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CT1 2EU

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Westgate

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Overview

Postcode CT1 2EU is located in an urban city, within the Westgate ward 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 nearest station is Canterbury West, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Westgate Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
285
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Canterbury Central & Westgate has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,646 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Canterbury Central & Westgate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 285.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.3%

Approximately 4.3% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Canterbury Central & Westgate is £55,289 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 257 ft away from CT1 2EU.

Flood risk

No risk

Canterbury Central & Westgate near CT1 2EU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Canterbury West located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CT1 2EU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Canterbury West

N/A

Walking directions to Canterbury West
0.6 mi

Canterbury East

N/A

Walking directions to Canterbury East

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CT1 2EU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWestgate GardensMediumWalking directions to Westgate Gardens
0.5 miDane John GardensMediumWalking directions to Dane John Gardens
0.3 miFranciscan Garden & Greyfriars ChapelSmallWalking directions to Franciscan Garden & Greyfriars Chapel

Area Profile

Population
427
Population density
7,069.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
132.92(+319%)
Anti-social behaviour
120.56(+880%)
Shoplifting
47.91(+500%)
Criminal damage and arson
36.32(+463%)
Drugs
28.59(+936%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
301
70.49%
Other White
38
8.9%
Chinese
25
5.85%
Indian
12
2.81%
African
11
2.58%
Total population: 427

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
122
40.8%
Level 4+ (Degree)
71
23.75%
No qualifications
46
15.38%
Level 3 (A level)
28
9.36%
Other
15
5.02%
Total 16+ residents: 299

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
52
55.91%
Owns outright
26
27.96%
Other forms of private rent
9
9.68%
Other social rented
3
3.23%
Owns with a mortgage
2
2.15%
Total households: 93

Property prices in Westgate

Median price£285,000
Price per sq ft£377
Sales (last 12 months)107
Typical range (middle 50%)£248K – £341K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £377 per square foot) in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,500 up to £1,900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£1,057,500£472
Semi-Detached23£300,000£380
Terraced55£300,000£384
Flats27£230,000£357

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westgate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£536,500£213,500£284,750£271,000
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£225,000£360,000£305,750
2026£630,000£233,500£290,000£299,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westgate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£393£316£347£335
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£344£382£395
2026£542£379£396£340
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT1 2EU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT1 2EU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Mar 202552, Broad Street, Canterbury, CT1 2LSTerracedFreehold£270,000
21 Aug 20252, Victoria Yard, Canterbury, CT1 1GZFlatsLeasehold£195,000
10 Jun 2025Flat 41, Homespire House, Knotts Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2ABFlatsLeasehold£107,000
27 May 2025Flat 18, Homespire House, Knotts Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2ABFlatsLeasehold£69,500
12 Nov 202514A, Albion Place, Canterbury, CT1 1LHDetachedFreehold£350,000

Schools

In the CT1 2EU postcode area, located within Canterbury Central & Westgate, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CT1 2EU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableThe King's School CanterburyOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miPrimarySt Johns Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Thomas' Catholic Primary School, CanterburyVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT1 2EU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CT1 2EU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miKings Market Store20 Borough, Canterbury, CT1 2DRWalking directions to Kings Market Store
0.1 miNorthgate News67 Northgate, Canterbury, CT1 1BBWalking directions to Northgate News
0.1 miBarakat Food Centre21 Borough, Canterbury, CT1 2DRWalking directions to Barakat Food Centre
0.1 miLa Mama Acasa61a Northgate, Canterbury, CT1 1BBWalking directions to La Mama Acasa
0.1 miNorthgate Mini Market61 Northgate, Canterbury, CT1 1BBWalking directions to Northgate Mini Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Canterbury district (2025-26).

Band A£1,548
Band B£1,806
Band C£2,064
Band D£2,322
Band E£2,838
Band F£3,354
Band G£3,870
Band H£4,643

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CT1 2EU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Michael Paul Dixey

Westgate - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Pip Hazelton

Westgate - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Rosie Duffield

Canterbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictCanterburyE07000106
Parliamentary ConstituencyCanterburyE14001151
WardWestgateE05010410
ParishCanterbury, unparished areaE43000269
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Canterbury Central & WestgateE02006856
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Canterbury 020DE01024124
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CT1 2EU

Is CT1 2EU (Canterbury Central & Westgate) safe?

The area around CT1 2EU 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.

What is the average house price near CT1 2EU?

The median sale price around CT1 2EU in Canterbury Central & Westgate is £285,000 (about £377 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CT1 2EU?

There are 18 schools close to CT1 2EU, including The King's School Canterbury, St Johns Church of England Primary School (Good) and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CT1 2EU?

The closest station to CT1 2EU is Canterbury West, about 641 m away.

How deprived is the area around CT1 2EU?

CT1 2EU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,646 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CT1 2EU (Canterbury Central & Westgate) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Canterbury covering CT1 2EU 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).

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.