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Takeaways| Council | Canterbury |
| Crime Rate | High for a UK city 58% above the national average. |
| Vibe | 🎉 Living for the Weekend🍸 Dinner & Drinks🚶♀️ No Car Needed |
| Demographics | 🎓 Students |
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The average house price in Canterbury is £314,672, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Canterbury house price trends over the last 30 years.
£314,672
£563,179
£190,468
£351,947
£296,644
Is Canterbury a nice place to live?
Canterbury is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Kent. The area has a vibrant social scene, perfect for those who enjoy going out.
How safe is Canterbury?
Canterbury has a high crime rate for a UK city, with around 118 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 58% above the national average, and 73% above the Kent average. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population.
What are the best schools in Canterbury?
Canterbury has 21 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are Blean Primary School and Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Parkside Community Primary School and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Canterbury?
The majority of residents in Canterbury identify as White (British) (67%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (77%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.