Postcode CT2 8LS 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 95.9 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 West located about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 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 95.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.9% 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 309 ft away from CT2 8LS.
Canterbury Central & Westgate near CT2 8LS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £1,485,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £475,000 |
| Flats | 46 | £212,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £315,000 |
| Terraced | 47 | £315,000 |
10 years price trend in Westgate
In the CT2 8LS postcode area, located within Canterbury Central & Westgate, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.