CT1 1BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kingsmead Road, 0.8km from Canterbury in Canterbury. Administratively it sits within Northgate ward and the Canterbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CT1 1BN is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £272k. 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 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00122314 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGSMEAD ROAD, CT1 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSMEAD ROAD, CT1 1BN.
178
39
£ 38,800 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT1 1BN 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.
Area Character
With 72% social renting, CT1 1BN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT1 1BN. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 272,796
1 sales · Mean £ 272,796
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT1 1BN is above average at 91 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.
school Local Schools
St Johns Church of England Primary School
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury
St Peter's Methodist Primary School
Barton Court Grammar School
St Stephen's Infant School
St Stephen's Junior School
The Archbishop's School
Parkside Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
136 nearby- Barrister And Barista0.6 km
- A La Turka0.1 km
- The Goods Shed0.8 km
- Cafe St.Pierre0.8 km
- Five Guys0.8 km
- + 131 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Penny Theatre /88th Street /Value Mighty / Sin City Burger0.1 km
- The Kings School Recreation Centre0.5 km
- The Thomas Tallis0.2 km
- Ye Olde Beverlie0.9 km
- Pegasus Tap Room Limited0.9 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Masala Gate0.1 km
- Sealand Fish Bar0.4 km
- Saints 330.9 km
- The Refectory0.9 km
- Cinnamon Takeaway0.3 km
- + 27 more
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Dodgems And Floss0.8 km
- E.Hedger0.9 km
- Garden Of England0.9 km
- Patriana0.9 km
- Canterbury Grocery Store0.8 km
- + 52 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- 7 Longport0.8 km
- Holdroyd Howe Independant0.5 km
- Harriet House B&B0.4 km
- St Stephens Guest House0.4 km
- Greyfriars Lodge0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Tesco Metro0.9 km
- Aldi Food Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Asda Stores Limited1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Canterbury West0.9 km
- Canterbury1.1 km
- Canterbury East1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Kingsmead Roundabout0.1 km
- Kingsmead Roundabout0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Kingsmead Roundabout0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT11BN · Data under Open Government Licence