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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

CT19TG

Northgate

CT11LF

Artillery Gardens

CT19SN

Northgate

CT11BD

St Johns Place

CT11DA

Sturry Road

CT11DZ

Forrester Close

CT11LP

Union Street

CT11NB

Alma Street

CT11LY

Pyott Mews

CT19RR

Military Road

CT19UG

Northgate

CT11EE

East Street

CT11EJ

Reed Avenue

CT11GT

Barton Mill Road

CT11LW

Union Street

CT19SU

Northgate

CT11BY

Parham Close

CT11LE

Victoria Row

CT11ZG

Lambeth Road

CT12LU

Broad Street

CT19DJ

Military Road

CT11XG

Calcraft Mews

CT11XX

Sturry Road

CT19SX

Northgate

CT27JE

St Stephens Road

CT19TX

Military Road

CT11BS

Starle Close

CT11EG

Shelley Avenue

CT11EH

Dickens Avenue

CT11JD

Metcalfe Mews

CT11LB

Petchell Mews

CT19UN

Northgate

CT27JA

Malthouse Road

CT11BB

Northgate

CT11EZ

Northgate

CT11JG

Military Road

CT11JZ

Northgate

CT11WX

Waters Edge

CT11XQ

Keyworth Mews

CT11AE

High Street St Gregorys

CT11HQ

Sturry Road

CT11LU

Military Road

CT11RB

Kings Mews

CT11TR

Field Avenue

CT12TW

Military Road

CT19RG

Military Road

CT19UU

Northgate

CT11DH

Riverdale Road

CT11JH

Military Road

CT11AA

Military Road

CT11EB

South Street

CT11GA

Parham Road

CT11HN

Knowlton Walk

CT11JS

Notley Terrace

CT19SJ

Northgate

Data Sources

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