Postcode CT1 1BD is located in an urban city, within the Northgate area of Canterbury in the South East region, and forms part of the Canterbury Barracks area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 189.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Canterbury Barracks is £46,148 per year. The median sale price in Northgate is £244,000 (around £302 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £183,750 and £281,375. The nearest station is Canterbury West, about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Westgate Gardens.
Canterbury Barracks has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,269 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Canterbury Barracks has a very high crime rate, with approximately 189.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Canterbury Barracks is £46,148 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from CT1 1BD.
Canterbury Barracks near CT1 1BD has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Canterbury West located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Canterbury West | N/A | Walking directions to Canterbury West |
| 0.7 mi | Canterbury East | N/A | Walking directions to Canterbury East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Westgate Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Westgate Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Beverley Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Beverley Meadow |
| 0.4 mi | Franciscan Garden & Greyfriars Chapel | Small | Walking directions to Franciscan Garden & Greyfriars Chapel |
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £244,000 (about £302 per square foot) in Northgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £640,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £357,500 | £345 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £290,000 | £372 |
| Terraced | 24 | £259,000 | £275 |
| Flats | 23 | £177,000 | £265 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £252,500 | £183,000 | £215,000 | £225,000 |
| 2017 | £230,000 | £198,000 | £217,250 | £242,000 |
| 2018 | £310,000 | £212,500 | £220,500 | £235,000 |
| 2019 | £921,500 | £183,000 | £213,750 | £247,498 |
| 2020 | £437,500 | £174,000 | £225,500 | £230,000 |
| 2021 | £215,000 | £205,000 | £235,000 | £238,000 |
| 2022 | £285,000 | £184,750 | £265,000 | £268,000 |
| 2023 | £265,000 | £170,000 | £290,000 | £267,500 |
| 2024 | £320,000 | £160,000 | £250,000 | £255,000 |
| 2025 | £350,000 | £180,000 | £242,500 | £267,500 |
| 2026 | £310,000 | £160,000 | £290,000 | £248,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £252 | £307 | £283 | £247 |
| 2017 | £235 | £289 | £263 | £281 |
| 2018 | £310 | £310 | £254 | £287 |
| 2019 | £292 | £306 | £277 | £263 |
| 2020 | £360 | £308 | £275 | £248 |
| 2021 | £185 | £323 | £314 | £304 |
| 2022 | £311 | £306 | £330 | £326 |
| 2023 | £285 | £286 | £392 | £293 |
| 2024 | £264 | £255 | £336 | £320 |
| 2025 | £336 | £283 | £307 | £350 |
| 2026 | £312 | £251 | £378 | £272 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT1 1BD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2026 | 4, St Johns Place, Canterbury, CT1 1BD | Terraced | Freehold | £226,500 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 5, St Johns Place, Canterbury, CT1 1BD | Terraced | Freehold | £272,500 | |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Flat 1, Neville House, 2, High Street St Gregorys, Canterbury, CT1 1AE | Flats | Leasehold | £162,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2026 | 9, Victoria Yard, Canterbury, CT1 1GZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £238,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 2, Victoria Yard, Canterbury, CT1 1GZ | Flats | Leasehold | £195,000 |
In the CT1 1BD postcode area, located within Canterbury Barracks, there are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Johns Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Jan 2024. | |
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | The King's School Canterbury | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Apr 2023. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CT1 1BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Northgate Mini Market | 61 Northgate, Canterbury, CT1 1BB | Walking directions to Northgate Mini Market |
| 0 mi | La Mama Acasa | 61a Northgate, Canterbury, CT1 1BB | Walking directions to La Mama Acasa |
| 0 mi | Northgate News | 67 Northgate, Canterbury, CT1 1BB | Walking directions to Northgate News |
| 0.1 mi | DSL Delight Store | 74 Northgate, Canterbury, CT1 1BB | Walking directions to DSL Delight Store |
| 0.1 mi | Northgate Market | 112 Northgate, Canterbury, CT1 1BH | Walking directions to Northgate Market |
Annual council tax rates for Canterbury district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CT1 1BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alan Baldock
Northgate - Elected 4 May 2023
Jean Butcher
Northgate - Elected 4 May 2023
Rosie Duffield
Canterbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CT1 1BD records about 189 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CT1 1BD in Northgate is £244,000 (about £302 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to CT1 1BD, including St Johns Church of England Primary School (Good), The King's School Canterbury and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CT1 1BD is Canterbury West, about 614 m away.
CT1 1BD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,269 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Canterbury covering CT1 1BD is Rosie Duffield (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alan Baldock (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Jean Butcher (Labour and Co-operative Party).