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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

CT12HU

Canterbury Lane

CT12LN

Bingley Court

CT12WT

St Peter's Street

CT12DE

Black Griffin Lane

CT12AL

King Street

CT12AD

Chantry Court

CT28PR

Franklyn Road

CT12EH

South Close

CT12SH

The Parade

CT12SL

St Margaret's Street

CT28LW

London Road

CT12JT

St Georges Street

CT12NP

Jewry Lane

CT28NL

Thanington Road

CT12AN

Westgate

CT12RT

St Andrews Close

CT28AD

St Dunstans Street

CT28PJ

Priest Avenue

CT12NX

St Johns Lane

CT12TY

Beer Cart Lane

CT12TN

Riding Gate Place

CT12FQ

Creine Mill Lane South

CT12QH

Castle Street

CT12LE

St Georges Street

CT12FS

Great Stour Mews

CT12HA

Burgate

CT12TT

St Margarets Street

CT28LP

St Dunstans Close

CT28DS

Bishops Way

CT12NG

Sudbury Mews

CT12AQ

Knotts Lane

CT12DG

Black Griffin Lane

CT12QU

Dane John

CT12DB

St Peters Place

CT28DL

Ramsey Close

CT28PP

Priest Avenue

CT12NU

Hawks Lane

CT12TL

Langton Gardens

CT27RG

Gammons Yard

CT12HH

Burgate Lane

CT12AT

St Peters Street

CT28PB

Knight Avenue

CT12QP

St Marys Street

CT28AN

Station Road West

CT28DD

Linden Chase

CT28LJ

Somner Close

CT28NE

Mill Lane

CT12HX

Sun Street

CT12ED

Turnagain Lane

CT28FG

Queens View

CT12PY

Castle Street

CT12FH

Tannery Way North

CT12DD

St Peter's Place

CT28BN

St Dunstans Street

CT28QD

Manciple Close

CT12TA

St George's Lane

CT12JR

Butchery Lane

CT27EE

North Lane

CT12SA

High Street

CT12QT

Castle Street

CT28LB

Rheims Court

CT12TD

Westgate

CT28BE

Whitehall Bridge Road

CT12EE

Borough

CT28BW

Orchard Street

CT28NY

Miller Avenue

CT12AH

Abbots Place

CT12JA

Orange Street

CT28LN

London Road

CT12JJ

Mercery Lane

CT28AZ

Queens Avenue

CT12UD

Watling Street

CT12NS

Heritage Court

CT12FJ

Tannery Way South

CT28JU

Bishops Way

CT28PT

City View

CT28NU

Mill Lane

CT28NX

Prioress Road

CT12BE

St Peters Street

CT28PH

Wife Of Bath Hill

CT12QG

St Johns Lane

CT12BX

Pound Lane

CT28DY

Runcie Place

CT12AW

Mill Lane

CT12WU

Westgate

CT28JT

Becket Avenue

CT28BB

Mead Way

CT12QA

Adelaide Place

CT12AZ

High Street

CT12FX

Back Lane

CT12BT

Westgate Hall Road

CT28BY

St Dunstans Street

CT12QF

Castle Street

CT28BQ

Whitehall Road

CT12RW

Dane John Mews

CT28QF

Reeves Close

CT12LF

St Andrews Close

CT12DJ

St Peters Grove

CT12EA

Palace Street

CT12AJ

King Street

Data Sources

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