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 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 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the 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 189.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Canterbury Barracks is £46,148 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 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 2BF.
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.
Elected local representatives for CT1 2BF, 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 2BF 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 2BF in Canterbury Barracks is £241,500 (about £307 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to CT1 2BF, including St Johns Church of England Primary School (Good), The King's School Canterbury and St Peter's Methodist Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CT1 2BF is Canterbury West, about 283 m away.
CT1 2BF 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 2BF 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.