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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

CT53LW

Maydowns Road

CT52LW

Seafield Road

CT52PQ

Bridgefield Road

CT53RX

Bermuda Road

CT53SS

Reeves Way

CT52HU

St Swithins Road

CT53FB

Thanet Way

CT53PA

Molehill Road

CT52HG

Northwood Road

CT52NB

Graystone Road

CT52PU

Palace Close

CT52RA

Goodwin Avenue

CT53EP

Radfall Road

CT53JF

Chestfield

CT53LH

Almond Close

CT53PE

The Ridings

CT52PT

Swalecliffe Road

CT52RQ

Russell Drive

CT52RT

Tyler Way

CT53HF

Marlowe Close

CT52JX

Graystone Road

CT52QX

Goodwin Avenue

CT53JB

Thanet Way

CT53LZ

Shepherds Way

CT53NT

The Drove

CT53PH

Richmond Road

CT52HF

Northwood Road

CT52LH

Herne Bay Road

CT52PL

Bridgefield Road

CT53NB

Shepherds Walk

CT52AX

Ellis Road

CT52HE

Northwood Road

CT52JG

Queens Road

CT52JP

Wynn Road

CT52QU

St Johns Road

CT52SL

Wynn Road

CT53EX

Hillside Road

CT53ND

Shepherds Walk

CT53PR

Little Paddocks

CT53SA

Boundary Chase

CT52BX

Tankerton Road

CT53PB

Molehill Road

CT53RA

Harvey Drive

Data Sources

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