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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 88 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
88
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
53.65(+572%)
Violence and sexual offences
44.33(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.51(+107%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.78(+129%)
Other theft
6.78(+21%)
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 151 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 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
Flats36£220,000
Terraced45£411,500
Semi-Detached39£365,000
Detached31£540,000

10 years median price trend in Gorrell

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

All postcodes in Gorrell

CT51FW

Diamond Road

CT51LL

Railway Avenue

CT51HW

Sydenham Street

CT51PT

Millstrood Road

CT51ET

Island Wall

CT51EU

Pettman Mews

CT52ES

Northwood Road

CT51AZ

High Street

CT51DQ

Clifton Road

CT54QW

Suffolk Court

CT54JS

Sydney Road

CT51EH

Wave Crest

CT59DS

Gorrell

CT51EQ

Seaway Cottages

CT51DS

Shaftesbury Road

CT51RH

Old Bridge Road

CT54LB

Walmer Road

CT51ST

Parry Close

CT51DJ

West Cliff

CT54FH

St Patrick's Close

CT54LQ

Gosselin Street

CT51PX

Bellevue Road

CT51JT

Oxford Close

CT51JE

Diamond Road

CT51ER

Island Wall

CT51BX

Sea Wall

CT54RH

Grimshill Road

CT51FQ

The Pines

CT54NP

Bayview Road

CT51SQ

Gorrell

CT51PW

Clifford Road

CT54HT

Harwich Street

CT51RY

Seymour Avenue

CT54FL

St George's Close

CT51DX

Nelson Road

CT51ND

Westgate Terrace

CT51HS

Albert Street

CT51QH

Golden Hill

CT52BF

Tower Parade

CT51JR

Argyle Road

CT51DG

Oxford Street

CT54QE

Hilltop

CT51HP

Albert Street

CT51NQ

Cromwell Road

CT51SE

Seymour Avenue

CT54NT

South View Road

CT54LW

Glebe Way

CT51LX

Reservoir Road

CT54NW

Pierpoint Road

CT51LE

Westgate Terrace

CT51LP

Westmeads Road

CT54HY

Vale Road

CT51NP

White Marsh Court

CT54JG

Saddleton Road

CT51LA

Cromwell Road

CT51TF

Gorrell

CT51JS

Argyle Road

CT54HU

Harwich Street

CT51FY

Freemans Yard

CT54JU

Sydney Road

CT54JQ

Saddleton Road

CT51AH

Harbour Street

CT51DF

Terrys Lane

CT51EF

Island Wall

CT51AX

Terrys Lane

CT51LW

Westmeads Road

CT51HT

Albert Street

CT51RQ

Old Bridge Road

CT54HD

Canterbury Road

CT51LS

Wheatley Road

CT51SW

Britten Gardens

CT51QF

Millstrood Road

CT51NW

Cromwell Road

CT51UZ

Gorrell

CT51HH

Woodlawn Street

CT53WF

Gorrell

CT51JU

King Edward Street

CT51LH

Railway Avenue

CT51AN

Sea Street

CT54LG

Belton Close

CT54LH

Grimshill Road

CT54HA

Suffolk Street

CT51QQ

Millstrood Road

CT53DE

Clapham Hill

CT54EX

Canterbury Road

CT54LP

Glebe Way

CT54HS

Kent Street

CT59EA

Gorrell

CT51NA

Cromwell Road

CT51AD

Harbour Street

CT51WA

Gorrell

CT51AF

Horsebridge Road

CT51SY

Grahame Lane

CT51JY

Station Road

CT51PU

Bellevue Road

CT51HA

Fountain Street

CT51HG

Woodlawn Street

CT51SP

Butterworth Road

CT51RN

Gorrell Road

CT52ET

Northwood Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.