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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

CT12RP

Bingley Court

CT28DU

Bishops Way

CT28PS

Franklyn Road

CT12BX

Pound Lane

CT12HN

Burgate

CT12SN

Watling Street

CT27ED

North Lane

CT28DL

Ramsey Close

CT12BY

Castle Street

CT12DA

St Peters Place

CT12NY

Beer Cart Lane

CT28NX

Prioress Road

CT28QD

Manciple Close

CT12PN

Rosemary Lane

CT12TP

St Margaret's Street

CT28NY

Miller Avenue

CT12DG

Black Griffin Lane

CT12EP

South Close

CT12FN

Tannery Square

CT12RA

High Street

CT28JQ

Peelers Court

CT28NE

Mill Lane

CT12ES

South Close

CT28FG

Queens View

CT28LN

London Road

CT12AJ

King Street

CT12EH

South Close

CT12QP

St Marys Street

CT12TJ

Marlowe Arcade

CT28AU

New Street

CT28LG

Princes Way

CT28PY

Knight Avenue

CT28PZ

Knight Avenue

CT12FR

Drying Shed Lane

CT12TY

Beer Cart Lane

CT28PG

Wife Of Bath Hill

CT12JT

St Georges Street

CT13BE

Wincheap

CT27DZ

St Stephens Pathway

CT28AT

Cross Street

CT28FE

St Dunstan's Street

CT28JY

London Road

CT28LU

London Road

CT12TX

Westgate

CT27EB

North Lane

CT28BH

St Dunstan's Street

CT12DZ

Palace Street

CT12SL

St Margaret's Street

CT28AS

Church Street

CT28AZ

Queens Avenue

CT28BT

St Dunstans Street

CT28EA

Whitstable Road

CT28LX

London Road

CT28PX

Knight Avenue

CT12AR

King Street

CT12EX

South Close

CT12JH

High Street

CT12QG

St Johns Lane

CT12SS

St George's Street

CT28PE

Shipman Avenue

CT12AH

Abbots Place

CT12NS

Heritage Court

CT12RU

Stour Street

CT12WS

St Peter's Street

CT28QA

Knight Avenue

CT12NX

St Johns Lane

CT12EZ

South Close

CT12LB

St George's Street

CT27DU

North Lane

CT28BB

Mead Way

CT28JF

Fisher Road

CT28QE

Bakers Close

CT12AX

St Margaret's Street

CT12PF

Stour Street

CT12TN

Riding Gate Place

CT12UA

Watling Street

CT27PG

North Lane

CT28LJ

Somner Close

CT28NL

Thanington Road

CT12BZ

Pound Lane

CT12QZ

Lilium Gate

CT12SH

The Parade

CT12BH

Burgate

CT12HT

South Close

CT12NQ

Stour Street

CT12QY

Castle Row

CT12XJ

Burgate Lane

CT12HR

Iron Bar Lane

CT12HS

Adelaide Place

CT12PG

Stour Street

CT12PJ

Stour Street

CT28BS

St Dunstans Street

CT28PF

Squire Avenue

CT28SG

London Road

CT12EE

Borough

CT12FJ

Tannery Way South

CT12XS

King Street

CT12EA

Palace Street

CT12LZ

Clearwater Mews

CT28HD

Kirby's Lane

Data Sources

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