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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 93 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
93
Deprivation level
5/10
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
42.54(+35%)
Shoplifting
24.29(+203%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.11(+82%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.94(+101%)
Other theft
9.23(+65%)
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 118 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 in Wincheap area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,600,000.

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
Detached27£538,646
Flats15£170,000
Semi-Detached40£359,550
Terraced36£280,000

10 years median price trend in Wincheap

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

All postcodes in Wincheap

CT13QT

Oxford Road

CT13YY

Lockyer Mews

CT13QF

Oxford Road

CT13TH

Peri Court

CT13XG

Strangers Lane

CT13HW

Heaton Road

CT13PT

Martyrs Field Road

CT13XQ

Strangers Close

CT13QJ

Cambridge Way

CT13SB

Hollow Lane

CT13JY

Raymond Avenue

CT13ZN

Bell Avenue

CT47DZ

Merton Lane

CT13JZ

Raymond Avenue

CT13LH

South Canterbury Road

CT13QZ

Wincheap

CT13RG

Homersham

CT13RL

Homersham

CT13UQ

Godwin Road

CT13XA

Manor Close

CT13FA

Pippins Place

CT13PX

Martyrs Field Road

CT13XU

Tonford Lane

CT13LS

Nunnery Road

CT13FG

George Roche Road

CT13QU

Elgar Bretts Court

CT13UH

St Nicholas Road

CT13UP

Cockering Road

CT13XF

Thanington Road

CT13FT

Wincheap

CT13RH

Maynard Road

CT13TA

York Road

CT13XL

Ashenden Close

CT13ZS

Tyler Walk

CT13RZ

Oast Cottages

CT13SU

Claremont Place

CT13TF

Sullivan Close

CT13XW

Bramley Avenue

CT13RB

Cotton Road

CT13SH

Hop Garden Way

CT13XX

Hassall Reach

CT13LG

George Roche Road

CT13QH

Lime Kiln Road

CT47BJ

New House Lane

CT13SQ

Victoria Road

CT13YL

Greenwich Place

CT13LE

Cromwell Road

CT13QA

Heaton Road

CT13ZT

Firmin Walk

CT13BX

Homersham

CT13PJ

Gordon Road

CT13SG

Victoria Road

CT13ZQ

Wincheap

CT13UJ

Cockering Road

CT13ZD

Wincheap

CT47BQ

New House Close

CT47PH

Ashford Road

CT13JL

Holm Oak Close

CT13JT

Nunnery Fields

CT13TB

Wincheap

CT13TW

Chineham Way

CT13XY

Grays Way

CT13LB

Cromwell Road

CT13ZL

Fairbrass Way

CT13LF

Lesley Avenue

CT13QD

Guildford Road

CT13UF

Godwin Road

CT13XN

Strangers Lane

CT13PR

Dane John Cottages

CT13PS

Lime Kiln Road

CT13QB

Zealand Road

CT13ZR

Gipps Avenue

CT13RU

Scott Avenue

CT13XE

Thanington Road

CT13LX

Norman Road

CT13JD

Gilbert Way

CT13LR

Nunnery Fields

CT47BG

New House Lane

CT13UD

Ingoldsby Road

CT13SX

York Road

CT13YJ

Brayebrook Road

CT47BH

New House Lane

CT13NB

Gilbert Way

CT13ZE

Miles Way

CT13XJ

Strangers Lane

CT13RR

Cow Lane

CT13TL

Stuppington Lane

CT47BD

Iffin Lane

CT47BL

New House Lane

CT13UG

Godwin Road

CT13UL

Alfred Close

CT13UN

Windsor Road

CT13AE

Tolputt Close

CT13XT

Ashford Road

CT13LP

George Roche Road

CT13ND

Ethelbert Road

CT13WY

Millennium Terrace

CT13NH

Ethelbert Road

CT13SS

New Street

CT13TU

St Jacobs Place

Data Sources

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