Area Analysis Canterbury, South East

CT2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CT2 postcode area.

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Population

32,572

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 40,967 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CT2's 57% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £329k. Property prices are trending down 6.5% year-on-year.

home £329,500 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT2 is a postcode district in Canterbury, South East, covering 745 active and 248 retired postcodes.

The largest share of CT2 (14%) is characterised by a popular area with both students and graduate professionals — sociable and active, alongside a suburban area with older residents still working, typically homeowners (11%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes CT2 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in CT2 are around £329k, down 6.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CT2 at 240 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 37, CT2 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CT2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.8%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean5.5%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3267
Anti-social behaviour1090
Criminal damage and arson796
Other theft638
Vehicle crime394

school Local Schools

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Blean Primary School

Outstanding429 pupils
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Cheriton Primary School

Good393 pupils
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Palmarsh Primary School

Good184 pupils
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Sandgate Primary School

Good419 pupils
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Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding208 pupils
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Seabrook Church of England Primary School

Outstanding106 pupils
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Lympne Church of England Primary School

Good200 pupils
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Saltwood CofE Primary School

Good216 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Eight Bells
  • Falstaff Hotel
  • K Bar
  • Pegasus Tap Room Limited
  • The Bishops Finger
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Sturry And District United Church
  • A La Turka
  • Ancient Raj
  • Active Life Limited
  • Appeti Tennis
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op
  • Sainsbury's
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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Blean Village Store
  • Broad Oak Farm Shop
  • Canterbury District Fairtrade Network
  • Chaucer Stores
  • Cheesemakers Of Canterbury
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Acacia Lodge
  • Canterbury Lodge
  • Harriet House B&B
  • Holiday Inn Express
  • Oakside Lodge
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Chop Chop
  • Hut 8
  • Karara Foods
  • Marinos Fish Bar
  • Ossies Fish Bar
  • + 5 more