CT4 6QA postcode in Barham, Kent
CT4 6QA is a postcode in Barham, in the Nailbourne ward of Canterbury. It is in the Canterbury parliamentary constituency and the Kent police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where CT4 6QA is, and what is near it
- CT4 6QA
- Other postcodes in CT4 6: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 5 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.2012, longitude 1.1550)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after CT4 6QA?
- CanterburyDistrict council Canterbury: bins, council tax, planning
- KentCounty council Kent: schools, roads, care
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around CT4 6QA Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- KentPolice force area
- CanterburyParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Rosie Duffield (Independent), as Parliament lists them. Contact Rosie Duffield
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. What each council does: GOV.UK. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at CT4 6QA?
Every home and business at CT4 6QA can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Canterbury: 75%
Canterbury: 94%
The line marks the figure across Canterbury.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at CT4 6QA?
BinDayBuddy does not read Canterbury City Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
Canterbury City Council's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is CT4 6QA at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
High riskThe Environment Agency counts 4 homes and businesses at CT4 6QA. 1 is in an area at high risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, and 2 more at a lower risk.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Canterbury
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for CT4 6QA: 3,345 properties in Canterbury are at high risk (3.6% of all its properties). All the figures for Canterbury
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of CT4 6QA is in 3 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 10:56 on 22 October 2026.
- Nailbourne ValleyFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Nailbourne Valley
- Groundwater flooding in East KentFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Groundwater flooding in East Kent
- Nailbourne and Little StourFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Nailbourne and Little Stour
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 10:56 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near CT4 6QA?
Homes in CT4 6 sold for a typical £475,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 47 sales, up 8.6% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £610,000 27 sales
- Semi-detached £352,500 13 sales
- Terraced £370,000 6 sales
- Flat or maisonette 1 sale, too few to price
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole CT4 district: a typical £412,500 from 150 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in CT4 6QA
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in CT4 6QA from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near CT4 6QA?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 600 homes in the neighbourhood around CT4 6QA. The largest share of them, 23%, are in council tax band E. More were built before 1900 than in any other period (30%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Canterbury for 2026‑27: £2,419. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,613 (band A) to £4,032 (band G); band E, the most common, is £2,957.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 20 (3%) | £1,613 |
| Band B | about 10 (2%) | £1,882 |
| Band C | about 90 (15%) | £2,151 |
| Band D | about 130 (22%) | £2,419 |
| Band E | about 140 (23%) | £2,957 |
| Band F | about 110 (18%) | £3,495 |
| Band G | about 100 (17%) | £4,032 |
| Band H | withheld | £4,839 |
When the homes were built
- 30% Before 1900
- 2% 1900 to 1918
- 19% 1919 to 1939
- 21% 1945 to 1964
- 19% 1965 to 1982
- 5% 1983 to 1999
- 4% 2000 to 2009
- None 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
2010 to 2019, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Canterbury before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of CT4 6QA is in (ONS area E01024043), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near CT4 6QA?
The nearest open schools to CT4 6QA, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to CT4 6QA?
The nearest railway station to the centre of CT4 6QA is Snowdown Rail Station, 4.4 km away in a straight line.
- Snowdown Rail Station Railway station 4.4 kmCycle
- Aylesham Rail Station Railway station 4.8 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
5 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Brickfield Road, 172 m away.
More stations near CT4 6QA, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near CT4 6QA?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of CT4 6QA, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Aylesham Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01304 840233 4.3 kmCycle
- Canterbury Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01227 831900 5.3 kmDrive
- Hawkinge and Elham Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01303 840213 6.4 kmDrive
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near CT4 6QA?
OpenStreetMap maps no public charging point within 3 km of the centre of CT4 6QA on the map as of 20 October 2026. It does not have every charger: Open Charge Map's own map, linked below, may show more.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near CT4 6QA?
The nearest to the centre of CT4 6QA, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Aylesham Community Dental Department 4.3 kmCycle
- Advance Healthcare Logistics Ltd Phone 01034 842995 4.6 kmCycle
- Bridge Dental Practice Phone 01227 831110 5.4 kmDrive
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to CT4 6QA?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Chaucer Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2026 · Phone 01227 825100 8.2 kmDrive
- Kent & Canterbury Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report August 2021, over 3 years old · Phone 01227 866308 8.7 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near CT4 6QA?
The nearest care homes to the centre of CT4 6QA, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Family Investment (Four) Limited Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report September 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01227 832512 700 mWalk
- Greenbanks Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2021, over 3 years old · Phone 01227 831731 700 mWalk
- Valley House in the Vineyard Limited Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01227 832230 1.8 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near CT4 6QA?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of CT4 6QA, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Boots, Aylesham Health Centre Mon to Fri 8:30am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 01304 840435 4.3 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near CT4 6QA?
The nearest vets to the centre of CT4 6QA on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Bourne Veterinary Practice 5.9 kmDrive
- Lord Whisky Veterinary Clinic Phone +44 1303 862622 7.9 kmDrive
- Barton Veterinary Hospital and Surgery Phone +44 1227 765522 9.2 kmDrive
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is CT4 6QA in a conservation area?
The centre of CT4 6QA is in 4 areas with planning rules of their own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
- Conservation areaBARHAM - DERRINGSTONE The Derringstone Conservation Area
- Listed buildingBARHAM - DERRINGSTONE The Derringstone Conservation Area
- Article 4 direction areaBarn To Heaselands, South Barham Road
- National landscape (AONB)Kent Downs
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near CT4 6QA?
Police.uk records 5 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of CT4 6QA in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for CT4 6QA
- Ward
- Nailbourne
- Parish
- Barham
- Region
- South East
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Barham
- Rural or urban
- Smaller rural, further from a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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