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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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 207 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
207
Deprivation level
8/10
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
92.92(+195%)
Shoplifting
62.85(+684%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.84(+279%)
Other theft
25.68(+360%)
Criminal damage and arson
21(+226%)
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 49 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Northgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £395,000.

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
Detached2£325,000
Flats24£188,500
Semi-Detached6£228,500
Terraced17£265,000

10 years median price trend in Northgate

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

All postcodes in Northgate

CT19UL

Northgate

CT11QZ

Kensington Road

CT11BL

Northgate

CT19PJ

Military Road

CT27HU

St Stephens Road

CT27JW

St Stephens Road

CT11AY

Northgate

CT11HU

Teddington Close

CT19SA

Northgate

CT29GA

Military Road

CT11LZ

Gillon Mews

CT11NF

Mayfly Close

CT13GD

Military Road

CT11UD

Tennyson Avenue

CT12LS

Broad Street

CT19GG

Military Road

CT11LH

Albion Place

CT11WY

Parham Close

CT28SP

Holters Mill

CT19TB

Northgate

CT19AW

Military Road

CT11HT

Sturry Road

CT11EF

Conrad Avenue

CT12BF

The Causeway

CT19UT

Northgate

CT11HS

Northgate

CT19SZ

Northgate

CT11AF

St Radigund's Place

CT11BU

Sturry Road

CT19UP

Northgate

CT11JE

Brymore Road

CT19UJ

Northgate

CT19WE

Northgate

CT11HR

Sturry Road

CT11LG

Artillery Gardens

CT11TA

Parham Close

CT11YW

Military Road

CT19PX

Military Road

CT19SB

Northgate

CT11DN

Old Park Avenue

CT11GD

Northgate

CT19SF

Northgate

CT11EA

South Street

CT11LL

Military Road

CT11TP

Field Avenue

CT11XE

Starle Close

CT11XF

Honeywood Close

CT12LT

Broad Street

CT19TD

Northgate

CT27HZ

St Stephens Close

CT11JW

Payton Mews

CT11AD

Stour Retail Park

CT11PA

Military Road

CT11YZ

Greenbridge Park

CT19QA

Military Road

CT28DE

Station Road West

CT11BG

Northgate

CT11ED

East Street

CT11HJ

Sturry Road

CT11ZJ

Chaucer Road

CT19LU

Military Road

CT19RH

Military Road

CT19JL

Military Road

CT27JF

St Stephens Road

CT11XJ

Starle Close

CT11ZH

Sargeants Parade

CT12AE

Duck Lane

CT19SG

Northgate

CT27HT

St Stephens Road

CT11DY

Forrester Close

CT11ET

Reed Avenue

CT19TA

Northgate

CT27HY

St Stephens Close

CT11EP

Tennyson Avenue

CT11HP

Brymore Road

CT11JA

Arran Mews

CT11LR

New Ruttington Lane

CT11BN

Kingsmead Road

CT11GR

Sargeants Parade

CT11YN

Parham Road

CT28SD

The Spires

CT47YE

Military Road

CT19AB

Military Road

CT11BA

Northgate

CT11BF

High Street St Gregorys

CT11HX

Anne Green Walk

CT19AN

Military Road

CT19UR

Northgate

CT19WA

Northgate

CT11BW

Northgate

CT11EN

Tennyson Avenue

CT11HD

Sturry Road

CT11HY

Green Cloth Mews

CT11JJ

Military Road

CT11ZL

March Grove

CT11HW

Clement Close

CT11JQ

Military Road

CT11YS

Regency Place

CT19SE

Northgate

CT19ST

Northgate

Data Sources

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