CT1 postcode: what it's like to live there
The CT1 district covers Canterbury Barracks, South Canterbury, Canterbury Central & Westgate. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 6 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£285k
England £300k
Recorded crime
197
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
4.6 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£38,856
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
79%
of homes
Council tax
£2,224
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
10 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in CT1
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£548k
Semi-detached
£308k
Terraced
£290k
Flat
£205k
Primary schools in CT1
- Parkside Community Foundation Primary School · CT1 1EP · Good (2023) · Bottom 4% in England
- Pilgrims' Way Primary School · CT1 1XU · Good (2022) · Bottom 3% in England
- St Johns Church of England Primary School · CT1 1BD · Good (2024) · Bottom 2% in England
- St Peter's Methodist Primary School · CT1 2DH · Standards maintained (2024) · Top 49% in England
- St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury · CT1 1NE · Good (2023) · Top 18% in England
- Wincheap Foundation Primary School · CT1 3SD · Remains Good (2021) · Bottom 47% in England
Secondary schools in CT1
- Barton Court Grammar School · CT1 1PH · Standards maintained (2024) · Top 5% in England
- Barton Manor School · CT1 1SU · Good or better in every area (2025)
- Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School · CT1 3EW · Remains Good (2023) · Top 5% in England
- St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury · CT1 3EN · Good (2023) · Bottom 23% in England
Fee-paying schools in CT1
- Haven Nook · CT1 2QD · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
- Newingate School · CT1 3DT · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
- The King's School Canterbury · CT1 2ES · Inspected by ISI
- The Worthgate School · CT1 3LQ · Inspected by ISI
Nurseries and pre-schools in CT1
- Lilliput Pre-school · CT1 1PA · Good (Ofsted)
- Bovan Creek · CT1 1NG · Good (Ofsted)
- Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool · CT1 1SW · Good (Ofsted)
- Canterbury Day Nursery, Holiday Playscheme and ASC · CT1 1NP · Good (Ofsted)
- Jo Jo's Day Care Nursery - Canterbury Ltd · CT1 3JT
- Little Oaks Day Nursery · CT1 3NG · Good (Ofsted)
- Primary Sports Giants · CT1 3EN
- Stepping Stones Pre-School · CT1 3JN · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- The Nursery At Canterbury College · CT1 3AJ · Good (Ofsted)
- Tiny Stars Canterbury · CT1 3RA · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in CT1
- Northgate Medical Practice · CT1 1WL
- Canterbury Health Centre · CT1 3JH
- New Dover Road Surgery · CT1 3AP
Neighbourhoods in CT1
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of CT1 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Barracks | 32% | £260k | Very high | 8 min |
| South Canterbury | 26% | £365k | High | 13 min |
| Canterbury Central & Westgate | 21% | £285k | Very high | 7 min |
| Canterbury Wincheap | 14% | £280k | Very high | 8 min |
| Thanington & Chartham | 4% | £354k | Average | 18 min |
| Sturry and Fordwich | 2% | £315k | Very high | 14 min |
Questions
Where is the CT1 postcode?
CT1 covers 6 neighbourhoods in Canterbury Barracks, South Canterbury, Canterbury Central & Westgate, with 932 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in CT1?
The typical home price across CT1's neighbourhoods is £285k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in CT1?
6 primary and 4 secondary state schools have a CT1 postcode, plus 4 fee-paying.