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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.

Data Sources

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