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Chestfield & South Tankerton

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About

Chestfield is a residential area situated to the north of Canterbury, characterised by its large golf course and a railway station providing direct links to the city. The housing is primarily detached and set along quiet, leafy roads. The area retains a semi-rural feel, with open spaces and woodland adjacent to the built environment.

South Tankerton lies directly north, forming a coastal stretch along the Swale estuary. It is known for its long, grassy promenade and rows of colourful beach huts facing the mudflats and water. The area is largely residential, with properties ranging from modern apartments to traditional seaside homes, and it offers direct access to the coastal path.

Area overview

On average Chestfield & South Tankerton has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chestfield & South Tankerton is £55,382 per year. There are 1 schools in Chestfield & South Tankerton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chestfield & South Tankerton is home to around 8,437 people, with a population density of about 848.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chestfield & South Tankerton Population
8,437
Population density
848.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.05(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.76(-45%)
Other theft
5.33(-5%)
Vehicle crime
4.98(+34%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.56(-45%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,816
92.65%
Other White
182
2.16%
Irish
93
1.1%
Indian
89
1.06%
White and Asian (mixed)
44
0.52%
Total population: 8,436

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,385
32.72%
No qualifications
1,310
17.97%
Level 3 (A level)
1,128
15.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,016
13.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
750
10.29%
Total 16+ residents: 7,289

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,206
59.13%
Owns with a mortgage
1,095
29.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
327
8.76%
Other forms of private rent
56
1.5%
Social rents from council
21
0.56%
Total households: 3,731

Property prices in Chestfield & South Tankerton

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 in Chestfield & South Tankerton area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chestfield & South Tankerton 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 Chestfield & South Tankerton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached38£382,500
Detached44£535,000
Terraced6£282,250
Flats11£325,000

10 years median price trend in Chestfield & South Tankerton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chestfield & South Tankerton.

All postcodes in Chestfield & South Tankerton

CT52QX

Goodwin Avenue

CT53ED

The Crescent

CT53SS

Reeves Way

CT53LE

Share & Coulter Road

CT52RS

Tyler Way

CT53RR

Chestfield

CT52JT

Manor Road

CT53LG

Plantation Road

CT52PP

Swalecliffe Road

CT53QJ

John Wilson Business Park

CT52AX

Ellis Road

CT53EZ

Clover Rise

CT53PY

Birkdale Close

CT52JU

Graystone Road

CT52SA

Edgar Close

CT53PE

The Ridings

CT52QA

Swalecliffe Road

CT53LQ

Plantation Road

CT52QS

Elm Wood West

CT52RP

Colewood Road

CT53FB

Thanet Way

CT53JH

Chestfield Road

CT53JL

Laxton Way

CT53PA

Molehill Road

CT52PT

Swalecliffe Road

CT52AS

Tankerton Road

CT53LA

Polo Way

CT52RH

St Johns Road

CT53QQ

The Leas

CT53EN

Radfall Road

CT52PN

Southwood Road

CT52FZ

Queens Road

CT52LE

Fitzroy Road

CT53LB

The Leas

CT53PZ

Kendal Meadow

CT53HS

Richmond Road

CT52BY

Tankerton Road

CT53HF

Marlowe Close

CT53NR

Meadow Drive

CT52PU

Palace Close

CT53RQ

Chestfield

CT52HW

Northwood Road

CT52LA

Baddlesmere Road

CT52RD

Woodman Avenue

CT52QR

Elm Wood Close

CT52HR

Bennells Avenue

CT53PQ

Longacre

CT53PP

Grasmere Park

CT53QU

Reeves Way

CT53LH

Almond Close

CT52PS

Swalecliffe Road

CT53PR

Little Paddocks

CT53EY

Clover Rise

CT52SL

Wynn Road

CT53RA

Harvey Drive

CT52JJ

Queens Road

CT53JE

Thanet Way

CT52JN

Wynn Road

CT53JF

Chestfield

CT52JD

Newton Road

CT52GT

Quinneys Place

CT67PB

Molehill Road

CT52HZ

St Swithins Road

CT52JL

Queens Road

CT53JB

Thanet Way

CT52BD

Marine Parade

CT52LW

Seafield Road

CT52HQ

Pier Avenue

CT52LQ

Herne Bay Road

CT53QD

Charnwood

CT52QB

Burnan Road

CT52HG

Northwood Road

CT52PG

Bridgefield Road

CT53QB

Woodcote

CT53NS

The Drive

CT53QT

John Wilson Business Park

CT53JQ

Thanet Way

CT52SH

Burnan Road

CT53HN

Highgate Road

CT52AZ

Tankerton Road

CT52PL

Bridgefield Road

CT53EX

Hillside Road

CT52LN

Seafield Road

CT52RB

Woodman Avenue

CT52QD

Burnan Road

CT52HU

St Swithins Road

CT53LZ

Shepherds Way

CT52RJ

St Johns Road

CT52SB

Pier Avenue

CT52PZ

Kemp Road

CT53PT

Barley Drive

CT53JW

Ellison Close

CT53NZ

Shrub Hill Road

CT52JF

Queens Road

CT52RX

Tyler Way

CT53JZ

Fair Lawn

CT53HG

Highgate Road

CT53LJ

Chestfield Road

CT53RX

Bermuda Road

CT53NX

The Drove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.