CT1 1DL is an up-and-coming urban area on Old Park Avenue, 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 — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 112 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £272k, up 4.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CT1 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00122308 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD PARK AVENUE, CT1 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD PARK AVENUE, CT1 1DL.
333
37
£ 38,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT1 1DL 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 1DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £272k. Property prices are trending up 4.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT1 1DL. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 239,950
15 sales · Mean £ 243,863
Detached
£ 285,000
1 sales · Mean £ 285,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT1 1DL is above average at 112 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
Parkside Community Primary School
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury
St Johns Church of England Primary School
Barton Court Grammar School
St Stephen's Junior School
St Stephen's Infant School
Barton Manor School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Carols0.9 km
- A La Turka0.9 km
- Compass Group0.3 km
- KFC Restaurant0.8 km
- 3 PWRR0.2 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Masala Gate0.9 km
- Sealand Fish Bar0.5 km
- Best Kebab And Pizza Time0.5 km
- McDonalds Restaurant Ltd0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Penny Theatre /88th Street /Value Mighty / Sin City Burger0.9 km
- Prince Of Wales Youth Club0.3 km
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Aavantee UK Ltd0.4 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- Gurkha Shop0.5 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
- Mole Countrystores0.8 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi Food Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.3 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.8 km
- Lidl0.1 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Canterbury1.6 km
- Canterbury West1.6 km
- Canterbury East2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Asda0.2 km
- Brymore Road Terminus0.2 km
- Asda0.2 km
- Brymore Close0.2 km
- South Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT11DL · Data under Open Government Licence