Postcode CT2 8QA 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 80.9 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 East located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Westgate Gardens.
Canterbury Central & Westgate has a moderate 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 80.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 31.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 24 ft away from CT2 8QA.
Canterbury Central & Westgate near CT2 8QA 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 8QA postcode area, located within Canterbury Central & Westgate, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Floc | 7A Cotton Road, Canterbury, CT1 3RB | |
| 0.4 mi | The Eight Bells | 34 London Road, Canterbury, CT2 8LN | |
| 0.5 mi | The Old Coach & Horses | Church Hill, Canterbury, CT2 9AB |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.