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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

CT27SN

Broad Oak Road

CT27RY

Durnford Close

CT27UH

Bicknor Close

CT27TD

Pine Tree Avenue

CT27HY

St Stephens Close

CT27FF

Headcorn Drive

CT27QT

Headcorn Drive

CT27PR

Hawthorn Avenue

CT27RF

Kemsing Gardens

CT27TG

Salisbury Road

CT27QW

Sundridge Close

CT27BS

Crossways

CT27LE

Shaftesbury Road

CT27RR

Foxdown Close

CT27RE

Kemsing Gardens

CT27RN

Harkness Drive

CT27SA

Cranborne Walk

CT27DR

Hovenden Close

CT27JA

Malthouse Road

CT27HS

Verwood Close

CT27BW

Tenterden Drive

CT27SP

Broad Oak Road

CT27BJ

Tenterden Drive

CT27DS

Frencham Close

CT27QU

Headcorn Drive

CT27AA

St Stephen's Green

CT27JB

Dextor Close

CT27AS

St Stephens Hill

CT27AP

St Stephen's Hill

CT27SF

Lyndhurst Close

CT27BE

Broad Oak Road

CT27UB

Bicknor Close

CT27TR

Headcorn Drive

CT27TN

Downs Road

CT27BU

Green Dell

CT27FD

Stablegate Mews

CT27DA

Montfort Close

CT27JX

Market Way

CT27PW

Broad Oak Road

CT27RP

Rushmead Close

CT27TF

Nursery Walk

CT27BY

Godden Road

CT20PQ

Broad Oak Road

CT27QH

Broad Oak Road

CT27JN

St Stephens Road

CT27BA

Charollais Close

CT27TL

Pine Tree Avenue

CT27DN

Beecroft Close

CT27BL

Uplands

CT27UA

Headcorn Drive

CT27PQ

Broad Oak Road

CT27AG

The Crescent

CT27DB

Jesuit Close

CT27HU

St Stephens Road

CT27DL

Hawe Close

CT27LA

Stephenson Road

CT27DG

Long Meadow Way

CT27TH

Redwood Close

CT27TZ

Westerham Close

CT27JL

St Stephens Road

CT27JH

Market Way

CT27RA

Penshurst Close

Data Sources

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