Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

STURRY ROAD, CT1 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STURRY ROAD, CT1 1DA.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

20%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT1 1DA 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.

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1/10
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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

CT1 1DA is a student and graduate zone — average age 27, 62% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well. Property prices are trending down 7.8% year-on-year.

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

CT1 1DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sturry Road, 1.0km from St Martin's in Canterbury. Administratively it sits within Northgate ward and the Canterbury constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a low density wholesale and retail zone — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. Average age 27 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Canterbury.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £275k, down 7.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT1 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00190161 (shared with 10 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 1DA. The average age is 27.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.1%
Asian / British Asian13.1%
Black / African / Caribbean14.5%
Other / Mixed9.2%

Economic Activity

20%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 295,000

4 sales · Mean £ 288,750

Detached

£ 257,500

2 sales · Mean £ 257,500

Flat

£ 174,000

2 sales · Mean £ 174,000

Terraced

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

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

Crime around CT1 1DA is above average at 94 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 offences175
Anti-social behaviour82
Shoplifting51
Drugs41
Other theft40

school Local Schools

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St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury

Outstanding209 pupils0.7 km
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St Johns Church of England Primary School

Good426 pupils0.8 km
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Parkside Community Primary School

Requires Improvement131 pupils0.9 km
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St Stephen's Junior School

Good415 pupils1.1 km
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St Stephen's Infant School

Good267 pupils1.1 km
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Barton Court Grammar School

Good976 pupils1.2 km
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St Peter's Methodist Primary School

Good210 pupils1.5 km
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The Archbishop's School

Requires Improvement683 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Barrister And Barista0.6 km
  • Compass Group0.4 km
  • KFC Restaurant0.9 km
  • Chingah Habesha Restaurant0.9 km
  • Northgate Cafè & Snacks Bar0.9 km
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Aavantee UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Gurkha Shop0.7 km
  • Mole Countrystores0.6 km
  • Nellary Fuels Ltd0.6 km
  • + 14 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Harriet House B&B0.7 km
  • St Stephens Guest House0.8 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi Food Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Asda Stores Limited0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Parrot0.9 km
  • Prince Of Wales Youth Club0.3 km
  • Penny Theatre /88th Street /Value Mighty / Sin City Burger0.7 km
  • The Thomas Tallis0.8 km
  • Millers Arms0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Ossies Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Efes Kebab House0.7 km
  • Direct Pizza Ltd0.7 km
  • Tops Pizza0.3 km
  • Best Kebab And Pizza Time0.7 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Canterbury West1.4 km
  • Canterbury1.5 km
  • Canterbury East1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Howe Barracks0.0 km
  • Brymore Road0.0 km
  • Brymore Close0.1 km
  • Honeywood Close0.2 km
  • Hudson Road0.2 km