Is CT2 8LF a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

504 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of CT2 8LF. Most common: Anti-social behaviour.

Anti-social behaviour
159
Violence & sexual offences
149
Shoplifting
58
Criminal damage & arson
28
Other theft
28
Public order
25
Drugs
18
Burglary
9

House prices

£336,427

Average price in Canterbury (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Down 0.3% year on year.

Terraced
£302,753
Semi-detached
£348,636
Detached
£532,531
Flat / maisonette
£183,434

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for CT2 8LF 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 CT2 8LF on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near CT2 8LF on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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