Postcode CT1 3BS is located in an urban city, within the Wincheap area of Canterbury in the South East region, and forms part of the Canterbury Wincheap area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Canterbury Wincheap is £51,795 per year. The median sale price in Wincheap is £300,000 (around £332 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £233,500 and £421,750. The nearest station is Canterbury East, about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Martyrs' Field Memorial.
Canterbury Wincheap has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,545 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Canterbury Wincheap has a low crime rate, with approximately 43 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.6% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 238 ft away from CT1 3BS.
Canterbury Wincheap near CT1 3BS 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Canterbury East | N/A | Walking directions to Canterbury East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Martyrs' Field Memorial | Small | Walking directions to Martyrs' Field Memorial |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £332 per square foot) in Wincheap area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £1,400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £513,500 | £364 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £355,498 | £343 |
| Terraced | 29 | £290,000 | £331 |
| Flats | 22 | £182,500 | £274 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £385,000 | £197,500 | £271,500 | £255,000 |
| 2017 | £487,500 | £215,000 | £282,500 | £258,000 |
| 2018 | £475,000 | £210,000 | £300,000 | £250,000 |
| 2019 | £505,000 | £210,000 | £290,000 | £263,500 |
| 2020 | £457,500 | £176,250 | £355,000 | £248,500 |
| 2021 | £540,000 | £188,000 | £332,250 | £270,750 |
| 2022 | £545,000 | £213,500 | £362,500 | £302,500 |
| 2023 | £555,746 | £210,000 | £375,000 | £290,500 |
| 2024 | £520,000 | £205,000 | £352,446 | £261,500 |
| 2025 | £531,995 | £200,000 | £347,500 | £285,000 |
| 2026 | £485,000 | £182,500 | £367,750 | £286,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £354 | £287 | £314 | £274 |
| 2017 | £284 | £288 | £315 | £300 |
| 2018 | £357 | £303 | £322 | £287 |
| 2019 | £362 | £321 | £355 | £290 |
| 2020 | £362 | £332 | £361 | £293 |
| 2021 | £379 | £306 | £330 | £301 |
| 2022 | £389 | £305 | £375 | £365 |
| 2023 | £396 | £331 | £342 | £318 |
| 2024 | £380 | £331 | £363 | £310 |
| 2025 | £384 | £284 | £357 | £309 |
| 2026 | £354 | £273 | £346 | £347 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT1 3BS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2025 | 46, Birch Road, Canterbury, CT1 3BS | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 8, Birch Road, Canterbury, CT1 3BS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £269,500 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 17, Scott Avenue, Canterbury, CT1 3RU | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 1, Scott Avenue, Canterbury, CT1 3RU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £398,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 15, Scott Avenue, Canterbury, CT1 3RU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £275,000 |
In the CT1 3BS postcode area, located within Canterbury Wincheap, there are 3 primary and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Wincheap Foundation Primary School | Foundation school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 16 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | The Canterbury Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 May 2012. | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | The Canterbury Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 6 Jan 2026. |
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CT1 3BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 161 Wincheap, Canterbury, CT1 3SE | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Bon Bon Newsagents | 157 Wincheap, Canterbury, CT1 3SE | Walking directions to Bon Bon Newsagents |
| 0.4 mi | Shop N Drive | 188 Wincheap, Canterbury, CT1 3RY | Walking directions to Shop N Drive |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | 10 Ten Perch Road, Canterbury, CT1 3TQ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Wincheap Mini Mart | Canterbury, CT1 3ZD | Walking directions to Wincheap Mini Mart |
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 3BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Peter Campbell
Wincheap - Elected 13 Nov 2025
Rosie Duffield
Canterbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CT1 3BS records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 3BS in Wincheap is £300,000 (about £332 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to CT1 3BS, including Wincheap Foundation Primary School (Requires improvement), The Canterbury Primary School (Good) and The Canterbury Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CT1 3BS is Canterbury East, about 953 m away.
CT1 3BS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,545 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 3BS is Rosie Duffield (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Peter Campbell (Green Party).