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Canterbury is a city of 157,430 residents in Kent with a median house price of £330,000. The market shows steady interest, with 1,837 sales over twelve months and a 5-year price growth of 6.3 percent. Detached homes median at £475,000; terraces at £290,000.
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The affordability ratio stands at 9.4, with median earnings of £36,558. About 55 percent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Canterbury overall. The median age is 41.2, and 64.8 percent of homes are owner-occupied. Crime recorded 1,562 incidents in August 2026, with violent crime the largest category at 510. Schools include 35 primary and 10 secondary institutions; 19 of 20 rated schools are good or better. The nearest primary is St Stephen's Junior School at 2.5 km and secondary The Archbishop's School at 2.4 km. Rail access includes 9 stations; Sturry Rail Station, 1.2 km away, offers a 104-minute commute to London Bridge. Air quality is low for nitrogen dioxide and moderate for particulate matter. Gigabit broadband is available to 59.5 percent of properties. Canterbury contains 1,887 listed buildings and 98 conservation areas. Council tax for band D is £2,397.99 in 2026/27.
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