Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

CT1 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CT1 1DR.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT1 1DR 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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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 51% social renting, CT1 1DR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

CT1 1DR is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.9km from St. Stephens 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.

Day-to-day life in CT1 1DR has the character of a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 120 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for CT1 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00190192 (shared with 6 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 1DR. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.2%
Asian / British Asian11.2%
Black / African / Caribbean6.5%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around CT1 1DR is above average at 120 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 offences230
Anti-social behaviour139
Criminal damage and arson62
Drugs51
Other theft46

school Local Schools

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St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury

Outstanding209 pupils0.5 km
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St Johns Church of England Primary School

Good426 pupils0.6 km
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St Stephen's Junior School

Good415 pupils1.0 km
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St Stephen's Infant School

Good267 pupils1.0 km
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Barton Court Grammar School

Good976 pupils1.1 km
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Parkside Community Primary School

Requires Improvement131 pupils1.1 km
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St Peter's Methodist Primary School

Good210 pupils1.2 km
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The Archbishop's School

Requires Improvement683 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Barrister And Barista0.6 km
  • Cafe Turquoise0.8 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral Lodge1.0 km
  • Chambers Of Canterbury1.0 km
  • Chingah Habesha Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 36 more
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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Cherans Bakery1.0 km
  • Dice And Destiny0.7 km
  • Northgate Convenience Ltd0.6 km
  • Paxton & Whitfield0.9 km
  • The Refillery, Canterbury1.0 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Holdroyd Howe Independant0.8 km
  • Harriet House B&B0.5 km
  • St Stephens Guest House0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Bramleys1.0 km
  • The Parrot0.7 km
  • Thomas Ingoldsby1.0 km
  • The Marlowe Theatre1.0 km
  • Prince Of Wales Youth Club0.4 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Ossies Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Efes Kebab House0.4 km
  • Direct Pizza Ltd0.4 km
  • Tops Pizza0.0 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza0.1 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Food Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Asda Stores Limited0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Lidl0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Canterbury West1.1 km
  • Canterbury1.3 km
  • Canterbury East1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Honeywood Close0.1 km
  • Kingsmead Roundabout0.1 km
  • Kingsmead Roundabout0.3 km
  • Kingsmead Roundabout0.3 km
  • Brymore Road0.3 km