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Plumbing compliance check in CT3 (Canterbury)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Canterbury, including Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell, Barton, Little Stour & Adisham. Find plumbers nearby.

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CT3 (Canterbury) in a nutshell

CT3 covers Canterbury, in Canterbury and Dover. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for CT3

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Two councils in one district

CT3 is split between Canterbury and Dover. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

CT3 stretches across Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell, Barton, Little Stour & Adisham and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'CT3', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Older terraces, older pipes

Canterbury has lots of terraced homes. In older ones, ask the plumber to look at shared supply pipes and any old tanks in the loft.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Canterbury: 25.1% terraced
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
  • Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
  • CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).

More detail on the Canterbury page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to CT3

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does CT3 cover?

CT3 (Canterbury) includes the wards of Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell, Barton, Little Stour & Adisham, Little Stour & Ashstone, Northgate, Reculver, Sandwich, Sturry (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to CT3?

Neighbouring districts include CT1 (Canterbury), CT13 (Sandwich), CT2 (Sturry), CT6 (Herne Bay), CT15 (Dover) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering CT3 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in CT3?

About 6,985 households and 17,465 residents at the 2011 Census, across 791 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is CT3 in?

CT3 sits in Canterbury, Dover (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Canterbury, Dover and Deal, Herne Bay and Sandwich.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
CT3 1
Areas covered
Canterbury 2
Active postcodes
791 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
6,985 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
17,465 2
Electoral wards
Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell, Barton, Little Stour & Adisham, Little Stour & Ashstone, Northgate, Reculver, Sandwich, Sturry 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Canterbury, Dover and Deal, Herne Bay and Sandwich 4
Local authority
Canterbury, Dover 4
Households in converted/shared houses (Canterbury built-up area)
2.7% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.