Postcode CT1 2RB is located in an urban city, within the Barton ward of Canterbury in the South East region, and forms part of the Canterbury Wincheap area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Canterbury Wincheap is £51,795 per year. The nearest station is Canterbury East, about 0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Westgate Gardens.
Canterbury Wincheap has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,052 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Canterbury Wincheap has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Canterbury Wincheap is £51,795 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 15 ft away from CT1 2RB.
Canterbury Wincheap near CT1 2RB 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 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Canterbury East | N/A | Walking directions to Canterbury East |
| 0.7 mi | Canterbury West | N/A | Walking directions to Canterbury West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Westgate Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Westgate Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Dane John Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Dane John Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Toddler's Cove | Small | Walking directions to Toddler's Cove |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £347,500 (about £336 per square foot) in Barton area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £1,175,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £530,000 | £384 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £353,750 | £372 |
| Terraced | 25 | £280,000 | £312 |
| Flats | 20 | £207,500 | £291 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £475,000 | £205,000 | £322,500 | £256,000 |
| 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 | £542,500 | £225,000 | £360,000 | £300,000 |
| 2026 | £490,000 | £205,000 | £327,500 | £285,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £327 | £308 | £333 | £277 |
| 2017 | £325 | £485 | £274 | £279 |
| 2018 | £342 | £314 | £326 | £341 |
| 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 | £392 | £312 | £368 | £322 |
| 2026 | £321 | £268 | £362 | £294 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT1 2RB.
In the CT1 2RB postcode area, located within Canterbury Wincheap, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT1 2RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | ALDI | St Andrew's Close, Canterbury, CT1 2LN | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.1 mi | Kiki Grocery Store | 20 Wincheap, Canterbury, CT1 3QZ | Walking directions to Kiki Grocery Store |
| 0.2 mi | Stevens Newsagents | Canterbury, CT1 3RS | Walking directions to Stevens Newsagents |
| 0.2 mi | Balkan Food | 19 Castle Street, Canterbury, CT1 2QJ | Walking directions to Balkan Food |
| 0.2 mi | Martyrs Field General Store | 50 Martyrs Field Road, Canterbury, CT1 3PU | Walking directions to Martyrs Field General Store |
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 2RB, 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 2RB records about 121 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CT1 2RB in Canterbury Wincheap is £347,500 (about £336 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to CT1 2RB, including Haven Nook (Good), The Orchard School (Good) and St Nicholas' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CT1 2RB is Canterbury East, about 39 m away.
CT1 2RB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,052 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 2RB 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).
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.