Postcode sector · CT8 8

Canterbury CT8 8 area guide

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Is Canterbury CT8 8 a good place to live?

In Canterbury (CT8 8), recorded crime is 9% above the national average, homes sell for around £294,151 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, 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).

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
£294,151
from 181 sales
Population
12,377
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
290.3
per 1,000 · +9% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
3
2 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
83%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.2% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Canterbury CT8 8

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Canterbury CT8 8 is rated high. Around 0.2% of properties (7 of 4,436) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 4 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 average (mean) sold price in CT8 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (32 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in CT8 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 58/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 45
One-person households: 35%
Households with children: 25%
Households: 5,575

Owned 63% · Social rent 6% · Private rent 30%

Census 2021 (ONS), for CT8 8.

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Canterbury CT8 8: frequently asked questions

Is Canterbury CT8 8 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Canterbury CT8 8?

Recorded crime in Canterbury CT8 8 runs at 290.3 per 1,000 properties, 9% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Canterbury CT8 8 safe?

Crime in Canterbury CT8 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Canterbury CT8 8 runs at 290.3 per 1,000 properties, 9% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Canterbury CT8 8?

Homes in Canterbury CT8 8 sell for around £294,151 on average, based on 181 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Canterbury CT8 8 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Canterbury CT8 8 is rated high. Around 0.2% of properties (7 of 4,436) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 4 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Canterbury CT8 8?

There are 3 schools in Canterbury CT8 8 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Canterbury CT8 8 a deprived area?

Canterbury CT8 8 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).