Westgate ward is located in the northwest of Canterbury, covering an area that includes both residential neighborhoods and parts of the city center. The ward is named after the historic Westgate Towers, the largest surviving medieval gateway in England, which stands as a prominent landmark. The area features a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern developments, catering to students, families, and professionals.
The ward includes Westgate Gardens, a riverside park along the Stour, offering green space and walking paths. Local amenities such as shops, cafes, and pubs are concentrated around St Dunstan’s Street and the Westgate Hall area. Public transport links provide easy access to Canterbury’s wider attractions, including the cathedral and university campuses. The ward balances urban convenience with quieter residential streets.
On average Westgate has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 395 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 of residents in Westgate is £52,221 per year. There are 4 schools in Westgate: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
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Burgate Lane
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Bingley Court
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Jewry Lane
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Castle Row
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Bingley Court
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Parade
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Westgate Grove
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Bishops Way
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Priest Avenue
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Bakers Close
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Pound Lane
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Castle Street
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St Peter's Place
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Burgate
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Beer Cart Lane
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Watling Street
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North Lane
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Ramsey Close
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Mill Lane
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Manciple Close
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South Close
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Black Griffin Lane
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Canterbury Central & Westgate
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Castle Street
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High Street
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St Margaret's Street
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Kirby's Lane
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Mill Lane
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Miller Avenue
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Creine Mill Lane North
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Jewry Lane
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Beer Cart Lane
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Queens Avenue
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London Road
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Mill Lane
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Cobden Place
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South Close
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Butchery Lane
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St Marys Street
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Rose Lane
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Wincheap
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The Spires
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Church Street
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Cross Street
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St Dunstan's Street
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London Road
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Princes Way
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London Road
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Knight Avenue
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Knight Avenue
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Canterbury Central & Westgate
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Borough
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St Margaret's Street
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North Lane
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Church Street
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Queens Avenue
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St Dunstan's Street
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St Dunstan's Street
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St Dunstan's Street
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London Road
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City View
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King Street
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South Close
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High Street
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Hawk's Lane
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St John's Lane
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Stour Street
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St George's Street
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St Peter's Street
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Knight Avenue
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Knight Avenue
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South Close
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St John's Lane
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Mead Way
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North Lane
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Fisher Road
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Bakers Close
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St Margaret's Street
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Pound Lane
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Stour Street
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Parade
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St George's Lane
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Watling Street
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North Lane
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Thanington Road
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South Close
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Burgate
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Burgate
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Stour Street
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Stour Street
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Stour Street
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Castle Row
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Burgate Lane
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Roper Road
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Squire Avenue