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CT2 8PD

Shipman Avenue

Westgate

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Overview

Postcode CT2 8PD 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 high crime levels, with around 67.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below 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 West, about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Dukes Meadow.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
20.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Canterbury Central & Westgate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,999 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Canterbury Central & Westgate has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.3%

Approximately 20.3% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Canterbury Central & Westgate is £55,289 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT2 8PD.

Flood risk

No risk

Canterbury Central & Westgate near CT2 8PD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Canterbury West located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CT2 8PD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Canterbury West

N/A

Walking directions to Canterbury West
0.8 mi

Canterbury East

N/A

Walking directions to Canterbury East

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CT2 8PD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDukes MeadowMediumWalking directions to Dukes Meadow
0.5 miToddler's CoveSmallWalking directions to Toddler's Cove

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
8,728.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.59(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.96(+22%)
Other theft
7.48(+33%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.8(+5%)
Vehicle crime
5.44(+47%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
216
69.23%
Other White
41
13.14%
Other Asian
19
6.09%
African
10
3.21%
Arab
7
2.24%
Total population: 312

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
29.18%
Level 3 (A level)
66
25.68%
No qualifications
35
13.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
12.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.51%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
36
30.51%
Owns with a mortgage
33
27.97%
Social rents from council
22
18.64%
Owns outright
21
17.8%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.39%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Westgate

Median price: £278,000
Price per sq ft: £353
Sales (last 12 months): 114
Typical range (middle 50%): £233K – £336K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£462,500£377
Semi-Detached18£297,383£389
Terraced58£295,750£348
Flats34£210,000£350

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westgate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westgate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Westgate in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT2 8PD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT2 8PD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jul 202640A, Shipman Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8PDTerracedFreehold£260,000
31 Mar 202624, Shipman Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8PDTerracedFreehold£275,000
08 Dec 20254, Squire Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8PFSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
28 Nov 202535, Squire Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8PFTerracedFreehold£165,000
30 Oct 202543, Miller Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8NYTerracedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the CT2 8PD postcode area, located within Canterbury Central & Westgate, there are 3 primary and 1 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.

Nearby schools for CT2 8PD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryThe Canterbury Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.2 miSecondaryThe Canterbury AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.7 miNot applicableKent College Nursery, Infant and Junior SchoolOther independent school
Unrated

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CT2 8PD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CT2 8PD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miChaucer Stores3a Miller Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8NZWalking directions to Chaucer Stores
0.2 miThe Pilgrims Store1 Merchants Way, Canterbury, CT2 8PWWalking directions to The Pilgrims Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Canterbury district.

Band A£1,613
Band B£1,882
Band C£2,151
Band D£2,419
Band E£2,957
Band F£3,495
Band G£4,032
Band H£4,839

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CT2 8PD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Michael Paul Dixey

Westgate - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Pip Hazelton

Westgate - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Rosie Duffield

Canterbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictCanterburyE07000106
Parliamentary ConstituencyCanterburyE14001151
WardWestgateE05010410
ParishCanterbury, unparished areaE43000269
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Canterbury Central & WestgateE02006856
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Canterbury 020CE01024122
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CT2 8PD

Is CT2 8PD (Canterbury Central & Westgate) safe?

The area around CT2 8PD records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near CT2 8PD?

The median sale price around CT2 8PD in Westgate is £278,000 (about £353 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CT2 8PD?

There are 8 schools close to CT2 8PD, including The Canterbury Primary School (Good), The Canterbury Academy (Good) and Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to CT2 8PD?

The closest station to CT2 8PD is Canterbury West, about 1,190 m away.

How deprived is the area around CT2 8PD?

CT2 8PD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,999 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CT2 8PD (Canterbury Central & Westgate) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Canterbury covering CT2 8PD 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).