Postcode CT2 8SP is located in an urban city, within the Northgate ward of Canterbury in the South East region, and forms part of the Canterbury Central & Westgate area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 114.0 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Westgate Gardens.
Canterbury Central & Westgate has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,671 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.
Canterbury Central & Westgate has a high crime rate, with approximately 114.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.3% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 55 ft away from CT2 8SP.
Canterbury Central & Westgate near CT2 8SP 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Westgate Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Westgate Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Beverley Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Beverley Meadow |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Northgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £490,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £335,000 |
| Flats | 27 | £190,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £227,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £265,000 |
10 year median price trend in Northgate
In the CT2 8SP postcode area, located within Canterbury Central & Westgate, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT2 8SP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Murray's General Stores | Station Road West, Canterbury, CT2 8AN | Walking directions to Murray's General Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Kingsmead Road, Canterbury, CT1 1BW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 2 Hales Drive, Canterbury, CT2 7AB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 21-24 St. Dunstan's Street, Canterbury, CT2 8BH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | La Mama Acasa | 61a Northgate, Canterbury, CT1 1BB | Walking directions to La Mama Acasa |
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.