Postcode CT2 0AZ is located in a rural town, within the Sturry area of Canterbury in the South East region, and forms part of the Sturry and Fordwich area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sturry and Fordwich is £52,400 per year. The median sale price in Sturry is £309,000 (around £327 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £260,000 and £410,000. The nearest station is Sturry, about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Sturry and Fordwich has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,236 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Sturry and Fordwich has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Sturry and Fordwich is £52,400 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 235 ft away from CT2 0AZ.
Sturry and Fordwich near CT2 0AZ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sturry located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sturry | N/A | Walking directions to Sturry |
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £309,000 (about £327 per square foot) in Sturry area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,050,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £462,000 | £364 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £302,500 | £318 |
| Terraced | 29 | £260,000 | £315 |
| Flats | 7 | £96,000 | £204 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £415,000 | £145,000 | £244,000 | £240,000 |
| 2017 | £360,000 | £148,000 | £242,500 | £216,000 |
| 2018 | £375,000 | £150,000 | £252,500 | £227,500 |
| 2019 | £455,000 | £172,725 | £270,000 | £247,500 |
| 2020 | £398,000 | £153,000 | £270,000 | £240,000 |
| 2021 | £454,995 | £153,322 | £286,250 | £247,500 |
| 2022 | £469,995 | £163,750 | £336,500 | £312,000 |
| 2023 | £457,498 | £175,000 | £332,496 | £329,995 |
| 2024 | £460,000 | £158,000 | £325,000 | £265,000 |
| 2025 | £499,975 | £158,500 | £304,000 | £271,250 |
| 2026 | £457,000 | £117,000 | £309,750 | £255,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £252 | £210 | £233 | £286 |
| 2017 | £287 | £237 | £276 | £279 |
| 2018 | £285 | £256 | £273 | £290 |
| 2019 | £300 | £286 | £282 | £316 |
| 2020 | £332 | £273 | £283 | £282 |
| 2021 | £344 | £260 | £321 | £320 |
| 2022 | £389 | £301 | £362 | £318 |
| 2023 | £360 | £301 | £342 | £316 |
| 2024 | £344 | £269 | £325 | £350 |
| 2025 | £365 | £281 | £325 | £315 |
| 2026 | £352 | £226 | £326 | £308 |
There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT2 0AZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sept 2025 | 4, Church Lane, Canterbury, CT2 0BB | Terraced | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | The Old Vicarage, Church Lane, Canterbury, CT2 0BB | Detached | Freehold | £520,000 | |
| 09 Dec 2025 | 3, Chapel Lane, Canterbury, CT2 0AH | Terraced | Freehold | £267,500 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 1, Chapel Lane, Canterbury, CT2 0AH | Terraced | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | Cracking Glass, Mill Road, Canterbury, CT2 0AG | Other | Freehold | £300,000 |
In the CT2 0AZ postcode area, located within Sturry and Fordwich, there are 2 primary and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Not applicable | Junior King's School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Sturry Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2025. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Parkside Community Foundation Primary School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Apr 2023. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CT2 0AZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Gurkha Store | Fordwich Road, Canterbury, CT2 0AS | Walking directions to Gurkha Store |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 1 Island Road, Canterbury, CT2 0EA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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 CT2 0AZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Harry McKenzie
Sturry - Elected 4 May 2023
Keji Moses
Sturry - Elected 4 May 2023
Roger Gale
Herne Bay and Sandwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CT2 0AZ records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around CT2 0AZ in Sturry is £309,000 (about £327 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to CT2 0AZ, including Junior King's School, Sturry Church of England Primary School (Outstanding) and Parkside Community Foundation Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CT2 0AZ is Sturry, about 325 m away.
CT2 0AZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,236 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Herne Bay and Sandwich covering CT2 0AZ is Roger Gale (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Harry McKenzie (Labour Party) and Keji Moses (Labour Party).