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Canterbury
City in Tower Hamlets, United Kingdom
Overview
Canterbury is a picturesque medieval city in Kent renowned for its UNESCO-listed cathedral, winding lanes, and rich literary history. The city offers a unique blend of atmospheric heritage and lively modern life, home to two universities and a lively student scene.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
London Borough
Tower Hamlets
Population
157,550
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.28°, 1.08°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,043
Local Cost
$1,828
Local Income
$2,650
Cashless
96
English
100
Temperature
11.3°C
Summer Avg
16.7°C
Winter Avg
6.2°C
Record High
27.5°C
Record Low
-2.3°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
697 mm
Internet Speed
48 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
146
Coworking
0
Cafes
73
Nightlife
51
Parks
22
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MSE
Distance
20 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 65 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.
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