Postcode CT2 8DY 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.3 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 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Neal's Place Meadow.
Canterbury Central & Westgate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,299 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Canterbury Central & Westgate has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT2 8DY.
Canterbury Central & Westgate near CT2 8DY 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Canterbury West | N/A | Walking directions to Canterbury West |
| 0.9 mi | Canterbury East | N/A | Walking directions to Canterbury East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Neal's Place Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Neal's Place Meadow |
| 0.3 mi | Dukes Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Dukes Meadow |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £342,000 |
| Flats | 40 | £227,500 |
| Terraced | 49 | £305,000 |
| Detached | 6 | £613,750 |
10 year median price trend in Westgate
In the CT2 8DY postcode area, located within Canterbury Central & Westgate, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT2 8DY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Chaucer Stores | 3a Miller Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8NZ | Walking directions to Chaucer Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 48 St. Dunstan's Street, Canterbury, CT2 8BY | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | St Dunstans Stores | 30 St. Dunstan's Street, Canterbury, CT2 8HG | Walking directions to St Dunstans Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 21-24 St. Dunstan's Street, Canterbury, CT2 8BH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.5 mi | The Pilgrims Store | 1 Merchants Way, Canterbury, CT2 8PW | Walking directions to The Pilgrims Store |
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.
Elected local representatives for CT2 8DY, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.