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CT1 3RW

Cow Lane

Wincheap

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Overview

Postcode CT1 3RW 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 137.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Toddler's Cove.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
137
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Canterbury Wincheap has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,802 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Canterbury Wincheap has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.8%

Approximately 2.8% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Canterbury Wincheap is £51,795 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from CT1 3RW.

Flood risk

No risk

Canterbury Wincheap near CT1 3RW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Canterbury East located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CT1 3RW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Canterbury East

N/A

Walking directions to Canterbury East
0.9 mi

Canterbury West

N/A

Walking directions to Canterbury West

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CT1 3RW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miToddler's CoveSmallWalking directions to Toddler's Cove
0.4 miMartyrs' Field MemorialSmallWalking directions to Martyrs' Field Memorial

Area Profile

Population
379
Population density
862.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
128.12(+1506%)
Violence and sexual offences
53.91(+70%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.74(+239%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.45(+233%)
Other theft
16.81(+200%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
231
61.11%
Other White
63
16.67%
African
21
5.56%
Other
20
5.29%
Roma
11
2.91%
Total population: 378

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
130
37.79%
Level 3 (A level)
96
27.91%
No qualifications
62
18.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
8.72%
Apprenticeship
10
2.91%
Total 16+ residents: 344

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
84
57.93%
Owns with a mortgage
27
18.62%
Owns outright
23
15.86%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.45%
Other social rented
3
2.07%
Total households: 145

Property prices in Wincheap

Median price: £300,000
Price per sq ft: £332
Sales (last 12 months): 111
Typical range (middle 50%): £234K – £422K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wincheap over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£513,500£364
Semi-Detached40£355,498£343
Terraced29£290,000£331
Flats22£182,500£274

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wincheap

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wincheap.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wincheap.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wincheap.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wincheap.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wincheap in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT1 3RW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT1 3RW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 2025205, Wincheap, Canterbury, CT1 3TPTerracedFreehold£358,000
06 Mar 2026133, Wincheap, Canterbury, CT1 3SETerracedFreehold£225,000
14 Jan 2026284, Wincheap, Canterbury, CT1 3TYTerracedFreehold£285,000
16 Oct 2025204, Wincheap, Canterbury, CT1 3RYOtherFreehold£263,000
05 Jan 202630, Valley Road, Canterbury, CT1 3SPFlatsLeasehold£130,000

Schools

In the CT1 3RW postcode area, located within Canterbury Wincheap, there are 3 primary and 1 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.

Nearby schools for CT1 3RW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryWincheap Foundation Primary SchoolFoundation school
Requires improvement
0.4 miPrimaryThe Canterbury Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miSecondaryThe Canterbury AcademyAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CT1 3RW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CT1 3RW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIceland15 Maynard Road, Canterbury, CT1 3RHWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miPremier161 Wincheap, Canterbury, CT1 3SEWalking directions to Premier
0.1 miBon Bon Newsagents157 Wincheap, Canterbury, CT1 3SEWalking directions to Bon Bon Newsagents
0.1 miShop N Drive188 Wincheap, Canterbury, CT1 3RYWalking directions to Shop N Drive
0.1 miMorrisons10 Ten Perch Road, Canterbury, CT1 3TQWalking directions to Morrisons

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Canterbury district.

Band A£1,613
Band B£1,882
Band C£2,151
Band D£2,419
Band E£2,957
Band F£3,495
Band G£4,032
Band H£4,839

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CT1 3RW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Peter Campbell

Wincheap - Elected 13 Nov 2025

Green Party

Member of parliament

Rosie Duffield

Canterbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictCanterburyE07000106
Parliamentary ConstituencyCanterburyE14001151
WardWincheapE05010411
ParishCanterbury, unparished areaE43000269
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Canterbury WincheapE02006855
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Canterbury 019AE01024128
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1992-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CT1 3RW

Is CT1 3RW (Canterbury Wincheap) safe?

The area around CT1 3RW records about 137 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CT1 3RW?

The median sale price around CT1 3RW in Wincheap is £300,000 (about £332 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CT1 3RW?

There are 5 schools close to CT1 3RW, 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.

What is the nearest station to CT1 3RW?

The closest station to CT1 3RW is Canterbury East, about 714 m away.

How deprived is the area around CT1 3RW?

CT1 3RW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,802 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CT1 3RW (Canterbury Wincheap) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Canterbury covering CT1 3RW is Rosie Duffield (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Peter Campbell (Green Party).

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