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Chartham & Stone Street

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About

The Chartham & Stone Street ward lies southwest of Canterbury's city centre, encompassing a mix of residential and rural landscapes. It includes the village of Chartham itself, with its historic church and housing clustered along the A28, and extends into the surrounding Kentish countryside. The area is defined by the River Stour, which meanders through water meadows and past old paper mills, shaping the local environment. Residential development varies from older village homes to newer estates, creating a transitional zone between the urban core and the open countryside.

A key feature is the alignment of the ancient Stone Street Roman road, which forms part of the ward's eastern boundary and lends the area its name. This historic route, running arrow-straight towards the city, underscores the ward's long-standing connection to Canterbury. The landscape includes agricultural fields, pockets of woodland, and the grounds of the former Chartham Mental Hospital, which has been redeveloped for housing. The presence of the railway line and the main road creates distinct transport corridors through the area.

Area overview

On average Chartham & Stone Street has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chartham & Stone Street is £66,119 per year. There are 3 schools in Chartham & Stone Street: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chartham & Stone Street is home to around 7,569 people, with a population density of about 108.4 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chartham & Stone Street Population
7,569
Population density
108.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.71(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.02(-2%)
Other theft
5.95(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.95(-8%)
Vehicle crime
4.89(+32%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,585
87%
Other White
420
5.55%
Indian
75
0.99%
White and Asian (mixed)
66
0.87%
Other Asian
61
0.81%
Total population: 7,569

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,628
42.98%
Level 3 (A level)
980
16.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
809
13.23%
No qualifications
799
13.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
482
7.88%
Total 16+ residents: 6,114

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,136
37.65%
Owns with a mortgage
1,077
35.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
423
14.02%
Social rents from council
169
5.6%
Other social rented
139
4.61%
Total households: 3,017

Property prices in Chartham & Stone Street

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £341,942 in Chartham & Stone Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,160,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chartham & Stone Street 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 Chartham & Stone Street over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£625,000
Flats7£182,500
Semi-Detached24£352,500
Terraced33£290,000

10 years median price trend in Chartham & Stone Street

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chartham & Stone Street.

All postcodes in Chartham & Stone Street

CT45NZ

Hardres Court Road

CT47PF

Ashford Road

CT45BQ

Hobday Wood Lane

CT47QS

Ashdown Field

CT47QJ

Brice Avenue

Data Sources

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