Canterbury CT20 area guide
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Is Canterbury CT20 a good place to live?
In Canterbury (CT20), recorded crime is 51% above the national average, homes sell for around £306,595 on average, there are 9 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 51% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£306,595
Population
33,647
Recorded crime
344.6
Schools
9
Broadband
73%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Canterbury CT20
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Canterbury CT20 is rated high. Around 6.6% of properties (1,020 of 15,370) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 580 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in CT20, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (116 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in CT20 (May 24–Apr 26, average 320/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 43
- One-person households
- 40%
- Households with children
- 24%
- Households
- 15,342
Owned 53% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 35%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CT20.
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Canterbury CT20: frequently asked questions
Is Canterbury CT20 a good place to live?
In Canterbury (CT20), recorded crime is 51% above the national average, homes sell for around £306,595 on average, there are 9 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Canterbury CT20?
Recorded crime in Canterbury CT20 runs at 344.6 per 1,000 properties, 51% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Canterbury CT20 safe?
Crime in Canterbury CT20 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Canterbury CT20 runs at 344.6 per 1,000 properties, 51% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Canterbury CT20?
Homes in Canterbury CT20 sell for around £306,595 on average, based on 566 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Canterbury CT20 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Canterbury CT20 is rated high. Around 6.6% of properties (1,020 of 15,370) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 580 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Canterbury CT20?
There are 9 schools in Canterbury CT20 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Canterbury CT20 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Canterbury CT20, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Canterbury CT20 a deprived area?
Canterbury CT20 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).