Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

CT1 1AT House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

399

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Avg Age

24

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT1 1AT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. 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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9/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

CT1 1AT has a significant social housing presence — 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1AT is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.9km from Scotland Hills in Canterbury. Administratively it sits within Barton ward and the Canterbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CT1 1AT is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 24) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Canterbury. Full-time employment stands at 12% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (172 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 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00122100 (shared with 8 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 1AT. The average age is 23.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British29.3%
Asian / British Asian20.8%
Black / African / Caribbean32.1%
Other / Mixed17.8%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

Crime rates near CT1 1AT are high at 172 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 offences200
Anti-social behaviour69
Criminal damage and arson23
Other theft9
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Parkside Community Primary School

Requires Improvement131 pupils0.9 km
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Barton Manor School

1.0 km
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Pilgrims' Way Primary School

Good283 pupils1.2 km
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Barton Court Grammar School

Good976 pupils1.3 km
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St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury

Outstanding209 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Carols0.3 km
  • Canterbury Golf Club Ltd0.3 km
  • ISS Facility Services St Martins Hospital0.5 km
  • Barrister And Barista1.0 km
  • Route 230.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Mayflowers0.7 km
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Londis - Spring Lane Stores0.7 km
  • St Martins Post Office0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Canterbury1.7 km
  • Sturry2.4 km
  • Canterbury East2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Golf Club0.3 km
  • Golf Club0.3 km
  • St Martin's Hospital0.4 km
  • St Martin's Hospital0.4 km