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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

CT27JZ

Station Road West

CT11LH

Albion Place

CT11ZG

Lambeth Road

CT11NF

Mayfly Close

CT12AE

Duck Lane

CT11LE

Victoria Row

CT19RH

Military Road

CT11YY

Westminster Road

CT11EF

Conrad Avenue

CT11GE

Northgate

CT19RR

Military Road

CT11EZ

Northgate

CT19TG

Northgate

CT12XP

Military Road

CT11EQ

Dickens Avenue

CT11HX

Anne Green Walk

CT11ER

Tennyson Avenue

CT19SX

Northgate

CT11BJ

Artillery Street

CT11WP

Military Road

CT11BG

Northgate

CT19AW

Military Road

CT11TX

Parham Road

CT11EP

Tennyson Avenue

CT11WY

Parham Close

CT19LU

Military Road

CT19SJ

Northgate

CT11JF

Hudson Road

CT11LF

Artillery Gardens

CT11ZJ

Chaucer Road

CT19SE

Northgate

CT11BP

Barton Mill Road

CT28DE

Station Road West

CT19SP

Northgate

CT19TB

Northgate

CT11FH

Sturry Road

CT11YZ

Greenbridge Park

CT11WZ

Sturry Road

CT11LW

Union Street

CT11HY

Green Cloth Mews

CT11ZN

Vauxhall Road

CT11BN

Kingsmead Road

CT19WA

Northgate

CT11ZL

March Grove

CT19SS

Northgate

CT19SY

Northgate

CT11EY

Vauxhall Crescent

CT19JL

Military Road

CT19SH

Northgate

CT11DL

Old Park Avenue

CT11ES

Reed Avenue

CT11JH

Military Road

CT29GA

Military Road

CT27HU

St Stephens Road

CT11HQ

Sturry Road

CT27JA

Malthouse Road

CT19QJ

Military Road

CT11AE

High Street St Gregorys

CT19UG

Northgate

CT11LL

Military Road

CT19QU

Military Road

CT11HG

Sturry Road

CT11DH

Riverdale Road

CT19TE

Northgate

CT11HT

Sturry Road

CT11WU

Sargeants Parade

CT11DA

Sturry Road

CT11GR

Sargeants Parade

CT11BD

St Johns Place

CT19TA

Northgate

CT11HD

Sturry Road

CT19QP

Military Road

CT27HZ

St Stephens Close

CT11GT

Barton Mill Road

CT11QZ

Kensington Road

CT11EE

East Street

CT19UR

Northgate

CT19UU

Northgate

CT19SN

Northgate

CT11JG

Military Road

CT11JW

Payton Mews

CT11GN

Barton Mill Road

CT11LA

Hallett Walk

CT11XE

Starle Close

CT27JD

St Stephens Road

CT11TS

Field Avenue

CT11ZP

Northgate

CT11NA

Clyde Street

CT19SB

Northgate

CT12LU

Broad Street

CT19AB

Military Road

CT11BB

Northgate

CT11BY

Parham Close

CT11LZ

Gillon Mews

CT11EW

Tennyson Avenue

CT11YW

Military Road

CT11XQ

Keyworth Mews

CT19QY

Military Road

CT11GF

Sargeants Parade

CT11DT

Sturry Road

Data Sources

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