Postcode CT1 1GS is located in an urban city, within the Barton 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 128.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 Barton is £327,000 (around £337 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £268,000 and £457,500. The nearest station is Canterbury East, about 1.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Legacy Park.
Canterbury Barracks has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,829 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Canterbury Barracks has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 136 ft away from CT1 1GS.
Canterbury Barracks near CT1 1GS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Canterbury East located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Legacy Park | Medium | Walking directions to Legacy Park |
| 0.4 mi | King George V Memorial Field | Medium | Walking directions to King George V Memorial Field |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £327,000 (about £337 per square foot) in Barton area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £1,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £527,500 | £353 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £337,500 | £343 |
| Terraced | 25 | £290,000 | £324 |
| Flats | 23 | £210,000 | £310 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £514,500 | £205,000 | £322,500 | £255,000 |
| 2017 | £437,000 | £382,500 | £283,750 | £267,500 |
| 2018 | £472,500 | £210,000 | £292,420 | £272,000 |
| 2019 | £635,000 | £182,500 | £322,000 | £282,500 |
| 2020 | £372,500 | £202,000 | £323,995 | £310,000 |
| 2021 | £475,000 | £210,000 | £326,875 | £292,500 |
| 2022 | £492,500 | £222,500 | £348,500 | £297,500 |
| 2023 | £455,000 | £231,500 | £348,000 | £281,250 |
| 2024 | £555,000 | £297,500 | £325,000 | £276,250 |
| 2025 | £530,000 | £285,000 | £358,750 | £300,000 |
| 2026 | £548,000 | £197,000 | £327,000 | £290,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £327 | £308 | £333 | £269 |
| 2017 | £325 | £485 | £274 | £279 |
| 2018 | £342 | £314 | £326 | £346 |
| 2019 | £360 | £259 | £309 | £294 |
| 2020 | £340 | £296 | £289 | £309 |
| 2021 | £369 | £297 | £330 | £315 |
| 2022 | £373 | £294 | £352 | £332 |
| 2023 | £371 | £303 | £356 | £403 |
| 2024 | £400 | £399 | £323 | £338 |
| 2025 | £389 | £362 | £360 | £322 |
| 2026 | £344 | £273 | £351 | £322 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT1 1GS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2026 | 7, Cavalry Close, Canterbury, CT1 1GS | Detached | Freehold | £480,000 | |
| 19 May 2025 | 3, Cavalry Close, Canterbury, CT1 1GS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £345,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 4, Highlanders Avenue, Canterbury, CT1 1GJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 03 Aug 2026 | 9, Talavera Road, Canterbury, CT1 1TQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £288,000 | |
| 14 May 2026 | 10, Princess Avenue, Canterbury, CT1 1GH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £345,000 |
In the CT1 1GS postcode area, located within Canterbury Barracks, there are 3 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 | Secondary | Barton Manor School | Free schools | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 13 May 2025. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Pilgrims' Way Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Sept 2022. | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Barton Court Grammar School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Feb 2020. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CT1 1GS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 43-45 Sussex Avenue, Canterbury, CT1 1RY | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | St Martins Hill | St. Martin's Hill, Canterbury, CT1 1PU | Walking directions to St Martins Hill |
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 1GS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Connie Nolan
Barton - Elected 4 May 2023
Pat Edwards
Barton - Elected 4 May 2023
Paul Stephen Leonard Prentice
Barton - Elected 4 May 2023
Rosie Duffield
Canterbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CT1 1GS records about 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 1GS in Barton is £327,000 (about £337 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to CT1 1GS, including Barton Manor School (Good), Pilgrims' Way Primary School (Good) and Barton Court Grammar School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
CT1 1GS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,829 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 1GS is Rosie Duffield (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Connie Nolan (Labour Party), Pat Edwards (Labour Party) and Paul Stephen Leonard Prentice (Labour Party).