Postcode CT1 2BF 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 226.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Canterbury Barracks is £38,800 per year. The nearest station is Canterbury West located about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Westgate Gardens.
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 226.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 48.9% 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 of residents in Canterbury Barracks is £38,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT1 2BF.
Canterbury Barracks near CT1 2BF has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Canterbury West located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Canterbury West | N/A | Walking directions to Canterbury West |
| 0.7 mi | Canterbury East | N/A | Walking directions to Canterbury East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Westgate Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Westgate Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Beverley Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Beverley Meadow |
| 0.5 mi | Toddler's Cove | Small | Walking directions to Toddler's Cove |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Northgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £490,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £335,000 |
| Flats | 27 | £190,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £227,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £265,000 |
10 year median price trend in Northgate
In the CT1 2BF postcode area, located within Canterbury Barracks, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT1 2BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Murray's General Stores | Station Road West, Canterbury, CT2 8AN | Walking directions to Murray's General Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Barakat Food Centre | 21 Borough, Canterbury, CT1 2DR | Walking directions to Barakat Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Kings Market Store | 20 Borough, Canterbury, CT1 2DR | Walking directions to Kings Market Store |
| 0.2 mi | European Market | 25 St. Peter's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2BQ | Walking directions to European Market |
| 0.2 mi | King's Mile Express | 38 Palace Street, Canterbury, CT1 2DZ | Walking directions to King's Mile Express |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.