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South Canterbury

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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 87 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
87
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Canterbury Population
9,894
Population density
1,459.4 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,839
69.12%
Other White
1,020
10.31%
African
317
3.2%
Other Asian
270
2.73%
Indian
206
2.08%
Total population: 9,894

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,253
34.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,097
30.25%
Owns with a mortgage
739
20.37%
Social rents from council
212
5.85%
Other social rented
157
4.33%
Total households: 3,627

Property prices in South Canterbury

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in South Canterbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £1,600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South Canterbury 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 South Canterbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£573,750
Flats25£225,000
Semi-Detached17£372,500
Terraced21£300,000

10 years median price trend in South Canterbury

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

All postcodes in South Canterbury

CT13EE

Maryland Grove

CT13EG

Barton Road

CT13LA

Priory Gardens

CT13NG

Ethelbert Road

CT11PN

Longport

CT11RU

Sussex Avenue

CT11SB

Suffolk Road

CT11UL

St George's Place

CT11WA

Ivy Lane

CT13EJ

New Dover Road

CT13AA

Appledown Way

CT13HJ

Oaten Hill Place

CT13JW

Lansdown Road

CT13YF

Rochester Avenue

CT47BS

Ealham Close

CT11PG

Longport

CT11QR

North Holmes Road

CT11YH

Barton Road

CT13DH

Ersham Road

CT13EP

Old Dover Road

CT13NZ

Old Dover Road

CT11NX

North Holmes Road

CT11QB

Longport

CT11UA

Longport

CT13DX

New Dover Road

CT13HP

Dover Street

CT13JN

Nunnery Fields

CT13LT

Martindale Close

CT13NE

Ethelbert Road

CT11YE

Mount Road

CT12NA

St George's Lane

CT12YA

Rhodaus Town

CT13JX

Nunnery Fields

CT13NA

Lesley Avenue

CT13NS

New Dover Road

CT47AT

Nackington Road

CT11GU

Havelock Street

CT11SN

Spring Lane

CT11XZ

Chaucer Close

CT12RS

Rhodaus Town

CT13HZ

Oaten Hill

CT13JU

Prospect Place

CT13LD

Cromwell Road

CT13LJ

Ethelbert Road

CT11QN

North Holmes Road

CT11QS

College Road

CT11TZ

Love Lane

CT13NP

Nackington Road

CT13NR

Ethelbert Road

CT13PA

Old Dover Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.