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CT2

CANTERBURY

Kent, South East, England

CT2 covers CANTERBURY in Kent, South East.

Avg price £439,681
1yr change ▼ 5.0%
Crime 20% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£439,681

▼ 5.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

53% above national avg

Crime Rate

97.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

20% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

15 schools

Broadband Speed

174 Mbps

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.

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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

£396K £415K £435K £455K £474K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

158,379

Population

62

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.

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174.0 Mbps

Avg Download

31.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

89%

Superfast Coverage

36%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

CT

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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Frequently Asked Questions about CT2 CANTERBURY

What is the average house price in CT2 CANTERBURY?
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 CANTERBURY 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 is the population of CT2 CANTERBURY?
The population of CT2 (CANTERBURY) is approximately 158,379 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 16% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in CT2 CANTERBURY?
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.

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