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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

CT54JW

Deane Close

CT54HB

Norfolk Street

CT51BA

The Vines

CT51FH

Victoria Mews

CT51HQ

Woodlawn Street

CT51BQ

High Street

CT51TG

Gorrell

CT53AS

Bogshole Lane

CT51BS

Beach Alley

CT53DF

Wellington Street

CT54NX

Borstal Avenue

CT51SZ

Saltway Court

CT51TN

Gorrell

CT52EL

Clare Road

CT52EH

Clare Road

CT51TE

Milne Avenue

CT51AJ

Harbour Street

CT51QP

Belmont Road

CT51BL

Gorrell

CT51GA

Sea Street

CT53FX

Ivydene Avenue

CT51SH

Elgar Avenue

CT51RF

Old Bridge Road

CT51FB

Saxon Shore

CT54FW

Orchard Grove

CT54HP

Essex Street

CT51BW

Middle Wall

CT54JR

Sydney Road

CT51LZ

Diamond Road

CT51DH

Portway

CT51SB

All Saints Close

CT51QJ

Belmont Road

CT51LJ

Railway Avenue

CT51EP

Island Wall

CT54JF

Salisbury Road

CT51JQ

Regent Street

CT54NU

Borstal Hill

CT51DP

Nelson Road

CT51DN

West Cliff

CT51FR

Wheatley Road

CT59DR

Gorrell

CT51PN

Invicta Road

CT51JB

Bexley Street

CT51SA

Seymour Avenue

CT54RT

Canterbury Road

CT54HE

Canterbury Road

CT54HJ

Canterbury Road

CT51BB

High Street

CT51QA

Bellevue Road

CT51AL

Knots Yard

CT54LN

Grimshill Road

CT51JA

Victoria Street

CT53AY

Pean Hill

CT54RX

Grimshill Road

CT51DD

Oxford Street

CT53AZ

Pean Hill

CT54FG

Vicarage Gardens

CT51NJ

Cromwell Road

CT51AQ

Harbour Street

CT51RR

Downs Avenue

CT54HR

Forge Lane

CT51RS

Downs Avenue

CT54RW

Granary Place

CT51QB

Millstrood Road

CT51TJ

Gorrell

CT51DY

Island Wall

CT51QR

High Street

CT59DQ

Gorrell

CT51PP

Millstrood Road

CT54LA

Gosselin Street

CT54JJ

Saddleton Road

CT54NG

Gordon Road

CT51EA

Nelson Road

CT51HD

Bexley Street

CT51JD

Regent Street

CT51NF

Cromwell Road

CT51DE

Oxford Street

CT51QX

St Alphege Court

CT54LR

Alexandra Road

CT51HX

Warwick Road

CT54JE

Green Lane

CT54RL

Cranleigh Gardens

CT51RU

Douglas Avenue

CT51SJ

Millstrood Road

CT54EZ

Canterbury Road

CT51AR

Regent Street

CT51LG

Station Road

CT54JZ

Norman Road

CT51BY

The Slipway

CT51LF

Station Road

CT51LY

Reservoir Road

CT51FG

Red Lion Lane

CT51QY

Oyster Mews

CT51HY

Warwick Road

CT51QT

Regency Close

CT51JG

Gladstone Road

CT51PY

Bellevue Road

CT52EJ

Clare Road

CT51BN

Middle Wall

CT54QD

Hunters Chase

Data Sources

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