A2050 Canterbury
1 address across 1 postcode (CT2), about 880 m (0.5 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 5600588.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Canterbury costs £2,419 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Dukes Meadow, is about 270 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 41 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is University Medical Centre, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 52% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 30 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Canterbury in 2026-27: Band D £2,419 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,613 | £1,882 | £2,151 | £2,419 | £2,957 | £3,495 | £4,032 | £4,839 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (40% of about 650 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 9.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Canterbury and surrounding area. Dated 25.02.2015 effective 25.02.2016.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 2, SUMMER HILL, grade II
- 3-9, SUMMER HILL, grade II
- Chestnut Cottage and Rosemount, grade II
- CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL, grade II
- GROVE COTTAGE, grade II
- Harbledown and Rough War Memorial, including steps and gate, grade II
- HARBLEDOWN COURT, grade II
- HARBLEDOWN PLACE, grade II
- THE OLD RECTORY, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- The Gentyl Knyght, Knight Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8PU, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- 43 Queens Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8BA, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- 60A London Road, Canterbury, CT2 8JZ, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 22 October 2026: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, no carriageway incursion, on the verge (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 41 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT2 8JR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Canterbury West 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Canterbury East 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Chartham 103,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Church Harbledown | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Keynes College University of Kent | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Toddlers Cove Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 40.8 km (25 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 87.9 km (55 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest University Medical Centre | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Prx Pharmacy | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest A1 Dental Surgery | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Kent & Canterbury Hospital | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Canterbury Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Rontec - Wincheap Cashzone | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dukes Meadow 3.5 ha | 270 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,590 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Victoria Memorial Recreation Ground 4.9 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hillside Avenue Allotments 2,890 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 3.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Nicholas, a listed building (Grade I), 280 m west. 90 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Nicholas | Listed building, Grade I | 280 m west |
| The Church of St Dunstan's Without the West Gate | Listed building, Grade I | 930 m (0.6 miles) east |
| City wall and bastion in Westgate Gardens | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| City wall (site) and ditch on Rheims Way | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Greyfriars, Canterbury | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Dane John Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church | World Heritage Site | 2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Grove | Wood | 470 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Golden Hill | Hill | 530 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Bingley Island | Island | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Stock Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Solleys Orchard | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Tonford Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Canterbury: see them on the Canterbury page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Canterbury Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Canterbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Archbishop's School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wincheap Foundation Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blean Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Stephen's Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Stephen's Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Rectory Retirement Home CT2 8NJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Choochoos Day Nursery Canterbury / The Old Station Nursery Canterbury CT2 8NE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 4 Good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| The Red House Nursing Home Ltd CT2 8NB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 8 Aug 2025 |
| The Victoria Hotel CT2 8JY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Down To Earth Childminding CT2 8PD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sancroft Avenue (8); On or near Becket Avenue (8); On or near Summer Hill (4); On or near Lanfranc Gardens (3); On or near Hardy Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 52% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 22% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway improvement works, 22 October 2026 to 26 October 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- CT2 8JR: 1 address of 33 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Westgate Court Avenue · Westgate Close · Lanfranc Gardens · Cedarview · Hardy Close · Sancroft Avenue · Harbledown Park · Church Hill · Summer Hill · Becket Avenue · Hillside Avenue · Mill Lane
All the streets in CT2 and across Canterbury.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.