Real sold price data from HM Land Registry · Last 5 years · Excludes most recent 3 months (reporting lag)
Property Market Overview — Canterbury's property market has processed over 8,400 transactions in the past five years, reflecting a moderately active market. The median price of £315,000 sits notably below the mean of £405,837, suggesting some high-value sales pull the average upward. The town has experienced a substantial 20.6% decline over the five-year period, with recent prices stabilising around the median.
Property Types and Price Differences — Flats represent the most affordable segment at £213,376, while detached homes command roughly 2.75 times that figure at £587,405. Terraced and semi-detached properties occupy the middle ground, priced similarly at around £309,000 and £348,000 respectively. Terraced homes are the most common transaction type, accounting for 2,252 of the 8,497 sales.
Price Trends Over Time — The market declined steadily from 2021 through 2026, with prices falling from £396,820 to £315,000. This extended downward trajectory represents a significant correction after five years of compression, though recent stability in the median suggests the market may be finding a floor.
What Stands Out — The wide spread between minimum (£176,000) and maximum (£845,000) recent prices reflects Canterbury's diverse housing stock. Detached properties command a substantial premium relative to other types, while flats remain considerably more affordable than any other category.
| Street | Sales | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Street | 202 | £524,685 |
| Parham Road | 174 | £48,346 |
| High Street | 123 | £484,188 |
| New Dover Road | 108 | £451,965 |
| Station Road West | 83 | £253,909 |
| Central Boulevard | 69 | £262,755 |
| Wincheap | 58 | £304,294 |
| Island Road | 57 | £407,900 |
| Old Dover Road | 53 | £339,233 |
| Roper Road | 51 | £339,195 |
| Date | Address | Postcode | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 1 New Town Street | CT1 1BX | £245,000 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | 21 St Peters Lane | CT1 2BP | £400,000 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | 112 Wife Of Bath Hill | CT2 8PH | £300,000 | Semi-detached |
| Dec 2025 | 3 Alexandra Villas | CT4 8BX | £280,000 | Terraced |
| Dec 2025 | OFFICE A, 1 Beer Cart Lane | CT1 2NY | £197,500 | Other |
| Dec 2025 | 7 Orchard Place | CT3 3NL | £175,996 | Flat |
| Dec 2025 | 12A Windmill Close | CT4 5LY | £475,000 | Semi-detached |
| Dec 2025 | 19 New Street | CT2 8AU | £360,000 | Semi-detached |
| Dec 2025 | 26 St Peters Lane | CT1 2BP | £845,000 | Terraced |
| Dec 2025 | 21 Gardeners Place | CT4 7TR | £355,000 | Terraced |
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Prices in Canterbury have decreased by 21% over the past 5 years. The current mean price is £405,837 and the median is £315,000.
The mean average property price in Canterbury is £405,837 based on 8,497 sales over the last 5 years. The median price (the middle value, less affected by extremes) is £315,000.
The most expensive property type in Canterbury is detached homes, averaging £587,405. The most affordable is flats, averaging £213,376. There have been 8,497 total sales in the last 5 years.
There have been 8,497 property sales recorded in Canterbury over the past 5 years, based on HM Land Registry data. The busiest street is The Street with 202 sales.
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