Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the CT3 postcode area, covering Canterbury and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£273,954
Median price
£245,000
5-year trend
+32.7%
Total sales
10,028
The CT3 area has 685 individual postcodes with 10,028 registered sales. Prices are +31.0% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Canterbury. The five-year price movement is +32.7%.
A historic cathedral city with a UNESCO World Heritage site, two universities and fast trains to London St Pancras.
🚆 Main station
Canterbury West
⏱️ London commute
~55 min by train
🏫 Notable school
The King's School Canterbury
With an average of £273,954, CT3 is a mid-range area, +31.0% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 10,028 recorded sales across 685 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in CT3 is +32.7%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
CT3 4GA
£194,759 avg · 123 sales
CT3 3FF
£241,759 avg · 111 sales
CT3 4GB
£178,371 avg · 110 sales
CT3 2AF
£232,282 avg · 99 sales
CT3 4GE
£188,158 avg · 92 sales
CT3 3BW
£179,970 avg · 83 sales
CT3 4GF
£180,228 avg · 82 sales
CT3 3HZ
£111,123 avg · 75 sales
CT3 3LY
£129,484 avg · 75 sales
This CT3 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the CT3 postcode area is £273,954, based on 10,028 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Canterbury.
Properties in CT3 average £273,954, which is +31.0% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£245,000) is 10.6% below the average (£273,954), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in CT3 have moved +32.7% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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