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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 high crime levels, with around 91 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
6/10
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
46.02(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.25(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.4(+92%)
Vehicle crime
8.19(+121%)
Other theft
6.2(+11%)
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 64 recent sales, the median property price is £286,250 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
Semi-Detached18£323,500
Detached14£500,000
Flats9£160,000
Terraced23£260,000

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

CT27QS

Sandhurst Close

CT27BT

Long Meadow Way

CT27TP

The Close

CT27BN

Tenterden Drive

CT27BZ

Godden Road

CT27AH

Manwood Avenue

CT27RL

Friary Way

CT27AL

Orchard Close

CT27TQ

St Stephen's

CT27DH

Ancress Close

CT27WX

Broad Oak Road

CT27PL

Broad Oak Road

CT27DP

Nethersole Close

CT27JY

Wacher Close

CT27HP

Salisbury Road

CT27TJ

Greenhouse Lane

CT27BB

Hackington Close

CT27AF

Manwood Avenue

CT27RX

Brockenhurst Close

CT27LH

Beaconsfield Road

CT27JE

St Stephens Road

CT27RW

Harkness Drive

CT27DD

Culpepper Close

CT27BD

Tyler Close

CT27QY

Ulcombe Gardens

CT27ET

Monks Close

CT27AD

Hales Drive

CT27SD

Cadnam Close

CT27TB

Pine Tree Avenue

CT27QX

Otham Close

CT27UR

Kingsmead Court

CT27AN

Moorfield

CT27HR

Bramshaw Road

CT27TT

Hunton Gardens

CT27AQ

The Crescent

CT27LD

Leycroft Close

CT27SB

Damerham Close

CT27AR

St Stephens Hill

CT27RB

Broad Oak Road

CT27TW

Downs Road

CT27QZ

Ulcombe Gardens

CT27DW

Bawden Close

CT27JQ

Walden Court

CT27TE

Long Acre Close

CT27AU

Sandbank Cottages

CT27PX

Broad Oak Road

CT27PN

Broad Oak Road

CT27QG

Broad Oak Road

CT27HZ

St Stephens Close

CT27LB

Leycroft Close

CT27JG

Market Way

CT27AJ

The Terrace

CT27PS

Willow Close

CT27FP

Farleigh Road

CT27UD

Halstead Close

CT27LQ

Beaconsfield Road

CT27DE

Long Meadow Way

CT27JD

St Stephens Road

CT27AT

St Stephens Hill

CT27PT

Broad Oak Road

CT27HG

St Michaels Road

CT27RZ

Salisbury Road

CT27FQ

Hales Drive

CT27TS

Greenhouse Lane

CT27HB

Mandeville Road

CT27FR

Folly Farm Gardens

CT27LF

Shaftesbury Road

CT27HH

Salisbury Road

CT27TX

Headcorn Drive

CT27EU

Abbey Gardens

CT27DJ

Copinger Close

CT27HF

Beaconsfield Road

CT27QR

Wichling Close

CT27TY

Kilndown Gardens

CT27BH

Tenterden Drive

CT27LP

Roselands Gardens

CT27HQ

St Michaels Place

CT27AY

Downs Road

CT27JT

St Stephens Road

CT27AE

Manwood Avenue

CT27SE

Salisbury Road

CT27JF

St Stephens Road

CT27QP

Hever Place

CT27HE

Hackington Terrace

CT27LG

Beaconsfield Road

CT27BX

Tunstall Road

CT27TU

Goudhurst Close

CT27DF

Long Meadow Way

CT27AW

The Crescent

CT27SQ

Ringwood Close

CT27UE

Brabourne Close

CT27PP

Broad Oak Road

CT27AX

St Stephens Hill

CT27JS

St Stephens Road

CT27BP

Dextor Close

CT27AB

Hales Drive

CT27JP

St Stephens Court

CT27TA

Pine Tree Avenue

CT27JW

St Stephens Road

CT27JU

St Stephens Green

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.