Area guide — CT1
Moving to Canterbury
Homes in Canterbury sold for an average of £336,500 over the last 12 months, around 26% below the wider South East average. A walled cathedral city with two universities and a proper Kentish hinterland — HS1 turned a day-trip city into a genuine London commute. A typical purchase takes 12–16 weeks and costs around £10,075 in fees and taxes on top of the price.
Buying a property: What do I need to do?
Less than you fear, more than you’d guess — and doing things in the right order makes a difference. This is the start of a to-do list that Navo will customise for your property purchase.
Your first four steps
Navo sequences the whole 12–16 weeks and chases what’s slow.
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Start tracking your moveWhat do homes cost here?
Down 2.8% on the year, from 305 recorded sales.
| Property type | Avg. price | |
|---|---|---|
| Flat | £216,000 | |
| Terraced | £310,500 | |
| Semi-detached | £352,500 | |
| Detached | £589,000 |
Family houses — semis and terraces — make up 59% of sales, the heart of this market.
How much does it cost to move?
As well as the purchase price
Living there
School counts are last ratings under the previous Ofsted inspection framework (retired September 2024).
Questions people ask
Is Canterbury a good place to buy?
Prices fell 2.8% over the last 12 months, across 305 recorded sales. A walled cathedral city with two universities and a proper Kentish hinterland — HS1 turned a day-trip city into a genuine London commute.
What do homes cost in Canterbury?
The average sold price in the 12 months to March 2026 was £336,500 — around 26% below the wider South East average. Flats average £216,000, terraced houses average £310,500, semis average £352,500, detached homes average £589,000.
What are moving costs in Canterbury?
Buying an average-priced £336,500 home typically costs around £10,075 on top of the price — roughly £6,825 of stamp duty plus survey, conveyancing and removals. Our moving-cost estimator breaks it down for your own price.
How long does buying take in Canterbury?
A typical purchase runs 12–16 weeks from offer accepted to keys — and the biggest delays are usually avoidable ones, like instructing a solicitor late.