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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

CT51HH

Woodlawn Street

CT51HQ

Woodlawn Street

CT51BX

Sea Wall

CT54DZ

Dove Close

CT51LY

Reservoir Road

CT51JH

Acton Road

CT51HL

Sydenham Street

CT51DW

Nelson Road

CT51EG

West Beach

CT51BL

Gorrell

CT54LS

Joy Lane

CT51NE

Cromwell Road

CT59EA

Gorrell

CT52BJ

Tower Parade

CT51BU

Horsebridge Road

CT54JQ

Saddleton Road

CT54FG

Vicarage Gardens

CT54JH

Saddleton Road

CT51HZ

Victoria Street

CT51JT

Oxford Close

CT53WF

Gorrell

CT54EB

Cypress Close

CT54NH

Duncan Road

CT54JZ

Norman Road

CT54HH

Canterbury Road

CT51DY

Island Wall

CT51JL

Regent Street

CT51FZ

Harbour Mews

CT54QX

The Chase

CT51BY

The Slipway

CT51EP

Island Wall

CT54JG

Saddleton Road

CT51FF

Sea Street

CT51SZ

Saltway Court

CT51EA

Nelson Road

CT51FE

Brownings Yard

CT51BW

Middle Wall

CT54FQ

Nursery Gardens

CT54GW

Gorrell

CT54EX

Canterbury Road

CT51EH

Wave Crest

CT51JU

King Edward Street

CT51AZ

High Street

CT51FT

Wheatley Road

CT54DR

Shearwater Avenue

CT51JA

Victoria Street

CT54HG

Canterbury Road

CT51AL

Knots Yard

CT54TD

Sceptre Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.