Summary - 11 COPINGER CLOSE CANTERBURY CT2 7DJ
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Compact, cash-friendly one-bedroom near University of Kent — ideal for first-time buyers or investors..
Freehold one-bedroom first-floor apartment around 380 sq ft
Very large lounge/diner and double bedroom with built-in wardrobes
Close to University of Kent and regular bus routes; 20-minute walk to High Street
Council Tax band A — very cheap running costs
Area classified as deprived; crime levels above average
Cavity walls assumed uninsulated; may need energy-efficiency upgrades
Warm-air mains gas heating; building from 1967–75 (mid-century)
On-street parking only; communal garden and outside storage available
This one-bedroom first-floor apartment offers an affordable entry into Canterbury’s rental and owner-occupier market. Priced competitively, the flat benefits from a very large lounge/diner, a double bedroom with built-in wardrobes, a separate kitchen and bathroom, and useful outside storage — all on a modest 380 sq ft footprint.
Location is a clear selling point: the property sits close to the University of Kent and regular bus routes, with Canterbury city centre about a 20-minute walk away. Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal make the flat practical for studying, home working or letting. Council Tax sits in Band A, keeping running costs low.
There are some material drawbacks to note: the area scores as deprived with above-average crime levels; the building dates from the late 1960s/early 1970s and the cavity walls are assumed to be uninsulated. Heating is warm-air mains gas, and parking is on-street only. These factors may affect insurance, energy costs and some buyers’ peace of mind.
For first-time buyers or investors, the property represents a low-cost, low-maintenance opportunity with immediate rental appeal given the nearby universities. However, buyers should budget for potential comfort and efficiency upgrades and carry out their own checks on building services, security and local amenity suitability before committing.
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