CT1 — CANTERBURY | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CT1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CT1 is £358,011, which is 21% below the Kent average of £450,882.

Properties in CT1 cost 24.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CT1 have risen 28.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£542,780	187
Semi-detached	£337,810	284
Terraced	£313,092	393
Flat	£236,628	412
All types	£358,011	1453

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CT1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 183.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CT1 has a crime rate significantly 126% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

64.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

3.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

4.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

33.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

40.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in CT1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CT1 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Parkside Community Foundation Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St Peter's Methodist Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury	Primary	Good	mi
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Wincheap Foundation Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

162,100

Population

Median Age

26%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

26.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CT1 are 254.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 85% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

254.0 Mbps

Avg Download

46.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

58%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CT1 is collected by Canterbury. The Band D rate is £2,115/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

CT1 — CANTERBURY

Area Summary

CT1 (CANTERBURY) offers above-average property prices (£358,011, 25% above national average), higher-than-average crime (126% above national average), 17 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (254 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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CT2

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£440K

▼ 5.0% YoY

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£412K

▲ 2.9% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CT1?

The average house price in CT1 (CANTERBURY) is £358,011, based on 1453 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 25% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 28.2% over the past year.

Is CT1 a safe area to live?

Crime in CT1 is above the national average (183.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (64.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (33.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CT1?

There are 17 schools in or near CT1. 35% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in CT1?

Council tax in CT1 is collected by Canterbury. The Band D rate is £2,115 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in CT1?

The average broadband download speed in CT1 is 254 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 58%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CT1 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in CT1 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 12% are social housing. The total population is approximately 162,100.