Postcode CT2 8QE 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 moderate crime levels, with around 71.9 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 0.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Canterbury Central & Westgate has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 71.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 75.4% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 22 ft away from CT2 8QE.
Canterbury Central & Westgate near CT2 8QE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Canterbury East located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Canterbury East | N/A | Walking directions to Canterbury East |
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £285,125 in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £638,750 |
| Flats | 46 | £212,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £341,000 |
| Terraced | 58 | £312,500 |
10 year median price trend in Westgate
In the CT2 8QE postcode area, located within Canterbury Central & Westgate, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT2 8QE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Pilgrims Store | 1 Merchants Way, Canterbury, CT2 8PW | Walking directions to The Pilgrims Store |
| 0.3 mi | Chaucer Stores | 3a Miller Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8NZ | Walking directions to Chaucer Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | 10 Ten Perch Road, Canterbury, CT1 3TQ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | 15 Maynard Road, Canterbury, CT1 3RH | Walking directions to Iceland |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.