Is CT5 1BX a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

164 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of CT5 1BX. Most common: Anti-social behaviour.

Anti-social behaviour
48
Violence & sexual offences
36
Shoplifting
31
Criminal damage & arson
21
Other theft
8
Vehicle crime
8
Public order
3
Bicycle theft
2

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 CT5 1BX 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 CT5 1BX on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near CT5 1BX on Check Food Hygiene

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