CT2 — CANTERBURY | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CT2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CT2 is £439,681, broadly in line with the Kent average of £450,882.

Properties in CT2 cost 53.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CT2 have fallen 5.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£561,713	224
Semi-detached	£350,430	382
Terraced	£331,337	290
Flat	£195,377	184
All types	£439,681	1122

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CT2

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

With 97.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CT2 has a crime rate significantly 20% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in CT2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CT2 has 15 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Blean Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
The Archbishop's School	Secondary	Good	mi
St Edmund's School Canterbury	Other	Not inspected	mi
Kent College (Canterbury)	Other	Not inspected	mi
Junior King's School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

158,379

Population

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

33.0%

Private rent

16.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CT2 are 174.0 Mbps, with 96% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 63% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

174.0 Mbps

Avg Download

31.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

89%

Superfast Coverage

36%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CT2 is collected by Swale. The Band D rate is £2,094/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

CT2 — CANTERBURY

Area Summary

CT2 (CANTERBURY) offers above-average property prices (£439,681, 53% above national average), higher-than-average crime (20% above national average), 15 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (174 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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CT1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CT2?

The average house price in CT2 (CANTERBURY) is £439,681, based on 1122 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 53% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.0% over the past year.

Is CT2 a safe area to live?

Crime in CT2 is above the national average (97.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (34.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (16.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CT2?

There are 15 schools in or near CT2. 20% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in CT2?

Council tax in CT2 is collected by Swale. The Band D rate is £2,094 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in CT2?

The average broadband download speed in CT2 is 174 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 89% of premises, ultrafast to 36%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CT2 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 33% of homes in CT2 are owner-occupied. 16% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 158,379.