Postcode CT2 7LR is located in an urban city, within the Blean Forest ward of Canterbury in the South East region, and forms part of the Blean Forest, Chartham Hatch & University area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blean Forest, Chartham Hatch & University is £66,641 per year. The nearest station is Canterbury West, about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Registry carpark.
Blean Forest, Chartham Hatch & University has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,794 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.
Blean Forest, Chartham Hatch & University has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Blean Forest, Chartham Hatch & University is £66,641 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT2 7LR.
Blean Forest, Chartham Hatch & University near CT2 7LR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Canterbury West located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Canterbury West | N/A | Walking directions to Canterbury West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Registry carpark | Small | Walking directions to Registry carpark |
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £442,000 (about £404 per square foot) in Blean Forest area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £835,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £505,000 | £399 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £420,000 | £421 |
| Terraced | 8 | £335,000 | £442 |
| Flats | 2 | £171,000 | £342 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £371,500 | £195,000 | £336,000 | £268,750 |
| 2017 | £428,750 | £130,000 | £335,000 | £297,500 |
| 2018 | £427,500 | £165,000 | £342,000 | £250,000 |
| 2019 | £421,000 | £134,438 | £315,125 | £262,000 |
| 2020 | £437,500 | — | £344,500 | £308,500 |
| 2021 | £450,000 | £197,500 | £370,000 | £315,750 |
| 2022 | £562,500 | £170,000 | £385,500 | £353,000 |
| 2023 | £610,000 | £182,500 | £392,500 | £310,000 |
| 2024 | £530,000 | £185,000 | £377,500 | £350,000 |
| 2025 | £510,000 | £206,000 | £425,000 | £350,000 |
| 2026 | £486,750 | £171,000 | £335,000 | £376,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £316 | £329 | £361 | £412 |
| 2017 | £344 | £268 | £317 | £386 |
| 2018 | £350 | £348 | £347 | £372 |
| 2019 | £341 | £327 | £339 | £386 |
| 2020 | £346 | — | £377 | £370 |
| 2021 | £405 | £333 | £365 | £384 |
| 2022 | £417 | £347 | £420 | £490 |
| 2023 | £413 | £346 | £383 | £406 |
| 2024 | £409 | £309 | £388 | £524 |
| 2025 | £401 | £281 | £392 | £457 |
| 2026 | £354 | £342 | £368 | £427 |
In the CT2 7LR postcode area, located within Blean Forest, Chartham Hatch & University, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT2 7LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Park Wood Co-op | Park Wood Road, Canterbury, CT2 7SG | Walking directions to Park Wood Co-op |
| 0.3 mi | Kent Students' Union Co-op | University Road, Canterbury, CT2 7UG | Walking directions to Kent Students' Union Co-op |
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 CT2 7LR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alex Ricketts
Blean Forest - Elected 4 May 2023
Dan Smith
Blean Forest - Elected 4 May 2023
Steph Jupe
Blean Forest - Elected 4 May 2023
Rosie Duffield
Canterbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CT2 7LR records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, other theft and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CT2 7LR in Blean Forest, Chartham Hatch & University is £442,000 (about £404 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to CT2 7LR, including Bemix (Good), St Edmund's School Canterbury and Kent College International Study Centre. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CT2 7LR is Canterbury West, about 1,515 m away.
CT2 7LR scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,794 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 CT2 7LR is Rosie Duffield (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alex Ricketts (Liberal Democrats), Dan Smith (Liberal Democrats) and Steph Jupe (Liberal Democrats).
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.