1,663
Commercial units
3,190
Avg size (sq ft)
11–309,029
Size range (sq ft)
£48,215
Avg rateable value
About commercial property in Canterbury (CT1)
The CT1 district contains 1,663 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 1,511 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 309,029 sq ft, with an average of about 3,190 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £1 to £3,290,000, averaging £48,215.
If you are considering opening a shop, café, office or other business in Canterbury (CT1), these figures give a sense of the local commercial property market. You can search for units matching a specific size below, and run a full site assessment on any location to see competitor analysis, demographics, footfall and a revenue forecast.
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Sample of commercial units in Canterbury (CT1)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY, NORTH HOLMES ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT | university and premises | CT1 1QU | — | £3,290,000 |
| KENT & CANTERBURY HOSPITAL, ETHELBERT ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT | hospital and premises | CT1 3NG | — | £2,410,000 |
| CANTERBURY COLLEGE, NEW DOVER ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT | college and premises | CT1 3AJ | — | £2,240,000 |
| ASDA, STURRY ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT | superstore and premises | CT1 1DG | 120,461 sq ft | £1,810,000 |
| MORRISONS SUPERMARKET, TEN PERCH ROAD, WINCHEAP, CANTERBURY, KENT | superstore and premises | CT1 3TQ | 65,371 sq ft | £1,340,000 |
| SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKETS LTD, KINGSMEAD ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT | superstore and premises | CT1 1BW | 54,864 sq ft | £1,100,000 |
| CROWN & COUNTY COURTS, CHAUCER ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT | law court and premises | CT1 1JT | — | £930,000 |
| AUGUSTINE HOUSE, RHODAUS TOWN, CANTERBURY, KENT | university and premises | CT1 2RJ | — | £895,000 |
| PARKER STEEL, VAUXHALL INDUSTRIAL ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT | factory and premises | CT1 1HD | 309,030 sq ft | £815,000 |
| WAITROSE CANTERBURY, ST GEORGES CENTRE, ST GEORGES PLACE, CANTERBURY, KENT | superstore and premises | CT1 1UL | 41,532 sq ft | £730,000 |
| WHITEFRIARS CAR PARK, WATLING STREET, CANTERBURY, KENT | car park and premises | CT1 2UA | 5,554 sq ft | £650,000 |
| SIMON LANGTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, OLD DOVER ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT | school and premises | CT1 3EX | — | £575,000 |
| B & Q 132-152, STURRY ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT | retail warehouse and premises | CT1 1DP | 54,135 sq ft | £570,000 |
| CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL, MILITARY ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT | offices and premises | CT1 1YW | 74,783 sq ft | £570,000 |
| ST MARTINS HOSPITAL, LITTLEBOURNE ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT | hospital and premises | CT1 1TD | — | £545,000 |
| BARTON COURT SCHOOL, LONGPORT, CANTERBURY, KENT | school and premises | CT1 1PH | — | £540,000 |
| UNIT MSU2 THE WHITEFRIARS CENTRE 2, GRAVEL WALK, CANTERBURY, KENT | superstore and premises | CT1 2TF | 26,941 sq ft | £535,000 |
| UNITS 3-4 STURRY ROAD RETAIL PARK, STURRY ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT | retail warehouse and premises | CT1 1WZ | 34,943 sq ft | £530,000 |
| 4, ST GEORGES STREET, CANTERBURY, KENT | shop and premises | CT1 2SR | 100,673 sq ft | £510,000 |
| PREMIER INN 1, NEW DOVER ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT | hotel and premises | CT1 3AS | — | £505,000 |
| ABODE HOTEL 30 - 33, HIGH STREET, CANTERBURY, KENT | hotel and premises | CT1 2RX | — | £490,000 |
| UNIT MSU1 THE WHITEFRIARS CENTRE 12, GRAVEL WALK, CANTERBURY, KENT | shop and premises | CT1 2TF | 40,505 sq ft | £470,000 |
| UNIT 3, STURRY ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT | retail warehouse and premises | CT1 1AD | 35,951 sq ft | £452,500 |
| FENWICKS, ST GEORGES LANE, CANTERBURY, KENT | shop and premises | CT1 2TB | 118,551 sq ft | £440,000 |
| CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL, WATLING STREET, CANTERBURY, KENT | car park and premises | CT1 2UD | 1,948 sq ft | £437,500 |
| SORTING OFFICE, MILITARY ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT | sorting office and premises | CT1 1AA | 80,803 sq ft | £432,500 |
| NUTWOOD HOUSE, CHAUCER ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT | offices and premises | CT1 1ZZ | 28,775 sq ft | £430,000 |
| KINGS SCHOOL, THE PRECINCTS, CANTERBURY, KENT | school and premises | CT1 2ES | — | £427,500 |
| UNIVERSITY FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS AT CANTERBURY, NEW DOVER ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT | university and premises | CT1 3AJ | — | £425,000 |
| 10A-12, THE WHITEFRIARS CENTRE 21-25, WHITEFRIARS STREET, CANTERBURY, KENT | shop and premises | CT1 2TA | 34,868 sq ft | £402,500 |
| 255, WINCHEAP, CANTERBURY, KENT | retail warehouse and premises | CT1 3TT | 30,227 sq ft | £395,000 |
| CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL, THE PRECINCTS, CANTERBURY, KENT | cathedral study centre libraries and premises | CT1 2EE | — | £392,500 |
| HAMPTON BY HILTON 7, ST MARGARETS STREET, CANTERBURY, KENT | hotel and premises | CT1 2TP | — | £390,000 |
| ST ANSELMS SCHOOL, OLD DOVER ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT | school and premises | CT1 3EN | — | £377,500 |
| ALDI FOODSTORE LTD, STURRY ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT | shop and premises | CT1 1XX | 19,896 sq ft | £372,500 |
| ROCHESTER HOUSE, ST GEORGES PLACE, CANTERBURY, KENT | offices and premises | CT1 1UT | 28,099 sq ft | £360,000 |
| BARTON MANOR SCHOOL, SPRING LANE, CANTERBURY, KENT | school and premises | CT1 1SU | — | £342,500 |
| GND 1ST & 2ND FLR & BST UNIT 1 AT 2 ROSE LANE & 15 &16, THE PARADE, CANTERBURY, KENT | restaurant and premises | CT1 2SG | 11,200 sq ft | £337,500 |
| UNIT 1, STURRY ROAD RETAIL PARK, STURRY ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT | retail warehouse and premises | CT1 1WZ | 25,522 sq ft | £327,500 |
| 1-2, MARLOWE ARCADE, CANTERBURY, KENT | shop and premises | CT1 2TE | 58,414 sq ft | £325,000 |
Data from the VOA Non-Domestic Rating List. Availability is not confirmed — listed units may be occupied. Rateable value is an indicator of size and rent, not an asking price. Always verify with a local agent or site visit. Find a local agent →