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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 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

CT59EG

Gorrell

CT51EU

Pettman Mews

CT51FJ

Waverley Mews

CT51JW

Regent Street

CT51QJ

Belmont Road

CT54JH

Saddleton Road

CT54PP

Spring Walk

CT54JQ

Saddleton Road

CT59EA

Gorrell

CT51JR

Argyle Road

CT54NH

Duncan Road

CT54NJ

Stanley Road

CT51BT

Sea Wall

CT51DJ

West Cliff

CT51NQ

Cromwell Road

CT51DN

West Cliff

CT51DR

Nelson Road

CT51HR

St Peters Road

CT54HY

Vale Road

CT51ET

Island Wall

CT51HH

Woodlawn Street

CT51LZ

Diamond Road

CT52AB

Tankerton Road

CT51BS

Beach Alley

CT51DT

Cornwallis Circle

CT51HT

Albert Street

CT51DS

Shaftesbury Road

CT51HB

Fountain Street

CT51BB

High Street

CT51BN

Middle Wall

CT51DQ

Clifton Road

CT51ES

Waterloo Road

CT51QR

High Street

CT54HS

Kent Street

CT51AE

Harbour Street

CT51DH

Portway

CT51QY

Oyster Mews

CT51EQ

Seaway Cottages

CT51FG

Red Lion Lane

CT54JE

Green Lane

CT54LW

Glebe Way

CT54LZ

Vulcan Close

CT51HJ

Stream Walk

CT51JA

Victoria Street

CT51WA

Gorrell

CT54HQ

Canterbury Road

CT54RT

Canterbury Road

CT54GW

Gorrell

CT51BE

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Data Sources

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