Postcode CT1 1BX is located in an urban city, within the Northgate ward 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 nearest station is Canterbury West, about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is north holmes campus.
Canterbury Barracks has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,191 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% 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 51.2% 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 157 ft away from CT1 1BX.
Canterbury Barracks near CT1 1BX 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Canterbury West | N/A | Walking directions to Canterbury West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | north holmes campus | Small | Walking directions to north holmes campus |
Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £241,500 (about £307 per square foot) in Northgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £640,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £357,500 | £345 |
| Terraced | 20 | £262,500 | £268 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £262,000 | £350 |
| Flats | 27 | £195,000 | £307 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £240,000 | £210,000 | £197,500 | £220,000 |
| 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 | £185,000 | £242,500 | £267,500 |
| 2026 | £310,000 | £180,000 | £291,000 | £240,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £245 | £307 | £260 | £250 |
| 2017 | £235 | £289 | £263 | £281 |
| 2018 | £310 | £310 | £254 | £287 |
| 2019 | £300 | £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 | £289 | £314 | £350 |
| 2026 | £312 | £312 | £370 | £223 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT1 1BX.
In the CT1 1BX postcode area, located within Canterbury Barracks, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT1 1BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Premier | 47 Sturry Road, Canterbury, CT1 1BU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Starry Mart | The Riverside, Canterbury, CT1 1BU | Walking directions to Starry Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Kingsmead Road, Canterbury, CT1 1BW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Northgate Market | 112 Northgate, Canterbury, CT1 1BH | Walking directions to Northgate Market |
| 0.3 mi | Military Food and Wine | 15 Military Road, Canterbury, CT1 1LN | Walking directions to Military Food and Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Canterbury district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CT1 1BX, 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 1BX 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 1BX in Canterbury Barracks is £241,500 (about £307 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to CT1 1BX, including St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury (Good), St Johns Church of England Primary School (Good) and The King's School Canterbury. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CT1 1BX is Canterbury West, about 991 m away.
CT1 1BX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,191 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 1BX 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.