Postcode CT2 8JW is located in an urban city, within the Blean Forest ward of Canterbury in the South East region, and forms part of the Canterbury Central & Westgate area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Canterbury Central & Westgate is £52,200 per year. The nearest station is Canterbury West located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Neal's Place Meadow.
Canterbury Central & Westgate has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,299 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Canterbury Central & Westgate has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 36.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Canterbury Central & Westgate is £52,200 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 296 ft away from CT2 8JW.
Canterbury Central & Westgate near CT2 8JW 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Canterbury West | N/A | Walking directions to Canterbury West |
| 1 mi | Canterbury East | N/A | Walking directions to Canterbury East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Neal's Place Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Neal's Place Meadow |
| 0.2 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 8JW postcode area, located within Canterbury Central & Westgate, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT2 8JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Chaucer Stores | 3a Miller Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8NZ | Walking directions to Chaucer Stores |
| 0.4 mi | The Pilgrims Store | 1 Merchants Way, Canterbury, CT2 8PW | Walking directions to The Pilgrims Store |
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.