Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

LOWER CHANTRY LANE, CT1 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER CHANTRY LANE, CT1 1AP.

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Population

194

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 53,700 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT1 1AP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

CT1 1AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 33% 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 £235k. Property prices are trending down 37.3% year-on-year.

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

CT1 1AP is a well-regarded residential area on Lower Chantry Lane, 0.6km from St Martin's in Canterbury. Administratively it sits within Barton ward and the Canterbury constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CT1 1AP offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (252 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £235k, down 37.3% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CT1 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00190177 (shared with 15 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 1AP. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.1%
Asian / British Asian9.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed13.2%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Flat

£ 235,000

1 sales · Mean £ 235,000

Semi-Detached

£ 375,000

1 sales · Mean £ 375,000

Terraced

£ 269,000

1 sales · Mean £ 269,000

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

Crime rates near CT1 1AP are high at 252 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.

Shoplifting402
Violence and sexual offences341
Anti-social behaviour212
Criminal damage and arson93
Public order74

school Local Schools

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Barton Court Grammar School

Good976 pupils0.3 km
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St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury

Outstanding209 pupils0.6 km
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St Johns Church of England Primary School

Good426 pupils0.8 km
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Barton Manor School

0.9 km
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St Nicholas' School

Good336 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter's Methodist Primary School

Good210 pupils0.9 km
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The Orchard School

Good107 pupils0.9 km
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Pilgrims' Way Primary School

Good283 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • St Martins Post Office0.8 km
  • Dodgems And Floss0.9 km
  • Canterbury Grocery Store0.2 km
  • Cousins Snooker And Pool Club0.3 km
  • Kent Asian Food0.3 km
  • + 40 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Abbots Barton Hotel0.5 km
  • 7 Longport0.1 km
  • Holdroyd Howe Independant0.5 km
  • Castle House Hotel0.9 km
  • Canterbury Youth Hostel0.7 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

131 nearby
  • Barrister And Barista0.8 km
  • Oriole At The Lime Tree1.0 km
  • Training Kitchen0.2 km
  • A La Turka0.8 km
  • Cafe St.Pierre0.9 km
  • + 126 more
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Pub, NightClub

39 nearby
  • Penny Theatre /88th Street /Value Mighty / Sin City Burger0.8 km
  • The Thomas Tallis0.8 km
  • The Black Griffin0.9 km
  • Millers Arms0.7 km
  • The New Inn0.5 km
  • + 34 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Masala Gate0.8 km
  • Jasmine Garden1.0 km
  • Cinnamon Takeaway0.7 km
  • Burger King0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Tesco Metro0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.1 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Canterbury0.2 km
  • Canterbury East0.9 km
  • Canterbury West1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Ivy Lane0.0 km
  • Ivy Lane0.0 km
  • Waitrose0.1 km
  • Waitrose0.2 km
  • Barton Court School0.3 km