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Chestfield & South Tankerton

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About

Chestfield & South Tankerton is a residential area located on the northern edge of Canterbury, near the coast. The area is known for its mix of housing, ranging from mid-century homes to modern developments. It benefits from good transport links, including the Chestfield & Swalecliffe railway station, providing easy access to Canterbury and London. The nearby A299 offers convenient road connections.

The area is close to the seaside, with Tankerton Slopes and the beach just a short distance away. Local amenities include shops, pubs, and a golf club, catering to everyday needs. Green spaces like Duncan Down provide walking and recreational opportunities. The area has a quiet, suburban feel while remaining well-connected to Canterbury’s city centre.

Area overview

On average Chestfield & South Tankerton has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 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 of residents in Chestfield & South Tankerton is £49,900 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).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 108 recent sales, the median property price is £472,000 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
Detached61£600,000
Flats7£198,000
Semi-Detached34£377,500
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

CT53LW

Maydowns Road

CT53SB

Chestfield & South Tankerton

CT52HU

St Swithin's Road

CT52LW

Seafield Road

CT52PQ

Bridgefield Road

CT53FB

Chestfield & South Tankerton

CT53PA

Molehill Road

CT53RX

Reeves Way

CT53SS

Reeves Way

CT52HG

Northwood Road

CT52JX

Graystone Road

CT52NB

Graystone Road

CT52PU

Palace Close

CT52QX

Goodwin Avenue

CT52RA

Goodwin Avenue

CT53EP

Broomfield Gate

CT53JB

Chestfield & South Tankerton

CT53JF

Chestfield & South Tankerton

CT53LH

Almond Close

CT53LZ

Shepherds Way

CT53NT

The Drive

CT53PE

Churchwood Drive

CT53PH

Richmond Road

CT52HF

Northwood Road

CT52LH

Herne Bay Road

CT52PL

Bridgefield Road

CT52PT

Palace Close

CT52RQ

Russell Drive

CT52RT

Tyler Way

CT53HF

Marlowe Close

CT53NB

Grasmere Road

CT52AX

Ellis Road

CT52BX

Tankerton Road

CT52HE

Northwood Road

CT52JG

Fitzroy Road

CT52JP

Wynn Road

CT52SL

Wynn Road

CT52QU

Goodwin Avenue

CT53EX

Hillside Road

CT53ND

Mymms Close

CT53PB

Molehill Road

CT53PR

Little Paddocks

CT53RA

Harvey Drive

CT53SA

Boundary Chase

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.