Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

STOUR RETAIL PARK, CT1 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STOUR RETAIL PARK, CT1 1AD.

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Population

334

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 45,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CT1 1AD's 68% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

CT1 1AD is an up-and-coming urban area on Stour Retail Park, 1.4km from Sturry in Canterbury. Administratively it sits within Northgate ward and the Canterbury constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Canterbury.

Safety: Crime rates are high (210 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00122318 (shared with 4 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 1AD. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.0%
Asian / British Asian21.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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

Crime rates near CT1 1AD are high at 210 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.

Shoplifting217
Violence and sexual offences74
Anti-social behaviour35
Other theft28
Criminal damage and arson21

school Local Schools

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Parkside Community Primary School

Requires Improvement131 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Dial A Curry (K-S)0.7 km
  • Best Kebab And Pizza Time0.3 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant Ltd0.0 km
  • Sushi Daily0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.5 km
  • Sturry Road Food Wagon0.7 km
  • Sturry Road Post Office0.3 km
  • Aavantee UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Costa0.5 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Sunrise Cafe0.3 km
  • Compass Group0.7 km
  • KFC Restaurant0.2 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.2 km
  • Aldi Food Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Asda Stores Limited0.7 km
  • Iceland Foods Limited0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sturry1.4 km
  • Canterbury2.4 km
  • Canterbury West2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Vauxhall Road0.1 km
  • Sturry Road Park and Ride Terminal0.2 km
  • Sturry Road Park and Ride Terminal0.2 km
  • Reed Avenue0.3 km
  • Reed Avenue0.4 km