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South Canterbury

About

South Canterbury is a region in the southern part of Canterbury, New Zealand, known for its mix of rural landscapes and coastal areas. The region includes the towns of Timaru, Geraldine, and Temuka, with Timaru serving as the main urban center. The area is bordered by the Rangitata River to the north and the Waitaki River to the south, with the Southern Alps forming a dramatic backdrop to the west.

The economy of South Canterbury is largely based on agriculture, with dairy farming, sheep grazing, and crop production playing key roles. The region also features coastal attractions like Caroline Bay and the Opihi River, offering opportunities for outdoor activities. South Canterbury’s location along State Highway 1 makes it a transit point between Christchurch and Dunedin.

Area overview

On average South Canterbury has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in South Canterbury is £53,700 per year. There are 8 schools in South Canterbury: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 4 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in South Canterbury

CT11QN

North Holmes Road

CT11QS

College Road

CT11TZ

Love Lane

CT13NP

Nackington Road

CT13NR

Ethelbert Road

CT13PA

Old Dover Road

CT11QW

North Holmes Road

CT11UJ

Albert Road

CT11XS

Pilgrims Way

CT12LP

Broad Street

CT12NH

Upper Bridge Street

CT13EN

Old Dover Road

CT13EZ

Old Dover Road

CT13PF

Old Dover Road

CT45AA

Roman Road

CT11YL

Cobham Close

CT11QJ

North Holmes Road

CT11QT

College Road

CT11XU

Byron Close

CT11YF

Mount Road

CT13NY

The Drive

CT13AS

New Dover Road

CT13DU

New Dover Road

CT13EL

New Dover Road

CT13JH

Old Dover Road

CT11TT

Ivy Lane

CT11PY

Querns Place

CT11QP

Chaucer Road

CT11RZ

Rutland Close

CT11ST

Pilgrims Way

CT13PQ

St Lawrence Close

CT13HL

Upper Chantry Lane

CT13HQ

Dover Street

CT13JY

Ethelbert Road

CT13JZ

Raymond Avenue

CT13LH

Milton Road

CT11UP

St George's Place

CT11NN

Longport

CT11QX

College Road

CT12UE

Broad Street

CT13AQ

St Augustine's Road

CT13DE

Old Dover Road

CT13JB

Old Dover Road

CT11PH

Longport

CT11UY

Longport

CT11UZ

College Road

CT13AX

South Canterbury

CT13LS

Martindale Close

CT13NW

The Dene

CT11NQ

Broad Street

CT11NS

Edgar Road

CT12LG

Burgate

CT13AR

Ersham Road

CT13AZ

Randolph Close

CT13EW

Old Dover Road

CT13FT

South Canterbury

CT13HH

South Canterbury

CT13JR

Lansdown Road

CT13YA

Lichfield Avenue

CT13DJ

New Dover Road

CT13HG

Old Dover Road

CT13JE

Old Dover Road

CT11UW

College Road

CT11XW

Dryden Close

CT13HU

Cossington Road

CT13PD

Cowdrey Place

CT34AB

Bekesbourne Lane

CT47BW

Ealham Close

CT11NG

Broad Street

CT13DR

New Dover Road

CT11SJ

Hampshire Road

CT11XP

St Augustine's Road

CT13ED

Churchill Road

CT13DP

New Dover Road

CT13HY

Oaten Hill

CT13JQ

Old Dover Road

CT13LE

Cromwell Road

CT13YG

Old Dover Road

CT11NP

Havelock Street

CT11WN

Pilgrims Way

CT11UH

Albert Road

CT11XB

St George's Place

CT12RE

Pin Hill

CT13NN

The Gap

CT13JG

Old Dover Road

CT11HB

Havelock Street

CT11NH

Church Street (St Pauls)

CT11QH

King's Park

CT11SS

Surrey Road

CT11TY

Longport

CT11UE

Lower Chantry Lane

CT11UF

Lower Chantry Lane

CT11UT

St George's Place

CT11XN

Byron Close

CT13JT

Nunnery Fields

CT13LF

Lesley Avenue

CT13NJ

The Foreland

CT11NJ

Church Street (St Pauls)

CT13BF

Old Dover Road

CT13EQ

Bastien Mews

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