Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

FORDWICH ROAD, CT2 0BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORDWICH ROAD, CT2 0BW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

373

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 45,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT2 0BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CT2 0BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (48) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 62.2% year-on-year.

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

CT2 0BW is a mixed residential area on Fordwich Road, 0.3km from Sturry in Sturry. Administratively it sits within Sturry ward and the Canterbury constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT2, CT2 0BW offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £402k, up 62.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT2 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00122413 (shared with 28 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 CT2 0BW. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.7%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 435,000

5 sales · Mean £ 467,000

Semi-Detached

£ 350,000

9 sales · Mean £ 331,888

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

Crime around CT2 0BW is moderate at 63 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.

Shoplifting25
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Sturry Church of England Primary School

Outstanding407 pupils1.0 km

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Fordwich Arms0.3 km
  • The George And Dragon0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sturry0.4 km
  • Canterbury3.6 km
  • Canterbury West3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Fordwich Road0.1 km
  • Fordwich Road0.2 km
  • Sturry Rail Station0.3 km
  • Sturry Rail Station0.3 km
  • Sturry Rail Station0.3 km