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CT1 2FR

Drying Shed Lane

Westgate

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Overview

Postcode CT1 2FR 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 134.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 East, about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Westgate Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
135
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
24.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Canterbury Central & Westgate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,329 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Canterbury Central & Westgate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 134.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.8%

Approximately 24.8% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 79 ft away from CT1 2FR.

Flood risk

High

Canterbury Central & Westgate near CT1 2FR has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Canterbury East located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CT1 2FR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Canterbury East

N/A

Walking directions to Canterbury East
0.5 mi

Canterbury West

N/A

Walking directions to Canterbury West

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CT1 2FR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWestgate GardensMediumWalking directions to Westgate Gardens
0.3 miDane John GardensMediumWalking directions to Dane John Gardens
0.1 miToddler's CoveSmallWalking directions to Toddler's Cove

Area Profile

Population
248
Population density
28,181.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
51.08(+315%)
Violence and sexual offences
49.88(+57%)
Shoplifting
21.63(+171%)
Drugs
18.03(+553%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.43(+170%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
148
59.44%
Other White
28
11.24%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
13
5.22%
Indian
12
4.82%
Chinese
11
4.42%
Total population: 249

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
58.62%
Level 3 (A level)
33
16.26%
No qualifications
17
8.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
7.39%
Apprenticeship
9
4.43%
Total 16+ residents: 203

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
77
59.69%
Other social rented
27
20.93%
Owns outright
12
9.3%
Owns with a mortgage
5
3.88%
Social rents from council
5
3.88%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Westgate

Median price: £278,000
Price per sq ft: £353
Sales (last 12 months): 114
Typical range (middle 50%): £233K – £336K

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.

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
Detached4£462,500£377
Semi-Detached18£297,383£389
Terraced58£295,750£348
Flats34£210,000£350

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£213,000£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
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£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
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT1 2FR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT1 2FR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Aug 202623, Back Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2FXTerracedFreehold£310,000
18 Aug 202511, City Wall Avenue, Canterbury, CT1 2FZFlatsLeasehold£225,000
12 Dec 202515, The Rope Walk, Canterbury, CT1 2FYFlatsLeasehold£325,000
21 Nov 20257, Tannery Way North, Canterbury, CT1 2FHTerracedFreehold£300,000
05 Jun 20257, Tannery Way North, Canterbury, CT1 2FHTerracedFreehold£255,000

Schools

In the CT1 2FR postcode area, located within Canterbury Central & Westgate, there are 5 primary and 2 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.

Nearby schools for CT1 2FR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimarySt Peter's Methodist Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
0.5 miSecondaryThe Canterbury AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miNot applicableThe King's School CanterburyOther independent school
Unrated

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CT1 2FR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CT1 2FR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBalkan Food19 Castle Street, Canterbury, CT1 2QJWalking directions to Balkan Food
0.2 miALDISt Andrew's Close, Canterbury, CT1 2LNWalking directions to ALDI
0.2 miKiki Grocery Store20 Wincheap, Canterbury, CT1 3QZWalking directions to Kiki Grocery Store
0.3 miBinnewith Express57 St. Peter's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2BEWalking directions to Binnewith Express
0.3 miSainsbury's Local28 High Street, Canterbury, CT1 2AZWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Canterbury district.

Band A£1,613
Band B£1,882
Band C£2,151
Band D£2,419
Band E£2,957
Band F£3,495
Band G£4,032
Band H£4,839

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 2FR, 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 020GE01032808
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced2009-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CT1 2FR

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

The area around CT1 2FR records about 135 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near CT1 2FR?

The median sale price around CT1 2FR in Westgate is £278,000 (about £353 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CT1 2FR?

There are 8 schools close to CT1 2FR, including St Peter's Methodist Primary School (Good), The Canterbury Academy (Good) and The King's School Canterbury. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to CT1 2FR?

The closest station to CT1 2FR is Canterbury East, about 421 m away.

How deprived is the area around CT1 2FR?

CT1 2FR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,329 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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