Postcode CT1 2AL is located in an urban city, within the Westgate area of Canterbury in the South East region, and forms part of the Canterbury Central & Westgate area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 285.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.4× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Canterbury Central & Westgate is £55,289 per year. The median sale price in Westgate is £278,000 (around £353 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £232,750 and £336,125. The nearest station is Canterbury West, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Westgate Gardens.
Canterbury Central & Westgate has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,883 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Canterbury Central & Westgate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 285.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Canterbury Central & Westgate is £55,289 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT1 2AL.
Canterbury Central & Westgate near CT1 2AL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Canterbury West located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Canterbury West | N/A | Walking directions to Canterbury West |
| 0.5 mi | Canterbury East | N/A | Walking directions to Canterbury East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Westgate Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Westgate Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Dane John Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Dane John Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Toddler's Cove | Small | Walking directions to Toddler's Cove |
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £278,000 (about £353 per square foot) in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,900,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £462,500 | £377 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £297,383 | £389 |
| Terraced | 58 | £295,750 | £348 |
| Flats | 34 | £210,000 | £350 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £536,500 | £213,000 | £299,500 | £279,750 |
| 2017 | £787,500 | £217,000 | £247,500 | £295,000 |
| 2018 | £475,000 | £215,500 | £280,000 | £327,000 |
| 2019 | £370,000 | £212,500 | £298,000 | £283,000 |
| 2020 | £540,000 | £226,000 | £307,500 | £280,000 |
| 2021 | £507,500 | £218,500 | £279,000 | £299,998 |
| 2022 | £525,000 | £235,000 | £348,000 | £325,000 |
| 2023 | £937,512 | £210,000 | £322,500 | £300,000 |
| 2024 | £475,000 | £213,000 | £282,498 | £330,000 |
| 2025 | £613,750 | £222,500 | £360,000 | £302,500 |
| 2026 | £462,500 | £210,000 | £290,000 | £299,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £393 | £322 | £317 | £326 |
| 2017 | £580 | £321 | £315 | £358 |
| 2018 | £512 | £346 | £328 | £408 |
| 2019 | £392 | £319 | £409 | £376 |
| 2020 | £377 | £305 | £352 | £382 |
| 2021 | £423 | £333 | £330 | £386 |
| 2022 | £429 | £355 | £410 | £431 |
| 2023 | £454 | £319 | £350 | £400 |
| 2024 | £428 | £315 | £349 | £405 |
| 2025 | £412 | £335 | £382 | £393 |
| 2026 | £377 | £329 | £391 | £363 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT1 2AL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Oct 2025 | 2, St Alphege Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2EB | Terraced | Freehold | £800,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 22, King Street, Canterbury, CT1 2AJ | Detached | Freehold | £630,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Danecroft House, 47, King Street, Canterbury, CT1 2AJ | Flats | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2025 | 11, Blackfriars Street, Canterbury, CT1 2AP | Terraced | Freehold | £285,250 | |
| 16 Jun 2025 | 16, Blackfriars Street, Canterbury, CT1 2AP | Terraced | Freehold | £370,000 |
In the CT1 2AL postcode area, located within Canterbury Central & Westgate, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | The King's School Canterbury | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Johns Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Jan 2024. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Peter's Methodist Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Mar 2015. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CT1 2AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | King's Mile Express | 38 Palace Street, Canterbury, CT1 2DZ | Walking directions to King's Mile Express |
| 0.1 mi | Bengal Mart | 7 Palace Street, Canterbury, CT1 2DY | Walking directions to Bengal Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Barakat Food Centre | 21 Borough, Canterbury, CT1 2DR | Walking directions to Barakat Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Kings Market Store | 20 Borough, Canterbury, CT1 2DR | Walking directions to Kings Market Store |
| 0.1 mi | The Refillery | 24 Sun Street, Canterbury, CT1 2HX | Walking directions to The Refillery |
Annual council tax rates for Canterbury district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CT1 2AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Michael Paul Dixey
Westgate - Elected 4 May 2023
Pip Hazelton
Westgate - Elected 4 May 2023
Rosie Duffield
Canterbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CT1 2AL records about 285 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around CT1 2AL in Westgate is £278,000 (about £353 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to CT1 2AL, including The King's School Canterbury, St Johns Church of England Primary School (Good) and St Peter's Methodist Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CT1 2AL is Canterbury West, about 515 m away.
CT1 2AL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,883 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Canterbury covering CT1 2AL is Rosie Duffield (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Michael Paul Dixey (Liberal Democrats) and Pip Hazelton (Labour Party).