CT3 — CANTERBURY | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CT3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CT3 is £412,230, which is 9% below the Kent average of £450,882.

Properties in CT3 cost 43.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CT3 have risen 2.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£571,478	309
Semi-detached	£323,697	300
Terraced	£272,520	274
Flat	£139,450	73
All types	£412,230	1023

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CT3

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CT3 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in CT3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CT3 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Hoath Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Preston Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Wingham Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Chislet Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Littlebourne Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

119,768

Population

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

27.0%

Private rent

17.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CT3 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

80%

Superfast Coverage

37%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CT3 is collected by Dover. The Band D rate is £2,151/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

CT3 — CANTERBURY

Area Summary

CT3 (CANTERBURY) offers above-average property prices (£412,230, 44% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 13 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (174 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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£440K

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£529K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CT3?

The average house price in CT3 (CANTERBURY) is £412,230, based on 1023 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 44% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.9% over the past year.

Is CT3 a safe area to live?

Crime in CT3 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CT3?

There are 13 schools in or near CT3. 23% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in CT3?

Council tax in CT3 is collected by Dover. The Band D rate is £2,151 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in CT3?

The average broadband download speed in CT3 is 174 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 80% of premises, ultrafast to 37%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CT3 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in CT3 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 119,768.