CT1 1DJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Craddock Drive, 0.6km from St Martin's in Canterbury. Administratively it sits within Northgate ward and the Canterbury constituency.
This is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 119 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £217k, down 29.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CT1 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00122312 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRADDOCK DRIVE, CT1 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRADDOCK DRIVE, CT1 1DJ.
272
33
£ 38,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CT1 1DJ spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £217k. Property prices are trending down 29.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT1 1DJ. The average age is 33.2. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 310,000
3 sales · Mean £ 248,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT1 1DJ is above average at 119 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
Barton Court Grammar School
St Peter's Methodist Primary School
Barton Manor School
St Stephen's Infant School
St Stephen's Junior School
Parkside Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Dodgems And Floss0.9 km
- St Martins Post Office0.8 km
- Boots The Chemist0.9 km
- Canterbury Cathedral Shop0.7 km
- Canterbury Wholefoods0.7 km
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- The Black Griffin0.9 km
- The Westgate Inn1.0 km
- Bramleys0.7 km
- Old Buttermarket0.7 km
- The City Arms Inn0.7 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
131 nearby- Cafe St.Pierre0.9 km
- Five Guys0.9 km
- Nando's0.9 km
- Tacos Locos0.9 km
- Barrister And Barista0.4 km
- + 126 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Holdroyd Howe Independant0.5 km
- Harriet House B&B0.7 km
- St Stephens Guest House0.7 km
- Greyfriars Lodge0.9 km
- Hampton By Hilton Canterbury0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Tesco Metro0.9 km
- Aldi Food Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Asda Stores Limited1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Burgate Express0.7 km
- Ossies Fish Bar0.5 km
- Franco Manca0.8 km
- Munchies0.9 km
- Ocakbasi Of Kent0.9 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Canterbury0.9 km
- Canterbury West1.1 km
- Canterbury East1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Kingsmead Roundabout0.2 km
- Kingsmead Roundabout0.2 km
- St Thomas' School0.3 km
- St Thomas' School0.3 km
- Kingsmead Roundabout0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT11DJ · Data under Open Government Licence