canterbury CT17 Postcodes

Canterbury (CT17)

The CT17 postcode area is located in the Canterbury postcode town region, within the county of Kent, and contains a total of 672 individual postcodes.

There are 11 electoral wards in the CT17 postcode area, including Birchington, Broadstairs, Canterbury, Deal, Dover, Folkestone, Herne Bay, Hythe, Margate, Ramsgate, Sandwich, Westgate-On-Sea, Whitstable which come under the local authority of the Dover Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 12% of people in CT17 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of CT17 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The CT17 postcode is part of the Canterbury district in Kent, England. It is one of several postcode districts in and around the city, which are all preceded by the prefix ‘CT'. CT17 covers a relatively small area in the south east corner of the city, stretching from Lower Hardres in the north to Stourmouth in the south. The landscape of CT17 is mostly flat as it lies on the floodplain of the River Stour, and the area is known for its apple orchards and hop gardens.

The CT17 postcode district includes the village of Bridge, which is the largest settlement within it and marks the junction of the A257 and A260 roads. It is an ancient community with evidence of human habitation dating as far back as 3,000 BC. CT17 covers small hamlets such as Graveney, Sandhills and East Studdal, whilst Shepherdswell is the only village in the area, lying on the A228 road.

There are several notable historic churches within the postcode area; St. Stephen's at Shepherdswell features a 12th-century Norman chancel, as well as a 15th-century tower and a 12th-century font. There is also St Peter's located in East Studdal, built in the 14th century.

Nature reserves can also be found in the CT17 postcode, such as Abbotscliffe Wood comprising of ancient woodland, wet meadows and a network of streams. The botanically rich Bridge Saltings is also located here, along with Kearsney Abbey and Russell Gardens, which offer a blend of formal and informal gardens.

For recreational activities, the district has two golf courses; the Stourview course is an 18-hole parkland course located on the outskirts of Bridge and the Poulton Park course which offers a 9-hole parkland course for more casual players. There are plenty of pubs, restaurants and cafes to choose from in the area, with Bridge gaining a reputation for having some of the best local produce-driven eateries.

In terms of transport, the postcode lies on the regular south eastern train line, with regular services into Canterbury, and Ashford International is just a 35-minute car journey away. The A257, A2 and A20 roads pass through the area, connecting CT17 to Canterbury city centre. In addition, being located in such close proximity to the south east coast; Ramsgate, Folkestone and Margate can all be reached in under an hour.

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