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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 71 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
71
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
80.76(+907%)
Violence and sexual offences
32.7(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.55(+86%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.66(+97%)
Other theft
5.88(+5%)
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 105 recent sales, the median property price is £392,500 in Whitstable West area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 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
Detached18£567,500
Flats28£220,000
Semi-Detached17£427,500
Terraced42£420,501

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

CT54DN

Norview Road

CT51FT

Wheatley Road

CT51HQ

Woodlawn Street

CT51NJ

Cromwell Road

CT54EZ

Canterbury Road

CT51NN

Cromwell Road

CT54HR

Forge Lane

CT54HU

Harwich Street

CT54LU

Tollgate Close

CT51FY

Freemans Yard

CT51FU

Gladstone Road

CT51HN

Sydenham Street

CT51NL

Cromwell Road

CT54HX

Hill View Road

CT54HG

Canterbury Road

CT51AW

Leggetts Lane

CT54HP

Essex Street

CT54QX

The Chase

CT51AB

Harbour Street

CT51HA

Fountain Street

CT51QP

Belmont Road

CT54EG

Genesta Avenue

CT54GZ

Old Printworks Close

CT54HF

Canterbury Road

CT54PW

Meadow Walk

CT51BX

Sea Wall

CT51HZ

Victoria Street

CT54HN

Swanfield Road

CT51AJ

Harbour Street

CT51BY

The Slipway

CT51EF

Island Wall

CT51EL

Island Wall

CT51HY

Warwick Road

CT51FF

Sea Street

CT51HD

Bexley Street

CT51JS

Argyle Road

CT51JX

Hamilton Road

CT51NH

Cromwell Road

CT51HS

Albert Street

CT54EE

Meteor Avenue

CT54PR

Martindown Road

CT59DQ

Gorrell

CT54QW

Suffolk Court

CT51FB

Saxon Shore

CT54JB

Saddleton Road

CT51DF

Terrys Lane

CT51HP

Albert Street

CT53RG

Gorrell

CT54FG

Vicarage Gardens

CT54HA

Suffolk Street

CT54LY

Saddleton Grove

CT54QH

Borstal Hill

CT51HX

Warwick Road

CT54WL

Gorrell

CT54LX

Borstal Hill

CT54QD

Hunters Chase

CT51EW

Island Wall

CT51EX

Salts Close

CT51BU

Horsebridge Road

CT51EE

Island Wall

CT51EN

Marine Gap

CT51JU

King Edward Street

CT54DY

Shearwater Avenue

CT51HG

Woodlawn Street

CT54QL

Norman Road

CT51AH

Harbour Street

CT51JT

Oxford Close

CT51LD

Westgate Terrace

CT54EY

Canterbury Road

CT54JD

Saddleton Road

CT54JG

Saddleton Road

CT54WB

Essex Street

CT51QX

St Alphege Court

CT54DZ

Dove Close

CT54NF

Gordon Road

CT51FE

Brownings Yard

CT51FH

Victoria Mews

CT54QA

Grimthorpe Avenue

CT54TA

Britannia Avenue

CT54EB

Cypress Close

CT51JG

Gladstone Road

CT51JQ

Regent Street

CT52FB

Northwood Road

CT54NG

Gordon Road

CT51AL

Knots Yard

CT51JH

Acton Road

CT54RF

Mariners Court

CT51EZ

Cushings Walk

CT52ET

Northwood Road

CT54LH

Grimshill Road

CT51DU

Cornwallis Circle

CT51DX

Nelson Road

CT51EA

Nelson Road

CT51ED

Collingwood Road

CT51HF

New Street

CT51JB

Bexley Street

CT51SZ

Saltway Court

CT54EX

Canterbury Road

CT54HH

Canterbury Road

CT59DB

Gorrell

Data Sources

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