Postcode CT2 8BS 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 high crime levels, with around 80.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Canterbury Central & Westgate is £55,289 per year. The nearest station is Canterbury West located about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Westgate Gardens.
Canterbury Central & Westgate has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,141 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Canterbury Central & Westgate has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.3% 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.
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 24 ft away from CT2 8BS.
Canterbury Central & Westgate near CT2 8BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Canterbury West located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Canterbury West | N/A | Walking directions to Canterbury West |
| 0.6 mi | Canterbury East | N/A | Walking directions to Canterbury East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Westgate Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Westgate Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Beverley Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Beverley Meadow |
| 0.3 mi | Toddler's Cove | Small | Walking directions to Toddler's Cove |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,500 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 | 30 | £219,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £342,000 |
| Terraced | 58 | £317,500 |
10 year median price trend in Westgate
In the CT2 8BS postcode area, located within Canterbury Central & Westgate, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT2 8BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | St Dunstans Stores | 30 St. Dunstan's Street, Canterbury, CT2 8HG | Walking directions to St Dunstans Stores |
| 0 mi | Costcutter | 48 St. Dunstan's Street, Canterbury, CT2 8BY | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 21-24 St. Dunstan's Street, Canterbury, CT2 8BH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Canterbury Wine Mart | 18 St. Dunstan's Street, Canterbury, CT2 8AF | Walking directions to Canterbury Wine Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Canterbury Express | 35 St. Peter's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2BG | Walking directions to Canterbury Express |
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: 16/01/2026.