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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

CT53RF

Lodge Field Road

CT53JP

Ellison Close

CT52SD

Northwood Road

CT52HJ

Pier Avenue

CT53PL

Grasmere Road

CT52LU

Herne Bay Road

CT53QL

Lavender Close

CT53JJ

Willow Way

CT52HL

Bennells Avenue

CT53HA

Clover Rise

CT53PG

Churchwood Drive

CT53QP

Harvey Drive

CT53LW

Maydowns Road

CT53PF

Saddlers Mews

CT53HX

Grasmere Road

CT53RB

John Wilson Business Park

CT53JX

The Leas

CT53DZ

Rayham Road

CT52QZ

Goodwin Avenue

CT53JY

Green Leas

CT53HB

Fletcher Road

CT52PQ

Bridgefield Road

CT52AT

Tankerton Road

CT52HY

Northwood Road

CT53SB

Thanet Way

CT53HT

Clover Rise

CT53QY

John Wilson Business Park

CT52RT

Tyler Way

CT53HW

Highgate Road

CT53LT

Chestfield Road

CT52LY

Rectory Gardens

CT52RL

St Johns Road

CT52PX

Swalecliffe Road

CT53JR

Tydemans Avenue

CT53LL

Maydowns Road

CT52RF

Russell Drive

CT52JG

Queens Road

CT52HP

Bennells Avenue

CT53NP

The Leas

CT52JX

Graystone Road

CT52HX

St Swithins Road

CT52RA

Goodwin Avenue

CT53ES

Broomfield Gate

CT53NQ

Cherry Orchard

CT52BA

Marine Parade

CT52JR

Manor Road

CT53LF

Chestfield Road

CT53NB

Shepherds Walk

CT52PW

Southwood Road

CT52RQ

Russell Drive

CT53HR

Ridgeway

CT67NZ

Thornden Wood Road

CT53PB

Molehill Road

CT53HE

Fletcher Road

CT53RY

Chestfield

CT53LN

Maydowns Road

CT53JU

Fern Close

CT52BB

Marine Parade

CT53ER

Radfall Road

CT53NJ

Woodvale Avenue

CT53LS

Chestfield Road

CT53ET

Enticott Close

CT53EW

Radfall Ride

CT53NT

The Drove

CT53JT

Ridgeway

CT53LR

Chestfield Road

CT52JB

Northwood Road

CT53QG

The Russets

CT53LP

Chestfield Road

CT52HT

St Swithins Road

CT53NA

Grasmere Road

CT52AP

Tankerton Road

CT52JY

Graystone Road

CT53LU

Chestfield Road

CT52AR

Tankerton Road

CT53NE

Mymms Close

CT52HF

Northwood Road

CT53RW

Citronella Road

CT53QR

Monkton Court

CT52JZ

Nursery Mews

CT52JS

Manor Road

CT53JN

Laxton Way

CT53LX

Grasmere Road

CT53LY

Grasmere Road

CT53NL

Old Fold

CT53QZ

Reeves Way

CT52LH

Herne Bay Road

CT53NG

Longtye Drive

CT52PH

Bridgefield Road

CT52RG

Russell Drive

CT52NB

Graystone Road

CT52AY

Tankerton Road

CT53HH

Highgate Road

CT53QN

Primrose Way

CT53QW

Primrose Way

CT53NW

The Drive

CT52PY

Kemp Road

CT53NU

The Drive

CT53PJ

Dukeswood

CT52JW

Wynn Road

Data Sources

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