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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

CT13XP

Thanington Road

CT13XR

Ashford Road

CT47BE

Iffin Lane

CT13PN

Greenfield Cottages

CT13QP

Oxford Road

CT13TP

Wincheap

CT13XD

Thanington Road

CT13JJ

Holm Oak Close

CT13QW

Zealand Road

CT13AF

Wincheap

CT13LN

Stuppington Lane

CT13LY

Gordon Road

CT13NF

Ethelbert Road

CT13RN

Scott Avenue

CT13BS

Birch Road

CT13TR

Priory Of St Jacobs

CT13TT

Wincheap

CT13QQ

Cambridge Road

CT13ZJ

Basing Avenue

CT13RE

Gilbert Way

CT47AS

Wincheap

CT13FJ

Wincheap

CT13QN

Bristol Road

CT13SE

Wincheap

CT13LU

Nunnery Road

CT13UR

Cockering Road

CT13QG

Cambridge Road

CT13RY

Wincheap

CT13FH

Keats Corner

CT13HE

The Pines

CT13LZ

Priory Gardens

CT13RA

Cushman Road

CT13SZ

Grove Terrace

CT13XZ

Ashford Road

CT13HT

Priory Gardens

CT13RS

Wincheap

CT13TQ

Ten Perch Road

CT13FF

George Roche Road

CT13QS

Oxford Road

CT13RX

Wincheap

CT13UZ

The Close

CT13XB

Thanington Road

CT47PP

Ashford Road

CT13TX

Woodville Close

CT13TY

Wincheap

CT13UU

St Jacobs Place

CT13ZP

Broadbank Way

CT13LL

Juniper Close

CT13PY

Heaton Road

CT13US

Millwrights Mews

CT13ZW

Vipan Way

CT13AG

Leigh Close

CT13PL

Gordon Road

CT13PZ

Norfolk Road

CT13SL

Elham Road

CT13TN

Hope Villas

CT13TS

Ada Road

CT13XS

Ashford Road

CT13LA

Puckle Lane

CT13ST

Ivy Place

CT13UA

Cockering Road

CT13QR

Manor Court Flats

CT13QX

Pewter Court

CT13RP

Millers Yard

CT13SY

Tudor Road

CT13TZ

Hope Villas

CT13UW

Athelstan Road

CT13BP

Horseshoe Mews

CT13SD

Hollowmede

CT13EF

George Roche Road

CT13HF

Howland Mews

CT13LT

Martindale Close

CT13NE

Ethelbert Road

CT13SP

Valley Road

CT13UB

St Nicholas Road

CT13UX

Cockering Road

CT13XH

Strangers Lane

CT13ZU

Hancock Way

CT13PP

Gordon Road

CT13QE

Lancaster Road

CT13QL

Durham Close

CT13RF

Jackson Road

CT13RJ

Jackson Road

CT13SJ

Cogans Terrace

CT13PU

Martyrs Field Road

CT13RD

Wincheap

CT13TJ

Stuppington Lane

CT13ZB

Sharnbrook Place

CT13FU

Alexander Mews

CT13JX

Puckle Lane

CT13NA

Winchester Gardens

CT13AB

Ledger Way

CT13JU

Prospect Place

CT13LD

Cromwell Road

CT13LJ

South Canterbury Road

CT13SA

Hollow Lane

CT13ZA

Roselands Place

CT29BH

Tonford

CT13PW

Gordon Road

CT13RW

Cow Lane

Data Sources

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