Canterbury area guides
For an easy way to find information about some key local areas in Canterbury start by searching our Canterbury area guide. Alphabetically ordered by area name you'll find all you want to know about Canterbury - from local area highlights, the latest property to buy or rent, leading local Estate Agencies and lists of local area resources.
Canterbury lies on the edge of the River Stour in the county of Kent, 55 miles south east of London. The city is home to the Canterbury Cathedral which is a famous pilgrimage for Anglican Christians and is also the seat for the Archbishop of Canterbury. Known to be one of the most vibrant cities on the east coast Canterbury has undergone much development in the past few years making it an attractive property market for both first time buyers and investors.
Winter temperatures in Canterbury range between an average of 3 and 8 degrees [1] with crisp cool mornings and cool evenings. Summer temperatures reach an average of 20 degrees but rain is frequent year round.
Canterbury is easily accessible by 2 main line railway lines through to London and has easy access to both the M2 and A2 motorways. Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted airports are all within 2 hours drive, and Manston, Kent International Airport is just 12 miles from away from Canterbury.
Canterbury Property Market
The central Canterbury property market has expanded over the past few years with extensive development within the city centre and around the riverside. Canterbury boasts a vast array of historic buildings especially within the city centre where Canterbury Cathedral, Martin's Church and the ruins of St Augustine's Abbey attract more than one million visitors per year [2] .
There are two universities (The University of Kent at Canterbury, and Canterbury Christ Church University) which attract a thriving student population and have lead to an abundance of share accommodation and a strong rental market in Canterbury.
Growth in the Canterbury property market over recent years has attracted interest from investors both within the UK and overseas. Properties range from one bedroom apartments through to semi-detached and premier homes giving plenty of options for buyers in most price ranges.