CT1 1DP is an up-and-coming urban area on Sturry Road, 1.2km from St Martin's in Canterbury. Administratively it sits within Northgate ward and the Canterbury constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CT1 1DP offers a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 132 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £219k.
Census 2021 statistics for CT1 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00122321 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STURRY ROAD, CT1 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STURRY ROAD, CT1 1DP.
319
34
£ 38,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT1 1DP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CT1 1DP spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £219k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT1 1DP. The average age is 33.7. 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
£ 185,000
5 sales · Mean £ 197,400
Semi-Detached
£ 163,000
1 sales · Mean £ 163,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT1 1DP is above average at 132 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 Johns Church of England Primary School
St Stephen's Junior School
St Stephen's Infant School
Barton Court Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Barrister And Barista0.9 km
- 3 PWRR0.4 km
- Coffee Stop0.5 km
- Costa0.2 km
- Subway0.2 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Dial A Curry (K-S)0.8 km
- Best Kebab And Pizza Time0.3 km
- McDonalds Restaurant Ltd0.6 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.7 km
- Sushi Daily0.2 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd0.2 km
- Sturry Road Food Wagon0.1 km
- Sturry Road Post Office0.4 km
- Day Day International Food Store0.7 km
- Aavantee UK Ltd0.2 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
- Aldi Food Stores Ltd0.1 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.2 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Prince Of Wales Youth Club0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Canterbury West1.8 km
- Canterbury1.8 km
- Sturry2.0 km
Bus Stops
- South Street0.0 km
- Asda0.1 km
- Asda0.2 km
- Reed Avenue0.3 km
- Reed Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CT11DP · Data under Open Government Licence