Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

CT1 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CT1 1AH.

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Population

377

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Avg Age

26

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

27%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT1 1AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 50% social renting, CT1 1AH is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT1 1AH is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.8km from St Martin's in Canterbury. Administratively it sits within Barton ward and the Canterbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CT1 1AH is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At just 26 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Canterbury. Full-time employment stands at 12% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 135 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for CT1 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00122098 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT1 1AH. The average age is 25.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British47.5%
Asian / British Asian16.3%
Black / African / Caribbean22.8%
Other / Mixed13.4%

Economic Activity

27%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CT1 1AH is above average at 135 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences100
Anti-social behaviour76
Criminal damage and arson18
Other theft9
Other crime6

school Local Schools

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Parkside Community Primary School

Requires Improvement131 pupils0.8 km
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Barton Manor School

1.0 km
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Pilgrims' Way Primary School

Good283 pupils1.1 km
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Barton Court Grammar School

Good976 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury

Outstanding209 pupils1.3 km
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St Johns Church of England Primary School

Good426 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Carols0.2 km
  • Eurest C/o Royal Mail0.9 km
  • 3 PWRR0.9 km
  • Coffee Stop0.9 km
  • Canterbury Golf Club Ltd0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Mayflowers0.7 km
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Food Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Lidl1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Sturry Road Food Wagon0.9 km
  • Londis - Spring Lane Stores0.7 km
  • St Martins Post Office0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Prince Of Wales Youth Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Canterbury1.5 km
  • Canterbury West2.2 km
  • Canterbury East2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • St Martin's Hospital0.4 km
  • St Martin's Hospital0.4 km
  • Golf Club0.5 km
  • Avon Close0.5 km
  • Avon Close0.5 km