CT1 1DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sturry Road, 1.0km from St Martin's in Canterbury. Administratively it sits within Northgate ward and the Canterbury constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a low density wholesale and retail zone — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. Average age 27 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Canterbury.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £275k, down 7.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CT1 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00190161 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STURRY ROAD, CT1 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STURRY ROAD, CT1 1DA.
280
27
£ 38,800 /yr
20%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT1 1DA 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
CT1 1DA is a student and graduate zone — average age 27, 62% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well. Property prices are trending down 7.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT1 1DA. The average age is 27.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 295,000
4 sales · Mean £ 288,750
Detached
£ 257,500
2 sales · Mean £ 257,500
Flat
£ 174,000
2 sales · Mean £ 174,000
Terraced
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT1 1DA is above average at 94 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 Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury
St Johns Church of England Primary School
Parkside Community Primary School
St Stephen's Junior School
St Stephen's Infant School
Barton Court Grammar School
St Peter's Methodist Primary School
The Archbishop's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Barrister And Barista0.6 km
- Compass Group0.4 km
- KFC Restaurant0.9 km
- Chingah Habesha Restaurant0.9 km
- Northgate Cafè & Snacks Bar0.9 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Aavantee UK Ltd0.6 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Gurkha Shop0.7 km
- Mole Countrystores0.6 km
- Nellary Fuels Ltd0.6 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Harriet House B&B0.7 km
- St Stephens Guest House0.8 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Food Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Parrot0.9 km
- Prince Of Wales Youth Club0.3 km
- Penny Theatre /88th Street /Value Mighty / Sin City Burger0.7 km
- The Thomas Tallis0.8 km
- Millers Arms0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Ossies Fish Bar1.0 km
- Efes Kebab House0.7 km
- Direct Pizza Ltd0.7 km
- Tops Pizza0.3 km
- Best Kebab And Pizza Time0.7 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Canterbury West1.4 km
- Canterbury1.5 km
- Canterbury East1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Howe Barracks0.0 km
- Brymore Road0.0 km
- Brymore Close0.1 km
- Honeywood Close0.2 km
- Hudson Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT11DA · Data under Open Government Licence