Postcode CT1 2LF 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 0.2 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.
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.
Canterbury Central & Westgate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 134.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 210 ft away from CT1 2LF.
Canterbury Central & Westgate near CT1 2LF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Canterbury East located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Canterbury East | N/A | Walking directions to Canterbury East |
| 0.6 mi | Canterbury West | N/A | Walking directions to Canterbury West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Westgate Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Westgate Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Dane John Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Dane John Gardens |
| 0.2 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT1 2LF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2025 | 23, Bingley Court, Canterbury, CT1 2SW | Flats | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 10 Sept 2026 | 106, Bingley Court, Canterbury, CT1 2SX | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2026 | 155, Bingley Court, Canterbury, CT1 2SX | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 104, Bingley Court, Canterbury, CT1 2SX | Flats | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2025 | 18A, Wincheap, Canterbury, CT1 3QZ | Flats | Leasehold | £163,000 |
In the CT1 2LF 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Peter's Methodist Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Mar 2015. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Wincheap Foundation Primary School | Foundation school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 16 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | The Canterbury Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 6 Jan 2026. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CT1 2LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | ALDI | St Andrew's Close, Canterbury, CT1 2LN | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.1 mi | Kiki Grocery Store | 20 Wincheap, Canterbury, CT1 3QZ | Walking directions to Kiki Grocery Store |
| 0.1 mi | Stevens Newsagents | Tudor Road, Canterbury, CT1 3RS | Walking directions to Stevens Newsagents |
| 0.2 mi | Wincheap Mini Mart | Canterbury, CT1 3ZD | Walking directions to Wincheap Mini Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Balkan Food | 19 Castle Street, Canterbury, CT1 2QJ | Walking directions to Balkan Food |
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 2LF, 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 2LF 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.
The median sale price around CT1 2LF in Westgate is £278,000 (about £353 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to CT1 2LF, including St Peter's Methodist Primary School (Good), Wincheap Foundation Primary School (Requires improvement) and The Canterbury Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CT1 2LF is Canterbury East, about 277 m away.
CT1 2LF 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).
The Member of Parliament for Canterbury covering CT1 2LF 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).