Postcode CT1 1BP 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 139.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× 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 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Canterbury Barracks has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,786 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Canterbury Barracks has a very high crime rate, with approximately 139.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.6% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 176 ft away from CT1 1BP.
Canterbury Barracks near CT1 1BP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Canterbury West located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Canterbury West | N/A | Walking directions to Canterbury West |
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 1BP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | 41, Barton Mill Road, Canterbury, CT1 1BP | Terraced | Freehold | £323,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 19, Barton Mill Road, Canterbury, CT1 1BP | Terraced | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 10, Waters Edge, Canterbury, CT1 1WX | Flats | Leasehold | £205,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 26, Waters Edge, Canterbury, CT1 1WX | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2026 | 1, Waters Edge, Canterbury, CT1 1WX | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 |
In the CT1 1BP postcode area, located within Canterbury Barracks, there are 6 primary and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Johns Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Jan 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Apr 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | The King's School Canterbury | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CT1 1BP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 47 Sturry Road, Canterbury, CT1 1BU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | 116-118 Sturry Road, Canterbury, CT1 1HJ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Starry Mart | The Riverside, Canterbury, CT1 1BU | Walking directions to Starry Mart |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Kingsmead Road, Canterbury, CT1 1BW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Sturry Road, Canterbury, CT1 1DG | Walking directions to Asda |
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 1BP, 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 1BP records about 139 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, shoplifting and other theft.
The median sale price around CT1 1BP in Northgate is £244,000 (about £302 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to CT1 1BP, including St Johns Church of England Primary School (Good), St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury (Good) and The King's School Canterbury. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CT1 1BP is Canterbury West, about 1,164 m away.
CT1 1BP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,786 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 1BP 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).