Is CT1 1JZ a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

721 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of CT1 1JZ. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
242
Anti-social behaviour
133
Shoplifting
124
Criminal damage & arson
56
Other theft
37
Drugs
35
Public order
22
Vehicle crime
20

House prices

£337,454

Average price in Canterbury (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 2.9% year on year.

Terraced
£302,361
Semi-detached
£349,935
Detached
£536,016
Flat / maisonette
£183,424

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for CT1 1JZ specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near CT1 1JZ on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near CT1 1JZ on Check Food Hygiene

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