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CT1

CANTERBURY

Kent, South East, England

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CT1 encompasses CANTERBURY and its surrounding areas in Kent, South East.

Avg price £358,011
1yr change ▲ 28.2%
Crime 126% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£358,011

▲ 28.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

25% above national avg

Crime Rate

183.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

126% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

17 schools

Broadband Speed

254 Mbps

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.

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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

£314K £336K £359K £381K £403K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

6

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

162,100

Population

67

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.

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254.0 Mbps

Avg Download

46.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

58%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

CT

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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Frequently Asked Questions about CT1 CANTERBURY

What is the average house price in CT1 CANTERBURY?
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 CANTERBURY 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 is the population of CT1 CANTERBURY?
The population of CT1 (CANTERBURY) is approximately 162,100 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 26% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 12% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in CT1 CANTERBURY?
There are 17 schools in or near CT1. 35% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

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