Windmill Road Canterbury
19 addresses across 2 postcodes (CT1), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5601547.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £275,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 8, E: 1, G: 1).
- 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 C; 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 East, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 100 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 46 to 48 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is New Dover Road Surgery, about 900 m (0.6 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 54% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 147 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £156,000 | £147,000 | £165,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £97,500 | £97,500 | £97,500 |
| 2002 | 1 | £92,000 | £92,000 | £92,000 |
| 1996 | 2 | £45,579 | £43,158 | £48,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2025 | 1 CT1 1RE | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 11 Mar 2021 | 7 CT1 1RE | Other | £380,150 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Sep 2011 | 3 CT1 1RE | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 16 Nov 2007 | 10 CT1 1RE | Terraced | £165,000 | |
| 9 Mar 2007 | 3 CT1 1RE | Semi-detached | £147,000 | |
| 25 May 2005 | 7 CT1 1RE | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2003 | 6 CT1 1RE | Semi-detached | £97,500 | |
| 22 Nov 2002 | 7 CT1 1RE | Semi-detached | £92,000 | |
| 26 Nov 1996 | 8 CT1 1RE | Semi-detached | £48,000 | |
| 3 May 1996 | 3 CT1 1RE | Semi-detached | £43,158 |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 68 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (9); Flat (2); Bungalow, semi-detached (2). Built: 1930-1949 (6); 1950-1966 (5); 2021 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (5); owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
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 C (41% of about 750 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- St Martin's Hospital, Canterbury: up to 163 homes, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Ivy Lane Car Park, Ivy Lane, Canterbury: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- Becket House, 4-6 New Dover Road, Canterbury: up to 53 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 12 January 2027 to 14 January 2027: SOUTHERN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 46 m and 48 m above sea level (47 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT1 1RD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT1 1RE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Canterbury East 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Canterbury West 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Sturry 112,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Windmill Road Canterbury | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Canterbury | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Holman's Meadow Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 43.2 km (27 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 90.4 km (56 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest New Dover Road Surgery | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Eckersley Pharmacy | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chopra Dental LTD | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | St Martin's Hospital | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Canterbury Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Canterbury Upper Bridge Street | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.1 ha | 100 m |
| Play area | 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 180 m² | 100 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 190 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pilgrims Way Allotments 3.0 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 6.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Martin, a listed building (Grade I), 450 m (0.3 miles) west. 62 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Martin | Listed building, Grade I | 450 m (0.3 miles) west |
| St Augustine's monastic conduit house, King's Park | Scheduled monument | 490 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Chapel of St Pancras Ruins Remains of St Augustine's Abbey | Listed building, Grade I | 820 m (0.5 miles) west |
| St Augustine's Abbey | Scheduled monument | 830 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Conduit House, NE of Victoria married quarters, Military Road | Scheduled monument | 930 m (0.6 miles) north |
| The Great Gateway, or Fyndon's Gateway, at St Augustine's College | Listed building, Grade I | 930 m (0.6 miles) west |
| 42-45, Ivy Lane | Listed building, Grade II* | 940 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church | World Heritage Site | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Dane John Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (1 mile) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Realm Wood | Wood | 640 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Timpson Wood | Wood | 660 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Reed Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Bingley Island | Island | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Golden Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) west |
| Westbere Marshes | Wetland | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 19 |
5 of the street's 19 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Manor School | Secondary | 11–19 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Barton Court Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parkside Community Foundation Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaucer House Care Home CT1 1RD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2026 |
| St Martins Post Office CT1 1PU | Retailers - other | 120 m | 4 Good | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Spring Lane Neighbourhood Centre CT1 1RT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Route 23 CT1 1RT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Lams Kitchen CT1 1RY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Sussex Avenue SSL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Londis - Spring Lane Stores CT1 1RY | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2024 |
| Ocean Fish Bar CT1 1RY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| ISS Facility Services CT1 1TD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| St Martins Priory CT1 1PW | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Windmill Road (46); On or near Windmill Close (25); On or near Avon Close (24); On or near Warwick Road (22); On or near Nonsuch Close (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 54% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 28% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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: SOUTHERN WATER: Utility repair and maintenance works, 12 January 2027 to 14 January 2027 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band D, house, semi-detached (lodged 29 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Connors Way · St Martins Hill · Querns Road · Ellisons Walk · Avon Close · Littlebourne Road · Smith Way · Conference Walk · Kent Avenue · Cotter Way · Maude Way · Nonsuch Close
All the streets in CT1 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.