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Canterbury St Stephen's

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About

Canterbury St Stephen's sits just beyond the ancient city walls to the north of the historic centre. The area is primarily residential, with terraced housing and some modern developments lining its streets. It functions as a practical gateway, with the main A28 road passing through, connecting the city to surrounding towns. The presence of Canterbury Christ Church University's North Holmes campus adds a consistent student population to the local community.

The area is defined by its mixed use, containing several schools, local shops, and medical practices serving everyday needs. A notable feature is the historic St Stephen's Church, which now houses the city's Heritage Museum, its medieval architecture standing apart from the surrounding buildings. Green space is provided by the nearby Dane John Gardens, while the River Stour and its walking paths trace the area's eastern boundary.

Area overview

On average Canterbury St Stephen's has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Canterbury St Stephen's is £55,644 per year. There are 3 schools in Canterbury St Stephen's: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Canterbury St Stephen's is home to around 8,062 people, with a population density of about 3,803.9 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Canterbury St Stephen's Population
8,062
Population density
3,803.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.97(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.02(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.65(+96%)
Vehicle crime
7.69(+103%)
Other theft
7.07(+27%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,587
69.3%
Other White
684
8.48%
African
322
3.99%
Other Asian
181
2.25%
Indian
159
1.97%
Total population: 8,062

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
2,549
36.59%
Level 4+ (Degree)
2,249
32.28%
No qualifications
783
11.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
622
8.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
439
6.3%
Total 16+ residents: 6,967

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
989
33.41%
Owns outright
694
23.45%
Other social rented
458
15.47%
Owns with a mortgage
424
14.32%
Social rents from council
305
10.3%
Total households: 2,960

Property prices in Canterbury St Stephen's

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £287,500 in Canterbury St Stephen's area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,000 up to £2,550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Canterbury St Stephen's in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Canterbury St Stephen's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£492,500
Flats8£145,000
Semi-Detached16£323,500
Terraced23£265,000

10 years median price trend in Canterbury St Stephen's

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canterbury St Stephen's.

All postcodes in Canterbury St Stephen's

CT27AA

St Stephen's Green

CT27PL

Broad Oak Road

CT27RE

Kemsing Gardens

CT27AD

Hales Drive

CT27BD

Tyler Close

CT27SB

Damerham Close

CT27WX

Broad Oak Road

CT27AW

The Crescent

CT27DA

Montfort Close

CT27RR

Foxdown Close

CT27JD

St Stephens Road

CT27QR

Wichling Close

CT27QS

Sandhurst Close

CT27HH

Salisbury Road

CT27TD

Pine Tree Avenue

CT27UA

Headcorn Drive

CT27AG

The Crescent

CT27TR

Headcorn Drive

CT27BA

Charollais Close

CT27TQ

St Stephen's

CT27AB

Hales Drive

CT27BS

Crossways

CT27BU

Green Dell

CT27DB

Jesuit Close

CT27JU

St Stephens Green

CT27LP

Roselands Gardens

CT27AF

Manwood Avenue

CT27AQ

The Crescent

CT27HG

St Michaels Road

CT27RB

Broad Oak Road

CT27TH

Redwood Close

CT27DG

Long Meadow Way

CT27LB

Leycroft Close

CT27RZ

Salisbury Road

CT27TN

Downs Road

CT27AS

St Stephens Hill

CT20PQ

Broad Oak Road

CT27DS

Frencham Close

CT27HB

Mandeville Road

CT27RL

Friary Way

CT27FP

Farleigh Road

CT27FR

Folly Farm Gardens

CT27DH

Ancress Close

CT27HE

Hackington Terrace

CT27HQ

St Michaels Place

CT27QP

Hever Place

CT27QZ

Ulcombe Gardens

CT27TP

The Close

CT27TW

Downs Road

CT27BY

Godden Road

CT27SD

Cadnam Close

CT27SN

Broad Oak Road

CT27JS

St Stephens Road

CT27QX

Otham Close

CT27SF

Lyndhurst Close

CT27TE

Long Acre Close

CT27JG

Market Way

CT27SE

Salisbury Road

CT27AP

St Stephen's Hill

CT27DW

Bawden Close

CT27UE

Brabourne Close

CT27PP

Broad Oak Road

CT27PW

Broad Oak Road

CT27RF

Kemsing Gardens

CT27HP

Salisbury Road

CT27TA

Pine Tree Avenue

CT27BE

Broad Oak Road

CT27LH

Beaconsfield Road

CT27UH

Bicknor Close

CT27AL

Orchard Close

CT27LF

Shaftesbury Road

CT27QH

Broad Oak Road

CT27RA

Penshurst Close

CT27BW

Tenterden Drive

CT27DN

Beecroft Close

CT27DR

Hovenden Close

CT27HU

St Stephens Road

CT27JW

St Stephens Road

CT27RN

Harkness Drive

CT27TZ

Westerham Close

CT27AY

Downs Road

CT27QW

Sundridge Close

CT27SQ

Ringwood Close

CT27BB

Hackington Close

CT27FF

Headcorn Drive

CT27FQ

Hales Drive

CT27JB

Dextor Close

CT27JH

Market Way

CT27JX

Market Way

CT27BZ

Godden Road

CT27PQ

Broad Oak Road

CT27JQ

Walden Court

CT27TY

Kilndown Gardens

CT27DJ

Copinger Close

CT27AR

St Stephens Hill

CT27TB

Pine Tree Avenue

CT27UD

Halstead Close

CT27BP

Dextor Close

CT27DD

Culpepper Close

CT27ET

Monks Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.