On average Westgate has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 232 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.8× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 11.6% 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. The median sale price in Westgate is £278,000 (around £353 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £232,750 and £336,125. There are 3 schools in Westgate: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Westgate is home to around 9,191 people, with a population density of about 5,030.9 per km².
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £278,000 (about £353 per square foot) in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,900,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £462,500 | £377 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £297,383 | £389 |
| Terraced | 58 | £295,750 | £348 |
| Flats | 34 | £210,000 | £350 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £536,500 | £213,000 | £299,500 | £279,750 |
| 2017 | £787,500 | £217,000 | £247,500 | £295,000 |
| 2018 | £475,000 | £215,500 | £280,000 | £327,000 |
| 2019 | £370,000 | £212,500 | £298,000 | £283,000 |
| 2020 | £540,000 | £226,000 | £307,500 | £280,000 |
| 2021 | £507,500 | £218,500 | £279,000 | £299,998 |
| 2022 | £525,000 | £235,000 | £348,000 | £325,000 |
| 2023 | £937,512 | £210,000 | £322,500 | £300,000 |
| 2024 | £475,000 | £213,000 | £282,498 | £330,000 |
| 2025 | £613,750 | £222,500 | £360,000 | £302,500 |
| 2026 | £462,500 | £210,000 | £290,000 | £299,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £393 | £322 | £317 | £326 |
| 2017 | £580 | £321 | £315 | £358 |
| 2018 | £512 | £346 | £328 | £408 |
| 2019 | £392 | £319 | £409 | £376 |
| 2020 | £377 | £305 | £352 | £382 |
| 2021 | £423 | £333 | £330 | £386 |
| 2022 | £429 | £355 | £410 | £431 |
| 2023 | £454 | £319 | £350 | £400 |
| 2024 | £428 | £315 | £349 | £405 |
| 2025 | £412 | £335 | £382 | £393 |
| 2026 | £377 | £329 | £391 | £363 |
Annual council tax rates for Canterbury district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected councillors for Westgate ward.
Michael Paul Dixey
Westgate - Elected 4 May 2023
Pip Hazelton
Westgate - Elected 4 May 2023
CT12AJ
King Street
CT28NS
Yeomans Drive
CT12TU
St Margaret's Street
CT12JL
The Parade
CT28DG
Whitstable Road
CT12TH
St Margarets Street
CT12PT
Castle Street
CT27DU
North Lane
CT28DW
Westgate Court Avenue
CT12EY
South Close
CT12LB
St George's Street
CT12XS
King Street
CT12QS
Dane John
CT12EZ
South Close
CT12TG
St Margarets Street
CT27XJ
North Lane
CT12PW
Castle Street
CT28EA
Whitstable Road
CT12SQ
Parade
CT28JD
Temple Road
CT28LU
London Road