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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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 2 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

Median price£300,000
Price per sq ft£332
Sales (last 12 months)121
Typical range (middle 50%)£250K – £410K

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £332 per square foot) in Wincheap area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wincheap over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£527,000£393
Semi-Detached41£315,000£333
Terraced37£290,000£326
Flats20£200,000£277

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wincheap

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wincheap.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£371,500£200,000£276,500£250,000
2017£487,500£215,000£282,500£258,000
2018£475,000£210,000£300,000£250,000
2019£505,000£210,000£290,000£263,500
2020£457,500£176,250£355,000£248,500
2021£540,000£188,000£332,250£270,750
2022£545,000£213,500£362,500£302,500
2023£555,746£210,000£375,000£290,500
2024£520,000£205,000£352,446£261,500
2025£532,823£200,000£320,000£285,250
2026£492,500£225,000£315,000£288,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wincheap.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wincheap.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£343£290£317£283
2017£284£288£315£300
2018£357£303£322£287
2019£362£321£355£290
2020£362£332£361£293
2021£379£306£330£301
2022£389£305£375£365
2023£396£331£342£318
2024£380£331£363£310
2025£385£284£351£312
2026£343£238£339£359
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wincheap.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wincheap in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.