Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

RIVERDALE ROAD, CT1 1DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERDALE ROAD, CT1 1DH.

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Population

562

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Avg Age

22

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

5%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT1 1DH 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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1/10
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2/10
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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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7/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Very young, very high renting. At 22 years average age and 50% private renter occupancy, CT1 1DH is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well. Property prices are trending down 3.4% year-on-year.

home £277,200 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT1 1DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Riverdale Road, 1.1km from St Martin's in Canterbury. Administratively it sits within Northgate ward and the Canterbury constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. With an average age of just 22, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Canterbury.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £277k, down 3.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT1 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00190164 (shared with 12 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 1DH. The average age is 21.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British56.7%
Asian / British Asian9.4%
Black / African / Caribbean21.0%
Other / Mixed12.8%

Economic Activity

5%Active
FT: 3%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 226,000

8 sales · Mean £ 214,750

Detached

£ 386,000

1 sales · Mean £ 386,000

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

Crime around CT1 1DH is moderate at 82 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 offences137
Anti-social behaviour73
Shoplifting57
Other theft49
Drugs30

school Local Schools

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Parkside Community Primary School

Requires Improvement131 pupils0.7 km
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St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury

Outstanding209 pupils0.9 km
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St Johns Church of England Primary School

Good426 pupils1.0 km
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St Stephen's Junior School

Good415 pupils1.2 km
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St Stephen's Infant School

Good267 pupils1.2 km
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Barton Court Grammar School

Good976 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Masala Gate0.9 km
  • Sealand Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Dial A Curry (K-S)0.9 km
  • Best Kebab And Pizza Time0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Penny Theatre /88th Street /Value Mighty / Sin City Burger0.9 km
  • The Thomas Tallis1.0 km
  • Prince Of Wales Youth Club0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • A La Turka0.9 km
  • Compass Group0.2 km
  • KFC Restaurant0.7 km
  • 3 PWRR0.3 km
  • Active Life Limited0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Aavantee UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Greggs0.1 km
  • Gurkha Shop0.5 km
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
  • Mole Countrystores0.5 km
  • + 11 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Harriet House B&B0.9 km
  • St Stephens Guest House0.9 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi Food Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • Asda Stores Limited0.2 km
  • Iceland Foods Limited0.9 km
  • Lidl0.1 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Canterbury West1.6 km
  • Canterbury1.7 km
  • Canterbury East2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Asda0.1 km
  • Asda0.1 km
  • Howe Barracks0.2 km
  • South Street0.2 km
  • Brymore Road0.2 km