Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

CT1 1BF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

461

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Avg Age

27

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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: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

At 74% private renter occupancy, CT1 1BF is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

CT1 1BF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Canterbury in Canterbury. Administratively it sits within Northgate ward and the Canterbury constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CT1 1BF offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. At just 27 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 121 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 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00122317 (shared with 13 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 1BF. The average age is 27.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.8%
Asian / British Asian6.3%
Black / African / Caribbean5.4%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

27%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around CT1 1BF is above average at 121 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 offences240
Anti-social behaviour202
Shoplifting84
Criminal damage and arson76
Other theft48

school Local Schools

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St Johns Church of England Primary School

Good426 pupils0.1 km
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St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury

Outstanding209 pupils0.2 km
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St Peter's Methodist Primary School

Good210 pupils0.7 km
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Barton Court Grammar School

Good976 pupils0.8 km
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St Stephen's Infant School

Good267 pupils1.1 km
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St Stephen's Junior School

Good415 pupils1.1 km
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The Orchard School

Good107 pupils1.4 km
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Barton Manor School

1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

144 nearby
  • Barrister And Barista0.7 km
  • Training Kitchen0.8 km
  • A La Turka0.1 km
  • The Goods Shed0.6 km
  • Cafe St.Pierre0.6 km
  • + 139 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

45 nearby
  • Penny Theatre /88th Street /Value Mighty / Sin City Burger0.2 km
  • The Kings School Recreation Centre0.4 km
  • The Thomas Tallis0.1 km
  • Ye Olde Beverlie1.0 km
  • Pegasus Tap Room Limited0.7 km
  • + 40 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Masala Gate0.1 km
  • Sealand Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Saints 330.7 km
  • The Refectory0.7 km
  • Cinnamon Takeaway0.1 km
  • + 29 more
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Retailers - Other

59 nearby
  • Dodgems And Floss0.6 km
  • E.Hedger0.8 km
  • Garden Of England0.7 km
  • Patriana0.7 km
  • Canterbury Grocery Store0.5 km
  • + 54 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • The Black Horse B&B0.9 km
  • 7 Longport0.6 km
  • Holdroyd Howe Independant0.3 km
  • Harriet House B&B0.6 km
  • St Stephens Guest House0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco Metro0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Canterbury West0.7 km
  • Canterbury0.9 km
  • Canterbury East1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • St Thomas' School0.2 km
  • St Thomas' School0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Kingsmead Roundabout0.3 km
  • Kingsmead Roundabout0.3 km