CT1 1AP is a well-regarded residential area on Lower Chantry Lane, 0.6km from St Martin's in Canterbury. Administratively it sits within Barton ward and the Canterbury constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CT1 1AP offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (252 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £235k, down 37.3% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for CT1 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00190177 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER CHANTRY LANE, CT1 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER CHANTRY LANE, CT1 1AP.
194
32
£ 53,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT1 1AP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
CT1 1AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 33% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £235k. Property prices are trending down 37.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT1 1AP. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 235,000
1 sales · Mean £ 235,000
Semi-Detached
£ 375,000
1 sales · Mean £ 375,000
Terraced
£ 269,000
1 sales · Mean £ 269,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CT1 1AP are high at 252 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Barton Court Grammar School
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury
St Johns Church of England Primary School
Barton Manor School
St Nicholas' School
St Peter's Methodist Primary School
The Orchard School
Pilgrims' Way Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- St Martins Post Office0.8 km
- Dodgems And Floss0.9 km
- Canterbury Grocery Store0.2 km
- Cousins Snooker And Pool Club0.3 km
- Kent Asian Food0.3 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Abbots Barton Hotel0.5 km
- 7 Longport0.1 km
- Holdroyd Howe Independant0.5 km
- Castle House Hotel0.9 km
- Canterbury Youth Hostel0.7 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
131 nearby- Barrister And Barista0.8 km
- Oriole At The Lime Tree1.0 km
- Training Kitchen0.2 km
- A La Turka0.8 km
- Cafe St.Pierre0.9 km
- + 126 more
Pub, NightClub
39 nearby- Penny Theatre /88th Street /Value Mighty / Sin City Burger0.8 km
- The Thomas Tallis0.8 km
- The Black Griffin0.9 km
- Millers Arms0.7 km
- The New Inn0.5 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Masala Gate0.8 km
- Jasmine Garden1.0 km
- Cinnamon Takeaway0.7 km
- Burger King0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
- Tesco Metro0.5 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Waitrose0.1 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Canterbury0.2 km
- Canterbury East0.9 km
- Canterbury West1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Ivy Lane0.0 km
- Ivy Lane0.0 km
- Waitrose0.1 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
- Barton Court School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT11AP · Data under Open Government Licence