Postcode CT2 8JL 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 very low crime levels, with around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Blean Forest, Chartham Hatch & University is £54,400 per year. The nearest station is Canterbury West located about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Neal's Place Meadow.
Blean Forest, Chartham Hatch & University has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,690 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Blean Forest, Chartham Hatch & University has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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 of residents in Blean Forest, Chartham Hatch & University is £54,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT2 8JL.
Blean Forest, Chartham Hatch & University near CT2 8JL 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Canterbury West | N/A | Walking directions to Canterbury West |
| 0.9 mi | Canterbury East | N/A | Walking directions to Canterbury East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Neal's Place Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Neal's Place Meadow |
| 0.3 mi | Dukes Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Dukes Meadow |
Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £422,500 in Blean Forest area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £1,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £510,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £185,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £420,000 |
| Terraced | 3 | £350,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blean Forest
In the CT2 8JL postcode area, located within Blean Forest, Chartham Hatch & University, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT2 8JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Chaucer Stores | 3a Miller Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8NZ | Walking directions to Chaucer Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 48 St. Dunstan's Street, Canterbury, CT2 8BY | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | St Dunstans Stores | 30 St. Dunstan's Street, Canterbury, CT2 8HG | Walking directions to St Dunstans Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 21-24 St. Dunstan's Street, Canterbury, CT2 8BH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.