Postcode CT1 2NT is located in an urban city, within the Westgate ward of Canterbury in the South East region, and forms part of the Canterbury Central & Westgate area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 680.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 8.1× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Canterbury Central & Westgate is £55,289 per year. The nearest station is Canterbury East, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Westgate Gardens.
Canterbury Central & Westgate has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,875 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Canterbury Central & Westgate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 680.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Canterbury Central & Westgate is £55,289 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 114 ft away from CT1 2NT.
Canterbury Central & Westgate near CT1 2NT has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Canterbury East located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Canterbury East | N/A | Walking directions to Canterbury East |
| 0.4 mi | Canterbury West | N/A | Walking directions to Canterbury West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Westgate Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Westgate Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Dane John Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Dane John Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Toddler's Cove | Small | Walking directions to Toddler's Cove |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £377 per square foot) in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,500 up to £1,900,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £1,057,500 | £472 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £300,000 | £380 |
| Terraced | 55 | £300,000 | £384 |
| Flats | 27 | £230,000 | £357 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £536,500 | £213,500 | £284,750 | £271,000 |
| 2017 | £787,500 | £217,000 | £247,500 | £295,000 |
| 2018 | £475,000 | £215,500 | £280,000 | £327,000 |
| 2019 | £370,000 | £212,500 | £298,000 | £283,000 |
| 2020 | £540,000 | £226,000 | £307,500 | £280,000 |
| 2021 | £507,500 | £218,500 | £279,000 | £299,998 |
| 2022 | £525,000 | £235,000 | £348,000 | £325,000 |
| 2023 | £937,512 | £210,000 | £322,500 | £300,000 |
| 2024 | £475,000 | £213,000 | £282,498 | £330,000 |
| 2025 | £613,750 | £225,000 | £360,000 | £305,750 |
| 2026 | £630,000 | £233,500 | £290,000 | £299,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £393 | £316 | £347 | £335 |
| 2017 | £580 | £321 | £315 | £358 |
| 2018 | £512 | £346 | £328 | £408 |
| 2019 | £392 | £319 | £409 | £376 |
| 2020 | £377 | £305 | £352 | £382 |
| 2021 | £423 | £333 | £330 | £386 |
| 2022 | £429 | £355 | £410 | £431 |
| 2023 | £454 | £319 | £350 | £400 |
| 2024 | £428 | £315 | £349 | £405 |
| 2025 | £412 | £344 | £382 | £395 |
| 2026 | £542 | £379 | £396 | £340 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT1 2NT.
In the CT1 2NT postcode area, located within Canterbury Central & Westgate, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT1 2NT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Balkan Food | 19 Castle Street, Canterbury, CT1 2QJ | Walking directions to Balkan Food |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 28 High Street, Canterbury, CT1 2AZ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Binnewith Express | 57 St. Peter's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2BE | Walking directions to Binnewith Express |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 2 Gravel Walk, Canterbury, CT1 2SN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Foodhall | High Street, Canterbury, CT1 2JP | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
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 2NT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Michael Paul Dixey
Westgate - Elected 4 May 2023
Pip Hazelton
Westgate - Elected 4 May 2023
Rosie Duffield
Canterbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CT1 2NT records about 681 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around CT1 2NT in Canterbury Central & Westgate is £285,000 (about £377 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to CT1 2NT, including Haven Nook (Good), St Peter's Methodist Primary School (Good) and The King's School Canterbury. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CT1 2NT is Canterbury East, about 418 m away.
CT1 2NT scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,875 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 2NT is Rosie Duffield (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Michael Paul Dixey (Liberal Democrats) and Pip Hazelton (Labour 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.