South East · England
Living in Canterbury
A cathedral city of cobbled lanes in the Garden of England, close to the coast and the Continent.
Population around 55,000
What Canterbury is like
Canterbury is historic and green, a popular base for commuting to London and reaching the Kent coast. Its university presence keeps it lively year-round.
Education
The University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University are both here.
University of KentCanterbury Christ Church University
Getting around
High-speed trains to London St Pancras in under an hour and easy access to the coast and Channel ports.
Jobs & economy
Higher education, tourism, health and professional services.
The property market
The average home in Canterbury sold for £339,085 (April 2026, UK House Price Index). That is an area average across all property types, a useful benchmark rather than a valuation of any single home.
In a nutshell
- Under an hour to London
- UNESCO cathedral
- Kent coast nearby
- Lively university city