Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

RECTORY LANE, CT4 6PD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RECTORY LANE, CT4 6PD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

262

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 51,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT4 6PD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CT4 6PD's low deprivation rank, 78% ownership, and £296k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 63.6% year-on-year.

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

CT4 6PD is a sought-after residential area on Rectory Lane, 0.3km from Barham in Canterbury. Administratively it sits within Nailbourne ward and the Canterbury constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT4, CT4 6PD offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £296k, up 63.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT4 6PD are sourced from Output Area E00122070 (shared with 16 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 CT4 6PD. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 296,500

2 sales · Mean £ 296,500

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

CT4 6PD has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson4
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Barham Church of England Primary School

Good210 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Barham Village Store0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Duke Of Cumberland0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Snowdown3.7 km
  • Aylesham4.0 km
  • Adisham4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Primary School0.3 km
  • Primary School0.3 km