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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

CT53JU

Fern Close

CT51PA

Ham Shades Lane

CT52RP

Colewood Road

CT53HT

Clover Rise

CT53LR

Chestfield Road

CT53QB

Woodcote

CT53NG

Longtye Drive

CT52AZ

Tankerton Road

CT53HS

Richmond Road

CT53NP

The Leas

CT53PZ

Kendal Meadow

CT52JZ

Nursery Mews

CT53LN

Maydowns Road

CT52AP

Tankerton Road

CT52BA

Marine Parade

CT52JW

Wynn Road

CT52QZ

Goodwin Avenue

CT53RW

Citronella Road

CT52PJ

Buckingham Road

CT53HH

Highgate Road

CT53QE

The Ridings

CT53HU

Lismore Road

CT53JJ

Willow Way

CT53NJ

Woodvale Avenue

CT53NY

The Drove

CT53QU

Reeves Way

CT67NZ

Thornden Wood Road

CT53HL

Highgate Road

CT53NH

Cherry Orchard

CT53EY

Clover Rise

CT52LN

Seafield Road

CT53HN

Highgate Road

CT52JQ

Queens Road

CT52RJ

St Johns Road

CT53HP

Highgate Road

CT53HQ

Becket Close

CT53QQ

The Leas

CT52JD

Newton Road

CT53EZ

Clover Rise

CT53LA

Polo Way

CT52HQ

Pier Avenue

CT52QS

Elm Wood West

CT52BB

Marine Parade

CT52PN

Southwood Road

CT53BS

Blackberry Way

CT53LP

Chestfield Road

CT53PF

Saddlers Mews

CT52AR

Tankerton Road

CT53PD

Molehill Road

CT53QJ

John Wilson Business Park

CT53RB

John Wilson Business Park

CT52PS

Swalecliffe Road

CT53NF

Longtye Drive

CT53PG

Churchwood Drive

CT53QN

Primrose Way

CT52RF

Russell Drive

CT53HB

Fletcher Road

CT53HE

Fletcher Road

CT53JN

Laxton Way

CT53RR

Chestfield

CT52HD

Northwood Road

CT53EU

Grasmere Road

CT53NX

The Drove

CT52HZ

St Swithins Road

CT52PF

Bridgefield Road

CT52RD

Woodman Avenue

CT53LY

Grasmere Road

CT53NR

Meadow Drive

CT52HT

St Swithins Road

CT52QR

Elm Wood Close

CT52AY

Tankerton Road

CT52PW

Southwood Road

CT53EW

Radfall Ride

CT53JZ

Fair Lawn

CT53LB

The Leas

CT53LD

Chestfield Road

CT52HJ

Pier Avenue

CT53NZ

Shrub Hill Road

CT67PB

Molehill Road

CT52HW

Northwood Road

CT52PR

Swalecliffe Road

CT53NW

The Drive

CT52HP

Bennells Avenue

CT52JH

Queens Road

CT52PY

Kemp Road

CT53LJ

Chestfield Road

CT52HX

St Swithins Road

CT52QY

Goodwin Avenue

CT53ET

Enticott Close

CT53QG

The Russets

CT53QL

Lavender Close

CT52RB

Woodman Avenue

CT53JD

Thanet Way

CT53JL

Laxton Way

CT53JW

Ellison Close

CT53NQ

Cherry Orchard

CT53NS

The Drive

CT52JA

Newton Road

CT52QB

Burnan Road

CT53SB

Thanet Way

Data Sources

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