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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

CT54LE

Kingsley Road

CT51EY

Marine Terrace

CT51JW

Regent Street

CT51AP

High Street

CT51DT

Cornwallis Circle

CT51QZ

Westmeads Road

CT51SF

Diamond Road

CT54RR

Maugham Court

CT51SU

St Peters Road

CT51EX

Salts Close

CT54HW

Essex Street

CT54LF

Walmer Road

CT54FF

St Vincent's Close

CT54NS

Borstal Hill

CT54JP

St Andrew's Close

CT53AT

Bogshole Lane

CT51AY

High Street

CT59DB

Gorrell

CT53DG

Clapham Hill

CT54NE

Gordon Road

CT54NA

Borstal Hill

CT51AG

Harbour Street

CT51LQ

Station Road

CT51JZ

Station Road

CT53RG

Gorrell

CT51HJ

Stream Walk

CT54FJ

St Francis Close

CT51HF

New Street

CT53BH

Pean Hill

CT51EZ

Cushings Walk

CT51BT

Sea Wall

CT54NQ

Stanley Road

CT51LR

Westmeads Road

CT51RW

Gorrell Road

CT51JP

Beresford Road

CT54JN

Paddock View

CT51LN

Diamond Road

CT51JF

Regent Street

CT51NL

Cromwell Road

CT51LD

Westgate Terrace

CT51QU

Millstrood Road

CT51HN

Sydenham Street

CT51JH

Acton Road

CT54JB

Saddleton Road

CT59EG

Gorrell

CT51RB

Old Bridge Road

CT54HZ

St James' Gardens

CT51DR

Nelson Road

CT51RZ

Kings Avenue

CT51QD

St Davids Close

CT51HB

Fountain Street

CT51LB

Westgate Terrace

CT51DL

West Cliff

CT51SS

Holst Lane

CT54HL

Swanfield Road

CT51WD

Wicketts End

CT54JT

Seeshill Close

CT54NJ

Stanley Road

CT51DZ

Nelson Road

CT53DJ

Clapham Hill

CT51SX

Gorrell

CT51QW

Belmont Road

CT51JN

Regent Street

CT54NY

Benacre Road

CT51RE

Thurston Park

CT51JJ

Acton Road

CT51EJ

Marine Terrace

CT54RJ

Cranleigh Gardens

Data Sources

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