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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

CT13GD

Military Road

CT19ST

Northgate

CT11WL

Northgate

CT19SF

Northgate

CT11XJ

Starle Close

CT11ED

East Street

CT19RG

Military Road

CT19SD

Northgate

CT12BF

The Causeway

CT11HR

Sturry Road

CT11LX

Notley Street

CT19GG

Military Road

CT11FS

Elliot Close

CT11TP

Field Avenue

CT11DX

Marshwood Close

CT19UP

Northgate

CT11HP

Brymore Road

CT27XD

St Stephens Road

CT11BS

Starle Close

CT27HT

St Stephens Road

CT12LS

Broad Street

CT11LB

Petchell Mews

CT11EB

South Street

CT19UJ

Northgate

CT27RD

Northgate

CT19WD

Northgate

CT12TW

Military Road

CT27JF

St Stephens Road

CT19TQ

Military Road

CT12LT

Broad Street

CT11GA

Parham Road

CT19AN

Military Road

CT19UL

Northgate

CT19PZ

Northgate

CT19FY

Military Road

CT11DN

Old Park Avenue

CT11LD

Remston Mews

CT11BL

Northgate

CT29WA

Military Road

CT19PX

Military Road

CT19NZ

Military Road

CT11XX

Sturry Road

CT11GZ

Victoria Yard

CT11DG

Sturry Road

CT11JA

Arran Mews

CT19TZ

Military Road

CT11TR

Field Avenue

CT11JD

Metcalfe Mews

CT11HN

Knowlton Walk

CT11EH

Dickens Avenue

CT11EG

Shelley Avenue

CT11BE

Northgate

CT11JE

Brymore Road

CT31EZ

Military Road

CT19PJ

Military Road

Data Sources

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