Canterbury CT1 occupies the 16th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 43.5, indicating average market performance. Five-year price growth has been minimal at 0.3% CAGR, whilst rental growth significantly outpaced this at 7.0% CAGR, suggesting stronger returns from lettings than capital appreciation. Population growth over the same period registered 0.6%, remaining subdued. The district is classified as pre-cursor stage for gentrification, indicating limited early-stage regeneration signals. These metrics present a mixed picture: investor activity focused on rental yields may find merit, though those prioritising capital growth should note the constrained price trajectory relative to broader market benchmarks.
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- 1Property prices up 0.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 7.0% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.6% per year
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What's changing in Canterbury · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.2 points this month to 43/100, driven mainly by safety.
Canterbury (CT1) common questions
Is Canterbury up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Canterbury (CT1) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 43/100 (Average), in the top 84% of districts nationally. The score is down 3.5 points over the last 12 months.
Is Canterbury safe?
Canterbury has a safety score of 15/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Canterbury?
The average property price in Canterbury (CT1) is £347k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Canterbury?
The median monthly rent in Canterbury (CT1) is £1,229 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Canterbury?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Canterbury (CT2), Canterbury (CT4), Hythe (CT21), Canterbury (CT3), Birchington (CT7). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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