Postcode CT1 1PL is located in an urban city, within the Barton area of Canterbury in the South East region, and forms part of the South Canterbury area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 141.1 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 South Canterbury is £67,511 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 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Legacy Park.
South Canterbury has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,002 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
South Canterbury has a very high crime rate, with approximately 141.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in South Canterbury is £67,511 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 127 ft away from CT1 1PL.
South Canterbury near CT1 1PL 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Canterbury East | N/A | Walking directions to Canterbury East |
| 0.8 mi | Canterbury West | N/A | Walking directions to Canterbury West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Legacy Park | Medium | Walking directions to Legacy Park |
| 0.3 mi | King George V Memorial Field | Medium | Walking directions to King George V Memorial Field |
| 0.4 mi | St Mary Bredin | Small | Walking directions to St Mary Bredin |
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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT1 1PL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | 13, St Martins Terrace, Canterbury, CT1 1QB | Terraced | Freehold | £328,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 11, Albert Road, Canterbury, CT1 1UJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 36, St Martins Road, Canterbury, CT1 1QW | Terraced | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 08 Dec 2025 | 15, St Martins Road, Canterbury, CT1 1QW | Terraced | Freehold | £272,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 2, Bishops Courtyard, Lower Chantry Lane, Canterbury, CT1 1AP | Terraced | Freehold | £290,000 |
In the CT1 1PL postcode area, located within South Canterbury, there are 5 primary and 3 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 | Secondary | Barton Court Grammar School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Feb 2020. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Apr 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | The King's School Canterbury | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CT1 1PL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | St George's Place, Canterbury, CT1 1UL | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 1 New Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3AS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Premium Express | 22A Lower Bridge Street, Canterbury, CT1 2LG | Walking directions to Premium Express |
| 0.3 mi | Burgate Express | 1 Burgate Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2HH | Walking directions to Burgate Express |
| 0.3 mi | The Pilgrim's Shop | 68 Burgate, Canterbury, CT1 2HJ | Walking directions to The Pilgrim's Shop |
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 1PL, 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 1PL records about 141 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 1PL in Barton is £327,000 (about £337 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to CT1 1PL, including Barton Court Grammar 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 1PL is Canterbury East, about 1,105 m away.
CT1 1PL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,002 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 1PL 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).