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Canterbury

England / South East / Canterbury

About

Canterbury district is located in Kent, South East England. It covers an area of around 309 square kilometres, including the historic city of Canterbury, coastal towns like Whitstable and Herne Bay, and rural villages. The district is known for its mix of urban and rural landscapes, with farmland, woodland, and stretches of coastline along the Thames Estuary.

The city of Canterbury is a major cultural and educational hub, home to the University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University. The district has strong transport links, with the A2 and M2 motorways providing road access, and high-speed rail services to London. The area attracts visitors due to its medieval architecture, including Canterbury Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Local economies include tourism, education, and agriculture, particularly fruit farming in the surrounding countryside.

Area overview

On average Canterbury has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Canterbury is £46,466 per year. There are 60 schools in Canterbury: 35 primary (8 Outstanding and 26 Good) and 10 secondary (1 Outstanding and 7 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Canterbury Population
157,429
Population density
509.9 per km²

Demographics

British
129,887
82.51%
Other White
8,694
5.52%
African
2,928
1.86%
Other Asian
2,054
1.3%
Indian
1,994
1.27%
Total population: 157,429

Housing

Owns outright
24,477
38.37%
Owns with a mortgage
16,836
26.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
12,522
19.63%
Social rents from council
5,006
7.85%
Other social rented
2,794
4.38%
Total households: 63,792

Property prices in Canterbury

Based on 1,857 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Canterbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £2,000,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached593£495,000
Flats301£193,000
Semi-Detached576£343,000
Terraced387£300,000

10 years price trend in Canterbury

All wards in Canterbury

Barton

Beltinge

Blean Forest

Chartham & Stone Street

Chestfield

Gorrell

Greenhill

Herne & Broomfield

Heron

Little Stour & Adisham

Nailbourne

Northgate

Reculver

Seasalter

St Stephen's

Sturry

Swalecliffe

Tankerton

West Bay

Westgate

Wincheap

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.