Real sold price data from HM Land Registry · Last 5 years · Excludes most recent 3 months (reporting lag)
Property Market Overview Canterbury's residential market has processed over 7,100 sales in five years, with a mean price of £384,489 and median of £327,375. The market has grown modestly by 7.5% over the period, though recent prices have softened—the last 12 months averaged £357,000, notably below the 2022 peak of £397,800.
Property Types and Price Differences Detached homes command a substantial premium at £588,160, roughly 2.7 times the price of flats (£218,123). Semi-detached properties (£351,430) form the largest segment with over 2,000 sales, while terraced homes (£315,653) and flats split the remainder fairly evenly. Across all types, the market spans from £183,000 to £760,000, reflecting significant variation in size and location within the area.
Price Trends Over Time Prices peaked in 2022 at £397,800 before declining through 2023 and 2024. The downward trajectory has continued into 2025 and 2026, with the most recent average 10% below the peak. This cooling sits alongside the longer-term 7.5% gain since 2021, suggesting the market has partially retraced earlier gains.
What Stands Out Semi-detached homes dominate transaction volumes while detached properties remain significantly more expensive, creating a clear two-tier market. The wide price range and recent downward pressure indicate diverse buyer interests, from first-time buyers targeting flats and terraced homes to established families seeking detached properties.
Blue bars: average sold price each year. – – official HM Land Registry price trend (mix-adjusted), aligned to this area.
| Street | Sales | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Street | 181 | £498,207 |
| High Street | 94 | £480,262 |
| New Dover Road | 90 | £403,233 |
| Station Road West | 67 | £225,695 |
| Central Boulevard | 56 | £272,399 |
| Old Dover Road | 48 | £349,841 |
| Roper Road | 48 | £341,040 |
| Church Lane | 47 | £564,103 |
| Island Road | 47 | £390,081 |
| Buffs Road | 45 | £255,405 |
| Date | Address | Postcode | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 13A Seymour Place | CT1 3SF | £183,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 12 Easington Place | CT3 3LQ | £260,000 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | THE BARN Marley Lane | CT4 6JJ | £760,000 | Detached |
| Jan 2026 | 18 Ratling Road | CT3 3AY | £250,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | APRIL COTTAGE, 100 The Street | CT3 2AA | £225,000 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | 43 High Street | CT3 1AB | £425,000 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | 2 Sutton Road | CT3 4HW | £220,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 10 The Elders | CT3 1XT | £200,000 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | 5 The Street | CT3 1RS | £285,000 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | 13 Red Pippin Lane | CT3 1FN | £630,000 | Detached |
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Yes. The average property price in Canterbury has increased by 8% over the past 5 years, with the current mean price at £384,489 and the median at £327,375.
The mean average property price in Canterbury is £384,489 based on 7,128 sales over the last 5 years. The median price (the middle value, less affected by extremes) is £327,375.
The most expensive property type in Canterbury is detached homes, averaging £588,160. The most affordable is flats, averaging £218,123. There have been 7,128 total sales in the last 5 years.
There have been 7,128 property sales recorded in Canterbury over the past 5 years, based on HM Land Registry data. The busiest street is The Street with 181 sales.
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