Living in CT5, Canterbury
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CT5 in Canterbury. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Canterbury: £338,030, up 3.3% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around CT5
110 recorded home sales on the streets around central CT5 in the last 2 years, with a median of £365,000 and a range from £173,000 to £1,000,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 JUNIPER CLOSE, CT5 1PQ | detached | £707,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 4 TEYNHAM ROAD, CT5 2EF | terraced | £490,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 139 CROMWELL ROAD, CT5 1NH | detached | £900,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 78 ALL SAINTS CLOSE, CT5 1SD | semi-detached | £370,000 | 2026-04-28 |
| 11 BELMONT ROAD, CT5 1QJ | terraced | £277,000 | 2026-04-27 |
| 20 CARLTON COURT CASTLE ROAD, CT5 1FN | flat-maisonette | £243,000 | 2026-04-24 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
10 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitstable School | Secondary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| St Alphege Church of England Infant School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Whitstable Junior School | Primary | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School | Primary | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| Westmeads Community Infant School | Primary | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable | Primary | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
7 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 20.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 17.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.8% |
| Skilled trades | 12.5% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
186 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CT5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Canterbury's figures.
Common questions about CT5
What is the average house price in CT5?
The average sold price in Canterbury is £338,030 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in CT5?
Prices in Canterbury are up 3.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CT5?
The median of 110 recorded sales around central CT5 in the last 2 years is £365,000, ranging from £173,000 to £1,000,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CT5?
10 schools sit within 3 miles of central CT5, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CT5?
186 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CT5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CT5 at risk of flooding?
Central CT5 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is CT5 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £365,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 186 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CT5 safe?
186 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CT5 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? CT5 or CT6, CT5 or CT2, CT5 or CT1.
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