Area360 logo

Postcode insights

CT2 8PP

Priest Avenue

Westgate

Interactive map showing CT2 8PP and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CT2 8PP

Overview

Postcode CT2 8PP 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 very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% 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 nearest station is Canterbury East, about 1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
25.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Canterbury Central & Westgate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,241 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Canterbury Central & Westgate has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.5%

Approximately 25.5% 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.

Income level

3/10

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

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 183 ft away from CT2 8PP.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Canterbury East located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CT2 8PP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Canterbury East

N/A

Walking directions to Canterbury East

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
411
Population density
8,286.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.38(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.14(-34%)
Vehicle crime
7.46(+101%)
Other theft
4.75(-15%)
Other crime
3.39(+79%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
291
70.8%
Other White
40
9.73%
Indian
26
6.33%
Other Asian
22
5.35%
African
9
2.19%
Total population: 411

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
26.23%
No qualifications
84
25.93%
Level 3 (A level)
61
18.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
11.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
8.64%
Total 16+ residents: 324

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
31.54%
Owns outright
38
25.5%
Social rents from council
35
23.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
16.78%
Other social rented
3
2.01%
Total households: 149

Property prices in Westgate

Median price£285,000
Price per sq ft£377
Sales (last 12 months)107
Typical range (middle 50%)£248K – £341K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £377 per square foot) in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,500 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
Detached2£1,057,500£472
Semi-Detached23£300,000£380
Terraced55£300,000£384
Flats27£230,000£357

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£213,500£284,750£271,000
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£225,000£360,000£305,750
2026£630,000£233,500£290,000£299,000
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£316£347£335
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£344£382£395
2026£542£379£396£340
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 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT2 8PP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT2 8PP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Mar 202649, Wife Of Bath Hill, Canterbury, CT2 8PHSemi-DetachedFreehold£278,000
05 Jan 2026112, Wife Of Bath Hill, Canterbury, CT2 8PHSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
03 Nov 202538, Priest Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8PJTerracedFreehold£262,000
12 Sept 202532, Priest Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8PJTerracedFreehold£260,000
06 Aug 202556, Priest Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8PJSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the CT2 8PP postcode area, located within Canterbury Central & Westgate, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CT2 8PP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Canterbury Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryThe Canterbury AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.5 miNot applicableKent College Nursery, Infant and Junior SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT2 8PP

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Canterbury district (2025-26).

Band A£1,548
Band B£1,806
Band C£2,064
Band D£2,322
Band E£2,838
Band F£3,354
Band G£3,870
Band H£4,643

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 8PP, 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 020EE01024126
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CT2 8PP

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

The area around CT2 8PP records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near CT2 8PP?

The median sale price around CT2 8PP in Canterbury Central & Westgate is £285,000 (about £377 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CT2 8PP?

There are 4 schools close to CT2 8PP, including The Canterbury Primary School (Good), The Canterbury Academy (Requires improvement) and Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CT2 8PP?

The closest station to CT2 8PP is Canterbury East, about 1,596 m away.

How deprived is the area around CT2 8PP?

CT2 8PP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,241 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

Nearby Postcodes

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.