CT1 1DG is an up-and-coming urban area located 1.3km from St Martin's in Canterbury. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Northgate ward and the Canterbury constituency.
This is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. 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 22) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Canterbury.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 120 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for CT1 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00190164 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CT1 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CT1 1DG.
562
22
£ 38,800 /yr
5%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT1 1DG 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
CT1 1DG is a student and graduate zone — average age 22, 50% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT1 1DG. The average age is 21.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 1DG is above average at 120 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
Parkside Community Primary School
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury
St Stephen's Junior School
St Johns Church of England Primary School
St Stephen's Infant School
Barton Court Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Sealand Fish Bar0.6 km
- Dial A Curry (K-S)0.7 km
- Best Kebab And Pizza Time0.4 km
- McDonalds Restaurant Ltd0.7 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Prince Of Wales Youth Club0.6 km
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Aavantee UK Ltd0.3 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Gurkha Shop0.4 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
- Mole Countrystores0.4 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Compass Group0.0 km
- KFC Restaurant0.6 km
- 3 PWRR0.4 km
- Coffee Stop0.6 km
- Costa0.2 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Food Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.0 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.7 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Canterbury West1.7 km
- Canterbury1.9 km
- Sturry2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Asda0.2 km
- South Street0.2 km
- Asda0.2 km
- Howe Barracks0.4 km
- Nature Reserve0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CT11DG · Data under Open Government Licence