Area Report
Last updated 29 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Canterbury: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, Canterbury East Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 14 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around CT1 2HJ.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 16 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 31 schools in total
- IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury (Good) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
171crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 171 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 72.7)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
18GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 14 GP, 4 hospitals, 12 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: INSIGHT DIAGNOSTICS GLOBAL LTD ADHD K&M — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
Canterbury East Rail Station0.4 mi
29 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.07 mi
NestReach: ≈ 14 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
30green spaces
- IMD environment decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 15 ha total
- largest park 2.4 ha (0.47 mi away)
Nearest: Christ Church Cathedral — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
19shops & libraries
- 18 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Marks and Spencer, Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsburys…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: M&S Canterbury — 0.1 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near CT1 2HJ.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in CT1.
Average sold price by property type across the CT1 district, 2021–2026.
About CT1 2HJ
CT1 2HJ scores 81/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and local amenities — with The King's School Canterbury 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, CT1 2HJ is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 7/10, ranked 19,875 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 5/10).
There are 31 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 15 rated Good. The nearest school is The King's School Canterbury, 0.2 mi away.
There were 171 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 14 GP surgeries, 4 hospitals and 12 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is INSIGHT DIAGNOSTICS GLOBAL LTD ADHD K&M, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is KENT & CANTERBURY HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
