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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 33 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
33
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
15.17(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.16(-47%)
Other theft
5.69(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.67(-43%)
Shoplifting
3.44(-57%)
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 91 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Chestfield & South Tankerton area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,925,000.

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
Detached47£550,000
Flats6£207,000
Semi-Detached32£370,000
Terraced6£276,250

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

CT52JU

Graystone Road

CT52JL

Queens Road

CT52RX

Tyler Way

CT53JS

Chestfield Road

CT53LE

Share & Coulter Road

CT53LT

Chestfield Road

CT53RU

Nassella Gardens

CT52HL

Bennells Avenue

CT53HG

Highgate Road

CT52SB

Pier Avenue

CT53QZ

Reeves Way

CT52JY

Graystone Road

CT53JP

Ellison Close

CT53LS

Chestfield Road

CT52QA

Swalecliffe Road

CT52SA

Edgar Close

CT53LQ

Plantation Road

CT52AS

Tankerton Road

CT52RH

St Johns Road

CT53NU

The Drive

CT53PL

Grasmere Road

CT53QD

Charnwood

CT53QS

Primrose Way

CT52HH

Pier Avenue

CT52PP

Swalecliffe Road

CT52JJ

Queens Road

CT52LE

Fitzroy Road

CT53PJ

Dukeswood

CT52AT

Tankerton Road

CT52HR

Bennells Avenue

CT53DZ

Rayham Road

CT53JH

Chestfield Road

CT53LF

Chestfield Road

CT53PW

Carnoustie Close

CT52BY

Tankerton Road

CT52GT

Quinneys Place

CT52LY

Rectory Gardens

CT53JX

The Leas

CT53PT

Barley Drive

CT53PY

Birkdale Close

CT52JR

Manor Road

CT53JE

Thanet Way

CT52SH

Burnan Road

CT53HJ

The Heath

CT53LX

Grasmere Road

CT53RQ

Chestfield

CT52LT

Herne Bay Road

CT52RS

Tyler Way

CT53EN

Radfall Road

CT53ES

Broomfield Gate

CT53RF

Lodge Field Road

CT52QD

Burnan Road

CT53HR

Ridgeway

CT53JQ

Thanet Way

CT51PB

Foxgrove Road

CT52FZ

Queens Road

CT52JN

Wynn Road

CT52PH

Bridgefield Road

CT52PX

Swalecliffe Road

CT52SE

St Johns Road

CT53JY

Green Leas

CT53NA

Grasmere Road

CT53QY

John Wilson Business Park

CT53ER

Radfall Road

CT53QT

John Wilson Business Park

CT53QW

Primrose Way

CT53LU

Chestfield Road

CT52PG

Bridgefield Road

CT53HX

Grasmere Road

CT53LG

Plantation Road

CT53PP

Grasmere Park

CT53PQ

Longacre

CT53QR

Monkton Court

CT53HW

Highgate Road

CT53JR

Tydemans Avenue

CT52LQ

Herne Bay Road

CT53HA

Clover Rise

CT53NN

Slades Close

CT52JB

Northwood Road

CT52SD

Northwood Road

CT53RY

Chestfield

CT52BD

Marine Parade

CT52JF

Queens Road

CT52JT

Manor Road

CT52PZ

Kemp Road

CT53LL

Maydowns Road

CT53NE

Mymms Close

CT52HN

Northwood Road

CT52HY

Northwood Road

CT52RL

St Johns Road

CT53ED

The Crescent

CT53JT

Ridgeway

CT53NL

Old Fold

CT53QP

Harvey Drive

CT52LU

Herne Bay Road

CT53HD

Chaucer Avenue

CT52RG

Russell Drive

CT53QF

Beechcroft

CT52JS

Manor Road

CT52LA

Baddlesmere Road

Data Sources

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