At a Glance
Average Property Price - CT1
£339,903
54
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CT
£1,112
61
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CT1
£40,405
60
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CT
5.3%
33
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CT1
3.0%
30
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CT
4.5%
83
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in CT1 is £340,000, close to the national median. Ten-year annualised growth has been 3.0%, below the national average, suggesting a steady but unspectacular appreciation trajectory. Transaction volumes have declined: 322 sales in the latest full year against a 10-year average of 443 annually, indicating reduced market activity.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader CT area stands at £1,112, around the national mid-point. Rental growth over the past decade has been notably strong at 4.5% annually, outpacing the national average and reflecting robust demand. The flat yield has risen to 5.3%, well above its 10-year average of 4.4%, signalling improving returns for landlords.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £40,405, slightly above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 8.2x has improved marginally since 2016 (8.3x), indicating modest gains in affordability at the purchase stage. Rental affordability has deteriorated: the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 26.6% to 28.4%, meaning renters now spend a larger share of income on housing.
Resident Demographic Profile
The age profile is heavily skewed towards younger adults: those aged 16–24 represent 27.1% of the population, more than double the national average, reflecting Canterbury's significant student base. Conversely, the 50–64 and 65+ age groups are notably underrepresented. Housing tenure is distinctive for high private rental (34.3%) and social rental (25.6%) proportions, with ownership rates well below national averages. Employment leans professional (24.7%, above national average) but also includes elevated elementary roles (15%), typical of a mixed student and service-sector economy.