Is CT1 1LJ a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

715 crimes recorded

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

Violence & sexual offences
257
Anti-social behaviour
135
Shoplifting
101
Criminal damage & arson
58
Other theft
38
Drugs
34
Public order
27
Vehicle crime
15

House prices

£338,030

Average price in Canterbury (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 3.3% year on year.

Terraced
£302,063
Semi-detached
£350,836
Detached
£536,590
Flat / maisonette
£184,239

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for CT1 1LJ 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 1LJ on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near CT1 1LJ on Check Food Hygiene

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