Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

BARTON MILL ROAD, CT1 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARTON MILL ROAD, CT1 1BP.

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Population

595

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Avg Age

23

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

14%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT1 1BP 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.

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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

47% of CT1 1BP's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 28.6% year-on-year.

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

CT1 1BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Barton Mill Road, 1.0km from St. Stephens in Canterbury. Administratively it sits within Northgate ward and the Canterbury constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 23) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Canterbury.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £264k, down 28.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT1 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00190166 (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 1BP. The average age is 23.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British52.8%
Asian / British Asian18.0%
Black / African / Caribbean21.3%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

14%Active
FT: 9%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 297,500

13 sales · Mean £ 316,307

Detached

£ 288,000

2 sales · Mean £ 288,000

Semi-Detached

£ 318,500

2 sales · Mean £ 318,500

Flat

£ 222,500

12 sales · Mean £ 220,500

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

Crime around CT1 1BP is above average at 95 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 offences166
Anti-social behaviour101
Drugs45
Criminal damage and arson41
Other theft40

school Local Schools

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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 pupils0.7 km
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St Stephen's Junior School

Good415 pupils1.0 km
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St Stephen's Infant School

Good267 pupils1.0 km
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Parkside Community Primary School

Requires Improvement131 pupils1.0 km
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Barton Court Grammar School

Good976 pupils1.2 km
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St Peter's Methodist Primary School

Good210 pupils1.3 km
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The Archbishop's School

Requires Improvement683 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Barrister And Barista0.7 km
  • Cafe Turquoise0.9 km
  • Chingah Habesha Restaurant0.8 km
  • Kashmir Tandoori1.0 km
  • Lily's Bistro And Social Kitchen1.0 km
  • + 16 more
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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Dice And Destiny0.9 km
  • Northgate Convenience Ltd0.8 km
  • Aavantee UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Gurkha Shop0.9 km
  • + 18 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Holdroyd Howe Independant0.9 km
  • Harriet House B&B0.6 km
  • St Stephens Guest House0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Parrot0.8 km
  • Prince Of Wales Youth Club0.4 km
  • Penny Theatre /88th Street /Value Mighty / Sin City Burger0.5 km
  • The Kings School Recreation Centre0.9 km
  • The Thomas Tallis0.6 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Ossies Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Efes Kebab House0.6 km
  • Direct Pizza Ltd0.6 km
  • Tops Pizza0.1 km
  • Best Kebab And Pizza Time0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Food Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Asda Stores Limited0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Lidl0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Canterbury West1.2 km
  • Canterbury1.4 km
  • Canterbury East1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Honeywood Close0.1 km
  • Howe Barracks0.2 km
  • Brymore Road0.2 km
  • Brymore Close0.2 km
  • Hudson Road0.2 km