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CT1 3SL

Elham Road

Wincheap

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Overview

Postcode CT1 3SL 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 average crime levels, with around 64.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Dane John Gardens.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
46.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Canterbury Wincheap has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,643 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Canterbury Wincheap has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

46.9%

Approximately 46.9% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 320 ft away from CT1 3SL.

Flood risk

No risk

Canterbury Wincheap near CT1 3SL 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 3SL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Canterbury East

N/A

Walking directions to Canterbury East
1 mi

Canterbury West

N/A

Walking directions to Canterbury West

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CT1 3SL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miDane John GardensMediumWalking directions to Dane John Gardens
0.5 miGarden of St Mary de CastroSmallWalking directions to Garden of St Mary de Castro
0.3 miMartyrs' Field MemorialSmallWalking directions to Martyrs' Field Memorial

Area Profile

Population
248
Population density
6,832 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.77(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.83(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.83(+68%)
Other theft
8.29(+48%)
Vehicle crime
5.1(+37%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
185
74%
Other White
33
13.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
8
3.2%
Other
5
2%
Chinese
4
1.6%
Total population: 250

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
29.03%
No qualifications
54
24.88%
Level 3 (A level)
31
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
11.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
8.76%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
58
45.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
23.44%
Owns with a mortgage
17
13.28%
Owns outright
16
12.5%
Other social rented
2
1.56%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Wincheap

Median price£300,000
Price per sq ft£332
Sales (last 12 months)121
Typical range (middle 50%)£250K – £410K

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.

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
Detached23£527,000£393
Semi-Detached41£315,000£333
Terraced37£290,000£326
Flats20£200,000£277

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£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
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£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
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT1 3SL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT1 3SL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Dec 20251, Hollowmede, Canterbury, CT1 3SDSemi-DetachedFreehold£542,500
18 May 202614B, Seymour Place, Canterbury, CT1 3SFDetachedFreehold£275,000
12 Jan 202613A, Seymour Place, Canterbury, CT1 3SFSemi-DetachedFreehold£183,000
06 Mar 2026133, Wincheap, Canterbury, CT1 3SETerracedFreehold£225,000
17 Apr 2025135, Wincheap, Canterbury, CT1 3SETerracedFreehold£266,000

Schools

In the CT1 3SL postcode area, located within Canterbury Wincheap, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CT1 3SL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryWincheap Foundation Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableThe Orchard SchoolFoundation special school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableSt Nicholas' SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT1 3SL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CT1 3SL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBon Bon Newsagents157 Wincheap, Canterbury, CT1 3SEWalking directions to Bon Bon Newsagents
0.1 miPremier161 Wincheap, Canterbury, CT1 3SEWalking directions to Premier
0.1 miShop N Drive188 Wincheap, Canterbury, CT1 3RYWalking directions to Shop N Drive
0.1 miWincheap Mini MartCanterbury, CT1 3ZDWalking directions to Wincheap Mini Mart
0.2 miMartyrs Field General Store50 Martyrs Field Road, Canterbury, CT1 3PUWalking directions to Martyrs Field General Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Canterbury district (2025-26).

Band A£1,548
Band B£1,806
Band C£2,064
Band D£2,322
Band E£2,838
Band F£3,354
Band G£3,870
Band H£4,643

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 3SL, 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 019DE01035310
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CT1 3SL

Is CT1 3SL (Canterbury Wincheap) safe?

The area around CT1 3SL records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near CT1 3SL?

The median sale price around CT1 3SL in Canterbury Wincheap is £300,000 (about £332 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CT1 3SL?

There are 10 schools close to CT1 3SL, including Wincheap Foundation Primary School (Good), The Orchard School (Good) and St Nicholas' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CT1 3SL?

The closest station to CT1 3SL is Canterbury East, about 568 m away.

How deprived is the area around CT1 3SL?

CT1 3SL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,643 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

Data Sources

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.