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About

Wincheap is a residential and commercial ward located just southwest of Canterbury's city centre. The area is primarily known for its major retail parks and large supermarket outlets that serve much of the city, creating a significant hub for shopping and services. Housing is a mix of interwar semis, post-war estates, and some modern developments, providing a range of options. Its main road connections, particularly the A28, are central to its identity, linking it directly to the historic core while also carrying considerable traffic.

The ward includes the distinct neighbourhood of Pound Lane, with its own local character. A notable feature is the presence of the Wincheap Workshops, a complex of historic railway buildings now used for light industry and storage, reflecting the area's practical, working past. Open spaces are limited but include the playing fields of Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School. The area functions largely as a practical gateway and support zone for the city, with a focus on everyday commerce and commuting.

Area overview

On average Wincheap has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wincheap is £57,220 per year. There are 4 schools in Wincheap: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wincheap is home to around 9,426 people, with a population density of about 1,280.2 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wincheap Population
9,426
Population density
1,280.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40(+26%)
Shoplifting
23.66(+196%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.17(+80%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.64(+127%)
Other theft
9.76(+74%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,912
73.33%
Other White
1,022
10.84%
African
215
2.28%
Indian
175
1.86%
Other
171
1.81%
Total population: 9,426

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,280
42.12%
Level 3 (A level)
1,455
18.68%
No qualifications
1,168
15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
813
10.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
578
7.42%
Total 16+ residents: 7,788

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,065
28.25%
Owns outright
998
26.47%
Owns with a mortgage
937
24.85%
Social rents from council
468
12.41%
Other social rented
170
4.51%
Total households: 3,770

Property prices in Wincheap

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Wincheap area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £980,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wincheap 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 Wincheap over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced39£290,000
Semi-Detached48£335,000
Flats20£200,000
Detached28£532,823

10 years median price trend in Wincheap

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

All postcodes in Wincheap

CT13LF

Lesley Avenue

CT13UU

St Jacobs Place

CT13QT

Oxford Road

CT13QN

Bristol Road

CT47AS

Wincheap

CT13RD

Wincheap

CT13RX

Wincheap

CT13AE

Tolputt Close

CT13RY

Wincheap

CT13ZB

Sharnbrook Place

CT13UR

Cockering Road

CT13NF

Ethelbert Road

CT13TN

Hope Villas

CT47PP

Ashford Road

CT13ZT

Firmin Walk

CT13SP

Valley Road

CT13LA

Puckle Lane

CT13WY

Millennium Terrace

CT13UQ

Godwin Road

CT47PH

Ashford Road

CT13LT

Martindale Close

CT13FA

Pippins Place

CT13LX

Norman Road

CT13UA

Cockering Road

CT13SL

Elham Road

CT13RS

Wincheap

CT13UB

St Nicholas Road

CT13QH

Lime Kiln Road

CT13RJ

Jackson Road

CT13XZ

Ashford Road

CT13SU

Claremont Place

CT13XW

Bramley Avenue

CT13RN

Scott Avenue

CT13HW

Heaton Road

CT13XP

Thanington Road

CT13UH

St Nicholas Road

CT13XN

Strangers Lane

CT13XE

Thanington Road

CT13JX

Puckle Lane

CT13ZP

Broadbank Way

CT13JD

Gilbert Way

CT47BG

New House Lane

CT13RH

Maynard Road

CT13RG

Homersham

CT13AF

Wincheap

CT13TA

York Road

CT13LB

Cromwell Road

CT13LY

Gordon Road

CT13US

Millwrights Mews

CT13PL

Gordon Road

CT13SX

York Road

CT13SY

Tudor Road

CT13QP

Oxford Road

CT13AB

Ledger Way

CT47BJ

New House Lane

CT13UG

Godwin Road

CT13LZ

Priory Gardens

CT13PX

Martyrs Field Road

CT47BH

New House Lane

CT13SG

Victoria Road

CT13SR

St Mildreds Place

CT13UX

Cockering Road

CT13NA

Winchester Gardens

CT13SQ

Victoria Road

CT13LJ

South Canterbury Road

CT13RU

Scott Avenue

CT13QF

Oxford Road

CT13ZJ

Basing Avenue

CT13SF

Seymour Place

CT13TB

Wincheap

CT13ZN

Bell Avenue

CT13TW

Chineham Way

CT13ZL

Fairbrass Way

CT13QQ

Cambridge Road

CT13JY

Raymond Avenue

CT13LS

Nunnery Road

CT13ZR

Gipps Avenue

CT13XQ

Strangers Close

CT13XY

Grays Way

CT13LL

Juniper Close

CT13QU

Elgar Bretts Court

CT13TQ

Ten Perch Road

CT13TT

Wincheap

CT13QZ

Wincheap

CT13FJ

Wincheap

CT13TS

Ada Road

CT13XD

Thanington Road

CT13XH

Strangers Lane

CT13XS

Ashford Road

CT13LP

George Roche Road

CT13UF

Godwin Road

CT13JZ

Raymond Avenue

CT13QX

Pewter Court

CT13QG

Cambridge Road

CT13EF

George Roche Road

CT13ZD

Wincheap

CT13YY

Lockyer Mews

CT13RP

Millers Yard

CT13TH

Peri Court

CT13HT

Priory Gardens

Data Sources

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