Living in Canterbury
Canterbury is a city in Kent.
Canterbury is a city. It is known for its strong high street, walking and green space.
Where is Canterbury?
- Type of place
- City
- County
- Kent
- Region
- South East
- Nation
- England
Canterbury at a glance
- Schools: Strong local school performance
- Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
- Affordability: Pricey for the region
- Typical sale price: around £288k (median of 1,833 sales across the built-up area)
What Canterbury is known for
- Strong high street
- Walking & green space
Frequently asked questions
What is Canterbury like to live in?
Canterbury is a city. It is known for its strong high street, walking and green space. Schools here perform strongly and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Police-recorded street crime was 141.0 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Canterbury is safer or less safe than similar places.
What is Canterbury known for?
Canterbury is known for strong high street, walking & green space.
Is Canterbury good for families?
Families in Canterbury have 16 rated schools within reach and easy access to parks and open countryside. Police-recorded street crime was 141.0 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Canterbury is safer or less safe than similar places.
Who is Canterbury likely to suit?
Canterbury may suit people who value 16 rated schools within reach, easy access to parks and open countryside and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.
What are the schools like in Canterbury?
Schools here perform strongly. Canterbury has 16 rated schools within reach.
Is Canterbury a safe place to live?
Police-recorded street crime was 141.0 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Canterbury is safer or less safe than similar places.
What are the main drawbacks of living in Canterbury?
The clearest evidence-led trade-off is that housing is pricey for the region. Individual streets and journeys can differ, so these should be checked separately.
How expensive is Canterbury?
Homes in Canterbury typically sell for around £288k, which is pricey for the region. Median of 1,833 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).
Where is Canterbury?
Canterbury is a city in Kent, England.
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Data last updated 2026-07-23.