Postcode CT1 2SW 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 197.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Canterbury Central & Westgate is £52,200 per year. The nearest station is Canterbury East located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest medium park is Westgate Gardens.
Canterbury Central & Westgate has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,550 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Canterbury Central & Westgate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 197.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 18.5% 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 of residents in Canterbury Central & Westgate is £52,200 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 75 ft away from CT1 2SW.
Canterbury Central & Westgate near CT1 2SW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 132 recent sales, the median property price is £285,125 in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £1,485,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £638,750 |
| Flats | 46 | £212,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £341,000 |
| Terraced | 58 | £312,500 |
10 year median price trend in Westgate
In the CT1 2SW postcode area, located within Canterbury Central & Westgate, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT1 2SW
| 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 | Canterbury, CT1 3RS | Walking directions to Stevens Newsagents |
| 0.2 mi | Balkan Food | 19 Castle Street, Canterbury, CT1 2QJ | Walking directions to Balkan Food |
| 0.2 mi | Wincheap Mini Mart | Canterbury, CT1 3ZD | Walking directions to Wincheap Mini Mart |
Annual council tax rates for Canterbury district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.