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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

CT12RN

Dane John Court

CT28PX

Knight Avenue

CT12HZ

Adelaide Place

CT28QB

Franklyn Road

CT12DR

The Borough

CT12BP

St Peters Lane

CT28DU

Bishops Way

CT12TX

Westgate

CT12XJ

Burgate Lane

CT12RX

High Street

CT12EL

South Close

CT12DZ

Palace Street

CT12BY

Castle Street

CT12HJ

Burgate

CT28PU

Knight Avenue

CT28DX

Bishops Way

CT12EU

South Close

CT12RA

High Street

CT28JJ

Fisher Road

CT27EF

North Lane

CT12EP

South Close

CT12DH

St Peters Grove

CT28QG

Law Close

CT12QD

Castle Street

CT12AF

Canterbury Lane

CT28FB

Station Road West

CT28AL

Carriage Mews

CT12DP

Tower Way

CT12SW

Bingley Court

CT12PU

Castle Street

CT28DA

St Dunstans Street

CT28PL

Priest Avenue

CT28DZ

Runcie Place

CT28HQ

London Road

CT28JB

Temple Road

CT27ED

North Lane

CT28AT

Cross Street

CT12ER

South Close

CT12SR

St Georges Street

CT28AY

Queens Avenue

CT28HD

Kirby's Lane

CT28JA

London Road

CT12BZ

Pound Lane

CT28NB

London Road

CT28PQ

Wife Of Bath Hill

CT28LQ

Crown Gardens

CT28BT

St Dunstans Street

CT12SG

The Parade

CT28DF

Becket Mews

CT12HR

Iron Bar Lane

CT12AG

Church Lane

CT28AR

Orchard Street

CT28PZ

Knight Avenue

CT28AA

Westgate Grove

CT12PP

St Marys Court

CT28PD

Shipman Avenue

CT12JQ

Guildhall Street

CT12PS

Marlowe Avenue

CT28LF

London Road

CT12SX

Bingley Court

CT28AQ

Westerly Mews

CT12PN

Rosemary Lane

CT28LR

London Road

CT28JZ

London Road

CT28JF

Fisher Road

CT12AU

All Saints Lane

CT12NZ

Stour Street

CT12QN

Marlowe Avenue

CT28JQ

Peelers Court

CT12SJ

Rose Lane

CT28QP

Ryde Street

CT28AG

Kirbys Lane

CT12EG

South Close

CT12NY

Beer Cart Lane

CT12PB

Stour Street

CT28BS

St Dunstans Street

CT28AF

St Dunstans Street

CT12EN

South Close

CT12HG

Burgate

CT28AP

Orchard Street

CT12DX

Old Watling Street

CT12HB

Burgate

CT28HY

Station Road West

CT12HL

Canterbury Lane

CT28JX

Kirbys Lane

CT12FR

Drying Shed Lane

CT28AX

St Dunstans Terrace

CT28JS

Hardy Close

CT12QL

St Marys Street

CT12DL

St Peters Place

CT27PG

North Lane

CT12AA

St Radigunds Street

CT12NR

Stour Street

CT28AS

Church Street

CT12JE

High Street

CT12BS

St Peters Lane

CT12BQ

St Peters Street

CT12FY

The Rope Walk

CT12TB

St George's Street

CT28NZ

Miller Avenue

Data Sources

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