Mews

CT28AN

Station Road West

CT28DT

Davidson Road

CT28DX

Bishops Way

CT12JL

The Parade

CT12JX

St George's Street

CT12ND

Tannery Mews

CT12QF

Castle Street

CT28DY

Runcie Place

CT28QB

Franklyn Road

CT28QH

Queens Avenue

CT12JE

High Street

CT12SY

Lower Bridge Street

CT12UD

Watling Street

CT28PA

Miller Avenue

CT12EB

St Alphege Lane

CT12NZ

Stour Street

CT12BP

St Peters Lane

CT12DJ

St Peters Grove

CT28BD

Whitehall Gardens

CT12AZ

High Street

CT12FX

Back Lane

CT12PQ

Temple Mews

CT12RW

Dane John Mews

CT12WR

Knotts Lane

CT28BE

Whitehall Bridge Road

CT12EN

South Close

CT12HG

Burgate

CT12SD

High Street

CT12SR

St Georges Street

CT28AF

St Dunstans Street

CT28QF

Reeves Close

CT12DD

St Peter's Place

CT12DX

Old Watling Street

CT12HW

Burgate

CT12PW

Castle Street

CT28NS

Yeomans Drive

CT12AD

Chantry Court

CT12AF

Canterbury Lane

CT12TG

St Margarets Street

CT28AB

Linden Grove

CT28AG

Kirbys Lane

CT28JS

Hardy Close

CT28PD

Shipman Avenue

CT12AW

Mill Lane

CT12SE

High Street

CT28AP

Orchard Street

CT28BY

St Dunstans Street

CT12AL

King Street

CT12HJ

Burgate

CT12WU

Westgate

CT28BN

St Dunstans Street

CT28BQ

Whitehall Road

CT28NZ

Miller Avenue

CT28PU

Knight Avenue

CT12DH

St Peters Grove

CT12HY

Pound Lane

CT12QX

Worthgate Place

CT12SG

The Parade

CT28AA

Westgate Grove

CT28PP

Priest Avenue

CT12LE

St Georges Street

CT12LF

St Andrews Close

CT12NR

Stour Street

Data Sources

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