Postcode CT1 3LB is located in an urban city, within the Wincheap area of Canterbury in the South East region, and forms part of the South Canterbury area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Canterbury is £67,511 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Dane John Gardens.
South Canterbury has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,553 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 4% least deprived areas in England.
South Canterbury has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in South Canterbury is £67,511 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT1 3LB.
South Canterbury near CT1 3LB 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Canterbury East | N/A | Walking directions to Canterbury East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Dane John Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Dane John Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | St Mary Bredin | Small | Walking directions to St Mary Bredin |
| 0.4 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT1 3LB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Aug 2026 | 16, Puckle Lane, Canterbury, CT1 3LA | Terraced | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | Flat 10, Stuart Court, Puckle Lane, Canterbury, CT1 3LA | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 19, Puckle Lane, Canterbury, CT1 3LA | Detached | Freehold | £1,050,000 | |
| 02 Oct 2025 | 24, Puckle Lane, Canterbury, CT1 3LA | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 01 Dec 2025 | 2, The Pines, Canterbury, CT1 3HE | Flats | Leasehold | £260,000 |
In the CT1 3LB postcode area, located within South Canterbury, there are 5 primary and 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | The Worthgate School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Wincheap Foundation Primary School | Foundation school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 16 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Barton Court Grammar School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Feb 2020. |
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CT1 3LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 70 Zealand Road, Canterbury, CT1 3QB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Oaten Hill Local Express | 31 Oaten Hill, Canterbury, CT1 3HZ | Walking directions to Oaten Hill Local Express |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Old Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3NZ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 1 New Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3AS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CT1 3LB, 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 3LB records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 3LB in Wincheap is £300,000 (about £332 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to CT1 3LB, including The Worthgate School, Wincheap Foundation Primary School (Requires improvement) and Barton Court Grammar School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CT1 3LB is Canterbury East, about 668 m away.
CT1 3LB scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,553 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 3LB is Rosie Duffield (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Peter Campbell (Green Party).