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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

CT27AT

St Stephens Hill

CT27HZ

St Stephens Close

CT27TU

Goudhurst Close

CT27BL

Uplands

CT27SP

Broad Oak Road

CT27UR

Kingsmead Court

CT27AH

Manwood Avenue

CT27HR

Bramshaw Road

CT27RY

Durnford Close

CT27AN

Moorfield

CT27JF

St Stephens Road

CT27BT

Long Meadow Way

CT27DE

Long Meadow Way

CT27DP

Nethersole Close

CT27JY

Wacher Close

CT27LQ

Beaconsfield Road

CT27QY

Ulcombe Gardens

CT27TS

Greenhouse Lane

CT27AE

Manwood Avenue

CT27DF

Long Meadow Way

CT27HY

St Stephens Close

CT27JL

St Stephens Road

CT27QG

Broad Oak Road

CT27TG

Salisbury Road

CT27AX

St Stephens Hill

CT27TF

Nursery Walk

CT27PT

Broad Oak Road

CT27HS

Verwood Close

CT27RX

Brockenhurst Close

CT27TX

Headcorn Drive

CT27JN

St Stephens Road

CT27LA

Stephenson Road

CT27BX

Tunstall Road

CT27LG

Beaconsfield Road

CT27AJ

The Terrace

CT27FD

Stablegate Mews

CT27QT

Headcorn Drive

CT27EU

Abbey Gardens

CT27LE

Shaftesbury Road

CT27JT

St Stephens Road

CT27BH

Tenterden Drive

CT27RW

Harkness Drive

CT27SA

Cranborne Walk

CT27DL

Hawe Close

CT27PN

Broad Oak Road

CT27PX

Broad Oak Road

CT27TJ

Greenhouse Lane

CT27TL

Pine Tree Avenue

CT27BJ

Tenterden Drive

CT27HF

Beaconsfield Road

CT27JP

St Stephens Court

CT27LD

Leycroft Close

CT27AU

Sandbank Cottages

CT27JE

St Stephens Road

CT27JA

Malthouse Road

CT27PR

Hawthorn Avenue

CT27UB

Bicknor Close

CT27TT

Hunton Gardens

CT27BN

Tenterden Drive

CT27PS

Willow Close

CT27RP

Rushmead Close

CT27QU

Headcorn Drive

Data Sources

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