Postcode CT1 3LY is located in an urban city, within the Wincheap 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 0.1 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 0.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from CT1 3LY.
Canterbury Wincheap near CT1 3LY 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.2 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 121 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £332 per square foot) in Wincheap area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £527,000 | £393 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £315,000 | £333 |
| Terraced | 37 | £290,000 | £326 |
| Flats | 20 | £200,000 | £277 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £371,500 | £200,000 | £276,500 | £250,000 |
| 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 | £532,823 | £200,000 | £320,000 | £285,250 |
| 2026 | £492,500 | £225,000 | £315,000 | £288,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £343 | £290 | £317 | £283 |
| 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 | £385 | £284 | £351 | £312 |
| 2026 | £343 | £238 | £339 | £359 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT1 3LY.
In the CT1 3LY 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 3LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Kiki Grocery Store | 20 Wincheap, Canterbury, CT1 3QZ | Walking directions to Kiki Grocery Store |
| 0.1 mi | ALDI | St Andrew's Close, Canterbury, CT1 2LN | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.1 mi | Stevens Newsagents | Canterbury, CT1 3RS | Walking directions to Stevens Newsagents |
| 0.2 mi | Martyrs Field General Store | 50 Martyrs Field Road, Canterbury, CT1 3PU | Walking directions to Martyrs Field General Store |
| 0.2 mi | Wincheap Mini Mart | Canterbury, CT1 3ZD | Walking directions to Wincheap Mini Mart |
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 3LY, 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 3LY 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 3LY in Canterbury Wincheap is £300,000 (about £332 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to CT1 3LY, including Haven Nook (Good), The Orchard School (Good) and Wincheap Foundation Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CT1 3LY is Canterbury East, about 160 m away.
CT1 3LY 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 3LY is Rosie Duffield (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Peter Campbell (Green 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.