Postcode CT2 0LW is located in a rural hamlet, 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 80.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Sturry and Fordwich has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,210 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Sturry and Fordwich has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 75 ft away from CT2 0LW.
Sturry and Fordwich near CT2 0LW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sturry located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT2 0LW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sept 2025 | 14, Raggety Grove, Canterbury, CT2 0FQ | Flats | Leasehold | £146,620 | |
| 30 Jul 2025 | 12, Raggety Grove, Canterbury, CT2 0FQ | Flats | Leasehold | £170,116 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 4, Popes Lane, Canterbury, CT2 0JY | Other | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 9, Nutwood Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 0FP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2025 | 7, Ivor Street, Canterbury, CT2 0GP | Detached | Freehold | £384,750 |
In the CT2 0LW postcode area, located within Sturry and Fordwich, there are 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Sturry Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2025. | |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Junior King's School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CT2 0LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | Herne Bay Road, Canterbury, CT2 0NJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Broad Oak Village Stores | 1 Sweechgate, Canterbury, CT2 0QY | Walking directions to Broad Oak Village Stores |
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 0LW, 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 0LW records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 other theft.
The median sale price around CT2 0LW in Sturry is £309,000 (about £327 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to CT2 0LW, including Sturry Church of England Primary School (Outstanding) and Junior King's School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CT2 0LW is Sturry, about 879 m away.
CT2 0LW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,210 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 0LW 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).