CT1 1BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Barton Mill Road, 1.0km from St. Stephens in Canterbury. Administratively it sits within Northgate ward and the Canterbury constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 23) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Canterbury.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £264k, down 28.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CT1 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00190166 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARTON MILL ROAD, CT1 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARTON MILL ROAD, CT1 1BP.
595
23
£ 38,800 /yr
14%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT1 1BP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
47% of CT1 1BP's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 28.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT1 1BP. The average age is 23.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 297,500
13 sales · Mean £ 316,307
Detached
£ 288,000
2 sales · Mean £ 288,000
Semi-Detached
£ 318,500
2 sales · Mean £ 318,500
Flat
£ 222,500
12 sales · Mean £ 220,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT1 1BP is above average at 95 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.
school Local Schools
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury
St Johns Church of England Primary School
St Stephen's Junior School
St Stephen's Infant School
Parkside Community Primary School
Barton Court Grammar School
St Peter's Methodist Primary School
The Archbishop's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Barrister And Barista0.7 km
- Cafe Turquoise0.9 km
- Chingah Habesha Restaurant0.8 km
- Kashmir Tandoori1.0 km
- Lily's Bistro And Social Kitchen1.0 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Dice And Destiny0.9 km
- Northgate Convenience Ltd0.8 km
- Aavantee UK Ltd0.7 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Gurkha Shop0.9 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Holdroyd Howe Independant0.9 km
- Harriet House B&B0.6 km
- St Stephens Guest House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Parrot0.8 km
- Prince Of Wales Youth Club0.4 km
- Penny Theatre /88th Street /Value Mighty / Sin City Burger0.5 km
- The Kings School Recreation Centre0.9 km
- The Thomas Tallis0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Ossies Fish Bar0.8 km
- Efes Kebab House0.6 km
- Direct Pizza Ltd0.6 km
- Tops Pizza0.1 km
- Best Kebab And Pizza Time0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Food Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Lidl0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Canterbury West1.2 km
- Canterbury1.4 km
- Canterbury East1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Honeywood Close0.1 km
- Howe Barracks0.2 km
- Brymore Road0.2 km
- Brymore Close0.2 km
- Hudson Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT11BP · Data under Open Government Licence