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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

CT13XF

Thanington Road

CT47DZ

Merton Lane

CT13AG

Leigh Close

CT13SB

Hollow Lane

CT13JT

Nunnery Fields

CT13RE

Gilbert Way

CT13ZE

Miles Way

CT13TJ

Stuppington Lane

CT13TR

Priory Of St Jacobs

CT13XR

Ashford Road

CT13QW

Zealand Road

CT13HE

The Pines

CT13RF

Jackson Road

CT13TY

Wincheap

CT47BQ

New House Close

CT13QS

Oxford Road

CT13QB

Zealand Road

CT13PY

Heaton Road

CT13QR

Manor Court Flats

CT13HF

Howland Mews

CT13JJ

Holm Oak Close

CT13SD

Hollowmede

CT13RW

Cow Lane

CT13UL

Alfred Close

CT13FG

George Roche Road

CT13FT

Wincheap

CT13ZW

Vipan Way

CT13XU

Tonford Lane

CT13BS

Birch Road

CT13LD

Cromwell Road

CT13XL

Ashenden Close

CT13UN

Windsor Road

CT13ZS

Tyler Walk

CT13XA

Manor Close

CT13QE

Lancaster Road

CT13XX

Hassall Reach

CT47BE

Iffin Lane

CT13TP

Wincheap

CT13YL

Greenwich Place

CT13QD

Guildford Road

CT13PN

Greenfield Cottages

CT13TZ

Hope Villas

CT13NH

Ethelbert Road

CT13UJ

Cockering Road

CT13RA

Simmonds Road

CT13PR

Dane John Cottages

CT13RR

Cow Lane

CT13SJ

Cogans Terrace

CT13ST

Ivy Place

CT13PJ

Gordon Road

CT13NE

Ethelbert Road

CT13JL

Holm Oak Close

CT13FU

Alexander Mews

CT13XT

Ashford Road

CT13LH

South Canterbury Road

CT13TL

Stuppington Lane

CT13ZQ

Wincheap

CT13PU

Martyrs Field Road

CT13UE

Godwin Road

CT47BD

Iffin Lane

CT47BL

New House Lane

CT13XJ

Strangers Lane

CT13ZA

Roselands Place

CT13XB

Thanington Road

CT13RL

Homersham

CT13TD

St Mildreds Place

CT13SE

Wincheap

CT13RZ

Oast Cottages

CT13UP

Cockering Road

CT13QA

Heaton Road

CT13ZU

Hancock Way

CT13SH

Hop Garden Way

CT13PT

Martyrs Field Road

CT13YJ

Brayebrook Road

CT13JU

Prospect Place

CT13RB

Cotton Road

CT13QJ

Cambridge Way

CT13LN

Stuppington Lane

CT13TX

Woodville Close

CT13SZ

Grove Terrace

CT13PW

Gordon Road

CT13BP

Horseshoe Mews

CT13XG

Strangers Lane

CT13TF

Sullivan Close

CT13PS

Lime Kiln Road

CT13LR

Nunnery Fields

CT13FF

George Roche Road

CT13TU

St Jacobs Place

CT13LE

Cromwell Road

CT13PP

Gordon Road

CT13LG

George Roche Road

CT13NB

Gilbert Way

CT13BX

Homersham

CT13SS

New Street

CT29BH

Tonford

CT13SA

Hollow Lane

CT13UD

Ingoldsby Road

CT13LU

Nunnery Road

CT13QL

Durham Close

CT13UW

Athelstan Road

Data Sources

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