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Whitstable West

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About

Whitstable West sits along the northern edge of the Canterbury district, bordering the Thames Estuary. The area is primarily residential, with neighbourhoods featuring a mix of housing from different eras. The coastline here is characterised by pebble beaches and sea defences, with views across the water.

A defining characteristic is the working harbour, still active with fishing boats and oyster dredgers. The street leading from the beach is lined with traditional weatherboarded cottages and huts. This maritime industry directly shapes the local economy and community atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Whitstable West has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whitstable West is £56,165 per year. There are 6 schools in Whitstable West: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Whitstable West is home to around 6,637 people, with a population density of about 3,952.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whitstable West Population
6,637
Population density
3,952.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
83.02(+940%)
Violence and sexual offences
33.75(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.35(+90%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.77(+129%)
Other theft
6.03(+7%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,879
88.5%
Other White
307
4.62%
Irish
107
1.61%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
61
0.92%
Other
48
0.72%
Total population: 6,643

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,274
40.38%
Level 3 (A level)
928
16.48%
No qualifications
800
14.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
707
12.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
473
8.4%
Total 16+ residents: 5,632

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,264
39.92%
Owns with a mortgage
905
28.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
781
24.67%
Social rents from council
95
3%
Other forms of private rent
83
2.62%
Total households: 3,166

Property prices in Whitstable West

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £397,500 in Whitstable West area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,325,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whitstable West 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 Whitstable West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached19£410,000
Detached26£545,000
Flats32£220,000
Terraced37£420,000

10 years median price trend in Whitstable West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitstable West.

All postcodes in Whitstable West

CT54TB

April Rise

CT51LZ

Diamond Road

CT51EL

Island Wall

CT51FB

Saxon Shore

CT51BP

Waterloo Road

CT51BJ

Middle Wall

CT51DD

Oxford Street

CT54HX

Hill View Road

CT52ET

Northwood Road

CT54LA

Gosselin Street

CT54DY

Shearwater Avenue

CT51FJ

Waverley Mews

CT54JN

Paddock View

CT59DB

Gorrell

CT52BF

Tower Parade

CT54NF

Gordon Road

CT54LJ

Grimshill Road

CT51QY

Oyster Mews

CT54LX

Borstal Hill

CT54EE

Meteor Avenue

CT51HG

Woodlawn Street

CT51EW

Island Wall

CT54HS

Kent Street

CT59BQ

Gorrell

CT51ER

Island Wall

CT51AJ

Harbour Street

CT54FW

Orchard Grove

CT51BQ

High Street

CT54EZ

Canterbury Road

CT54LP

Glebe Way

CT51QJ

Belmont Road

CT51DB

Oxford Street

CT51AH

Harbour Street

CT51DT

Cornwallis Circle

CT54LD

The Orchard

CT54HY

Vale Road

CT54HF

Canterbury Road

CT51SU

St Peters Road

CT54EG

Genesta Avenue

CT51EF

Island Wall

CT54HW

Essex Street

CT51AQ

Harbour Street

CT54HR

Forge Lane

CT54DL

Valkyrie Avenue

CT54HN

Swanfield Road

CT51HJ

Stream Walk

CT51ES

Waterloo Road

CT51HP

Albert Street

CT51SL

Albert Court

CT51FU

Gladstone Road

CT51HB

Fountain Street

CT51LE

Westgate Terrace

CT52AB

Tankerton Road

CT54HQ

Canterbury Road

CT51EE

Island Wall

CT54LW

Glebe Way

CT51JF

Regent Street

CT51AP

High Street

CT51LB

Westgate Terrace

CT54LH

Grimshill Road

CT51AE

Harbour Street

CT54WL

Gorrell

CT51DR

Nelson Road

CT54RR

Maugham Court

CT54JB

Saddleton Road

CT59EG

Gorrell

CT51NQ

Cromwell Road

CT51ED

Collingwood Road

CT54DU

Kingfisher Close

CT54QW

Suffolk Court

CT51AY

High Street

CT54LY

Saddleton Grove

CT54PP

Spring Walk

CT51AR

Regent Street

CT51HY

Warwick Road

CT51LA

Cromwell Road

CT54JD

Saddleton Road

CT51JD

Regent Street

CT51BA

The Vines

CT54GZ

Old Printworks Close

CT51JQ

Regent Street

CT54NB

Borstal Hill

CT51JS

Argyle Road

CT54JF

Salisbury Road

CT51AN

Sea Street

CT51ET

Island Wall

CT54PW

Meadow Walk

CT51DX

Nelson Road

CT54HA

Suffolk Street

CT54QU

The Larches

CT54EY

Canterbury Road

CT51BT

Sea Wall

CT52FB

Northwood Road

CT54EA

Valkyrie Avenue

CT54EQ

Sunray Avenue

CT54HZ

St James' Gardens

CT51EJ

Marine Terrace

CT51DN

West Cliff

CT54NZ

Borstal Hill

CT51GA

Sea Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.