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About

Northgate ward sits just outside Canterbury's ancient city walls, bordering the River Stour to the south. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of Victorian terraces, modern housing developments, and student accommodations linked to the nearby university campus. The main thoroughfare is Northgate, a busy street with essential local shops, takeaways, and pubs catering to the area's residents.

The ward includes the historic St. Augustine's Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, whose ruins create a significant green space. Industrial estates and retail parks are located on its northern fringes, providing local employment. The presence of the river and several parks, like Tannery Field, offers recreational space amidst the urban fabric.

Area overview

On average Northgate has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 205 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 40.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Northgate is £47,297 per year. There are 2 schools in Northgate: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Northgate is home to around 7,049 people, with a population density of about 3,813.5 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
205
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
40.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Northgate Population
7,049
Population density
3,813.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
93.2(+194%)
Shoplifting
64.26(+705%)
Anti-social behaviour
50.08(+307%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.98(+272%)
Other theft
22.7(+305%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,578
64.96%
Other White
717
10.17%
African
385
5.46%
Other Asian
236
3.35%
Other
167
2.37%
Total population: 7,047

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
1,881
30.92%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,700
27.95%
No qualifications
1,071
17.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
618
10.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
468
7.69%
Total 16+ residents: 6,083

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
849
32.81%
Social rents from council
711
27.47%
Owns outright
414
16%
Owns with a mortgage
317
12.25%
Other social rented
201
7.77%
Total households: 2,588

Property prices in Northgate

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £241,500 in Northgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £640,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Northgate 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 Northgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats27£195,000
Semi-Detached7£255,000
Terraced25£270,000
Detached3£350,000

10 years median price trend in Northgate

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

All postcodes in Northgate

CT11JS

Notley Terrace

CT11BX

New Town Street

CT11JZ

Northgate

CT11JJ

Military Road

CT11EN

Tennyson Avenue

CT19SA

Northgate

CT11DE

St Johns Mews

CT11LY

Pyott Mews

CT11DF

Sturry Road

CT28WY

Military Road

CT11EU

Vauxhall Avenue

CT11DB

Glenside Avenue

CT11XG

Calcraft Mews

CT11HU

Teddington Close

CT19UT

Northgate

CT19SG

Northgate

CT11HL

Jessica Mews

CT19TF

Northgate

CT11YX

Military Road

CT11YN

Parham Road

CT28SE

Station Road West

CT11BH

Northgate

CT11LU

Military Road

CT19US

Northgate

CT11HZ

Mary Green Walk

CT11LR

New Ruttington Lane

CT11FJ

Parham Close

CT11TA

Parham Close

CT11LP

Union Street

CT11BF

High Street St Gregorys

CT11LS

New Ruttington Lane

CT19NJ

Military Road

CT19SR

Northgate

CT11PA

Military Road

CT11UB

New Ruttington Lane

CT19SW

Northgate

CT11HW

Clement Close

CT27JW

St Stephens Road

CT11JB

Gore Mews

CT11BU

Sturry Road

CT11UR

Tennyson Avenue

CT27JE

St Stephens Road

CT11GD

Northgate

CT11TG

Riverdale Road

CT19QA

Military Road

CT19UN

Northgate

CT19WE

Northgate

CT11EJ

Reed Avenue

CT19JF

Military Road

CT19QE

Military Road

CT11XF

Honeywood Close

CT11AY

Northgate

CT11NB

Alma Street

CT11BW

Northgate

CT11DZ

Forrester Close

CT11EA

South Street

CT11AF

St Radigund's Place

CT11DP

Sturry Road

CT19ZZ

Northgate

CT11YS

Regency Place

CT28SP

Holters Mill

CT19SL

Northgate

CT19WF

Northgate

CT11ZH

Sargeants Parade

CT11DW

Old Park Avenue

CT47YE

Military Road

CT11HS

Northgate

CT11AA

Military Road

CT28SD

The Spires

CT11JN

Plumpton Walk

CT11LT

Military Road

CT11LN

Military Road

CT11JX

Sturry Road

CT19QN

Military Road

CT11WX

Waters Edge

CT11DS

Sturry Road

CT11JQ

Military Road

CT11EX

Vauxhall Avenue

CT11UD

Tennyson Avenue

CT11DD

Military Road

CT19TD

Northgate

CT11DY

Forrester Close

CT11ET

Reed Avenue

CT27HY

St Stephens Close

CT19TX

Military Road

CT11AD

Stour Retail Park

CT11FX

Sturry Road

CT11BA

Northgate

CT19SQ

Northgate

CT19DJ

Military Road

CT19RL

Military Road

CT11EL

Tennyson Avenue

CT11HJ

Sturry Road

CT19PD

Military Road

CT11LG

Artillery Gardens

CT11LJ

Artillery Street

CT11WW

Sargeants Parade

CT11RB

Kings Mews

CT19SU

Northgate

CT19SZ

Northgate

Data Sources

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