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What's it like to live in Canterbury?

An overview of Canterbury around CT1 2EHschools, safety, transport, health services and what's within walking distance, drawn from official UK data.

CanterburyBuilt on official UK data

Overall area score

42/ 100

Moderate

A summary of the topics below. Always read the detail — one strong or weak section can move the overall figure.

How Canterbury scores

Each score summarises official data for that topic, out of 100. Sections we don't yet have data for are left out rather than shown as zero.

Safety

27/ 100

Lower

Schools

73/ 100

Good

Environment

47/ 100

Moderate

Health

21/ 100

Lower

What's around Canterbury

Counts and nearest examples within the local area, from official UK datasets.

Schools

  • Schools nearby20
  • Rated Good13
  • Requires improvement1
  • Closest: The King's School Canterbury · Not applicable

Health & NHS

  • GP surgeries3nearest Canterbury Health Centre
  • Dentists3nearest Burgate Dental Practice
  • Pharmacies3nearest Superdrug Pharmacy
  • Hospitals3nearest Kent & Canterbury Hospital

Getting around

  • Bus stops3nearest St Augustine's Road · 710 m
  • Train stations1nearest Faversham · 8.6 miles

Everyday amenities

  • Food shops4nearest Canterbury Wholefoods · 60 m
  • Restaurants & cafés4nearest Canterbury Cathedral Lodge · 0 m
  • Pubs & bars4nearest Thomas Ingoldsby · 90 m
  • Parks & green spaces8nearest Deanery Garden · 160 m
  • Banks & ATMs3nearest Halifax Canterbury · 150 m

Local context

Environmental and civic details recorded for Canterbury in public datasets.

Air quality
Good
Green space
Low
Ward
Westgate
Council
Canterbury
MP
Rosie Duffield
Conservation area
CANTERBURY CITY (Canterbury Conservation Area) Reg 4.12.96
Listed buildings within 500 m
548

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Figures are compiled from official public UK datasets and describe the area around CT1 2EH. They are for general information only and are not legal, financial, planning or surveying advice — always carry out your own due diligence.