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CT1 1DN

Old Park Avenue

Northgate

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Overview

Postcode CT1 1DN 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 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Legacy Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
139
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
11.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Canterbury Barracks has a very high crime rate, with approximately 139.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.1%

Approximately 11.1% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Canterbury Barracks is £46,148 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT1 1DN.

Flood risk

No risk

Canterbury Barracks near CT1 1DN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Canterbury West located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CT1 1DN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miLegacy ParkMediumWalking directions to Legacy Park

Area Profile

Population
331
Population density
4,309.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.97(+89%)
Shoplifting
43.24(+442%)
Other theft
24.06(+329%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.43(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.25(+105%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
223
66.97%
Other White
37
11.11%
Other
13
3.9%
African
9
2.7%
Arab
8
2.4%
Total population: 333

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
30.43%
Level 3 (A level)
60
21.74%
No qualifications
49
17.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
10.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
9.78%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
54
40%
Owns outright
41
30.37%
Owns with a mortgage
21
15.56%
Social rents from council
12
8.89%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.96%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Northgate

Median price: £244,000
Price per sq ft: £302
Sales (last 12 months): 64
Typical range (middle 50%): £184K – £281K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£357,500£345
Semi-Detached13£290,000£372
Terraced24£259,000£275
Flats23£177,000£265

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northgate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northgate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Northgate in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT1 1DN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT1 1DN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jul 202672, Old Park Avenue, Canterbury, CT1 1DNSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
24 Oct 202553, Old Park Avenue, Canterbury, CT1 1DNSemi-DetachedFreehold£151,000
06 Aug 202634, Forrester Close, Canterbury, CT1 1DYTerracedFreehold£237,500
17 Jul 202612, Forrester Close, Canterbury, CT1 1DYTerracedFreehold£270,000
29 Jul 202514, Forrester Close, Canterbury, CT1 1DYTerracedFreehold£242,000

Schools

In the CT1 1DN postcode area, located within Canterbury Barracks, there are 5 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.

Nearby schools for CT1 1DN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryParkside Community Foundation Primary SchoolFoundation school
Good
0.7 miPrimarySt Thomas' Catholic Primary School, CanterburyVoluntary aided school
Good
0.8 miPrimarySt Johns Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CT1 1DN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CT1 1DN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldi132-152 Sturry Road, Canterbury, CT1 1FXWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miFarmfoods116-118 Sturry Road, Canterbury, CT1 1HJWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miLondisSturry Road, Canterbury, CT1 1DTWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miAsdaSturry Road, Canterbury, CT1 1DGWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miSturry Road Asian Food Market254 Sturry Road, Canterbury, CT1 1DTWalking directions to Sturry Road Asian Food Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Canterbury district.

Band A£1,613
Band B£1,882
Band C£2,151
Band D£2,419
Band E£2,957
Band F£3,495
Band G£4,032
Band H£4,839

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CT1 1DN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alan Baldock

Northgate - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Jean Butcher

Northgate - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Rosie Duffield

Canterbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictCanterburyE07000106
Parliamentary ConstituencyCanterburyE14001151
WardNorthgateE05010402
ParishCanterbury, unparished areaE43000269
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Canterbury BarracksE02005023
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Canterbury 014CE01024090
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CT1 1DN

Is CT1 1DN (Canterbury Barracks) safe?

The area around CT1 1DN 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.

What is the average house price near CT1 1DN?

The median sale price around CT1 1DN in Northgate is £244,000 (about £302 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CT1 1DN?

There are 8 schools close to CT1 1DN, including Parkside Community Foundation Primary School (Good), St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury (Good) and St Johns Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around CT1 1DN?

CT1 1DN 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).

Who represents CT1 1DN (Canterbury Barracks) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Canterbury covering CT1 1DN 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).

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