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About

Gorrell ward lies in the north-western part of the city of Canterbury, bordering the University of Kent campus to the north and the Sturry Road area. The ward is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and some older terraced homes. It contains several local schools and community facilities, serving a settled population within this suburban part of the city.

A notable feature is the presence of the Toddlers Cove and Tannery Field recreational areas along the River Stour, providing green space that follows the watercourse. The Westgate Gardens are also accessible from its eastern edge. The area is defined by its practical connection to the university and its use of the river path network for leisure, rather than by central tourist landmarks.

Area overview

On average Gorrell has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gorrell is £56,997 per year. There are 6 schools in Gorrell: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Gorrell is home to around 10,625 people, with a population density of about 1,853.7 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gorrell Population
10,625
Population density
1,853.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
51.95(+548%)
Violence and sexual offences
43.29(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.59(+95%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.18(+105%)
Other theft
6.21(+11%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,519
89.59%
Other White
391
3.68%
Irish
122
1.15%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
103
0.97%
White and Asian (mixed)
92
0.87%
Total population: 10,625

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,263
37.09%
Level 3 (A level)
1,414
16.07%
No qualifications
1,407
15.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,169
13.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
825
9.38%
Total 16+ residents: 8,798

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,784
37.43%
Owns with a mortgage
1,362
28.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
928
19.47%
Social rents from council
381
7.99%
Other social rented
190
3.99%
Total households: 4,766

Property prices in Gorrell

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £385,250 in Gorrell area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £1,325,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gorrell in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gorrell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£550,000
Flats31£220,000
Semi-Detached35£365,000
Terraced49£416,000

10 years median price trend in Gorrell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gorrell.

All postcodes in Gorrell

CT54NU

Borstal Hill

CT51BW

Middle Wall

CT51DB

Oxford Street

CT51DZ

Nelson Road

CT51LA

Cromwell Road

CT51NW

Cromwell Road

CT51PS

Deborah Close

CT51QH

Golden Hill

CT51RY

Seymour Avenue

CT54NS

Borstal Hill

CT59DW

Gorrell

CT51BQ

High Street

CT51DP

Nelson Road

CT51ER

Island Wall

CT51HW

Sydenham Street

CT51LS

Wheatley Road

CT51PR

Golden Hill

CT53DL

Clapham Hill

CT54HT

Harwich Street

CT54LA

Gosselin Street

CT59DS

Gorrell

CT51EH

Wave Crest

CT51GA

Sea Street

CT51JF

Regent Street

CT51LB

Westgate Terrace

CT51NF

Cromwell Road

CT51UZ

Gorrell

CT59DR

Gorrell

CT51FR

Wheatley Road

CT51LF

Station Road

CT51LW

Westmeads Road

CT51NP

White Marsh Court

CT53FX

Gorrell

CT53QH

Bogshole Lane

CT54JX

Sydney Road

CT54LP

Glebe Way

CT51AZ

High Street

CT51JD

Regent Street

CT51TJ

Gorrell

CT54HD

Canterbury Road

CT54HW

Essex Street

CT54JF

Salisbury Road

CT51AN

Sea Street

CT51QF

Millstrood Road

CT54QP

Duncan Close

CT51FT

Wheatley Road

CT51HQ

Woodlawn Street

CT51NJ

Cromwell Road

CT54EZ

Canterbury Road

CT51NN

Cromwell Road

CT51RQ

Old Bridge Road

CT51SF

Diamond Road

CT54HR

Forge Lane

CT54HU

Harwich Street

CT51FY

Freemans Yard

CT51FU

Gladstone Road

CT51HN

Sydenham Street

CT51NL

Cromwell Road

CT53DG

Clapham Hill

CT54HX

Hill View Road

CT51LH

Railway Avenue

CT51QL

Willow Court

CT51ST

Parry Close

CT54HG

Canterbury Road

CT54NL

Windmill Road

CT51AW

Leggetts Lane

CT51FW

Diamond Road

CT54HP

Essex Street

CT54RW

Granary Place

CT51AB

Harbour Street

CT51HA

Fountain Street

CT51QP

Belmont Road

CT54GZ

Old Printworks Close

CT54HF

Canterbury Road

CT54JR

Sydney Road

CT54NT

South View Road

CT51BX

Sea Wall

CT51HZ

Victoria Street

CT51LT

Diamond Road

CT51QQ

Millstrood Road

CT51SE

Seymour Avenue

CT54HN

Swanfield Road

CT54NY

Benacre Road

CT51AJ

Harbour Street

CT51BY

The Slipway

CT51EF

Island Wall

CT51EL

Island Wall

CT51HY

Warwick Road

CT51QG

Millstrood Road

CT53DQ

Clapham Hill

CT51FF

Sea Street

CT51HD

Bexley Street

CT51JS

Argyle Road

CT51JX

Hamilton Road

CT51NH

Cromwell Road

CT51HS

Albert Street

CT51PX

Bellevue Road

CT51RN

Gorrell Road

CT51RR

Downs Avenue

CT53DJ

Clapham Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.