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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

CT53QS

Primrose Way

CT53PH

Richmond Road

CT53PD

Molehill Road

CT53HJ

The Heath

CT53HP

Highgate Road

CT52SE

St Johns Road

CT52PJ

Buckingham Road

CT53NH

Cherry Orchard

CT53NN

Slades Close

CT53ND

Shepherds Walk

CT53PW

Carnoustie Close

CT51PA

Ham Shades Lane

CT52HD

Northwood Road

CT52LT

Herne Bay Road

CT52QU

St Johns Road

CT53SA

Boundary Chase

CT53EP

Radfall Road

CT52JH

Queens Road

CT53NF

Longtye Drive

CT53NY

The Drove

CT53HU

Lismore Road

CT52BX

Tankerton Road

CT53QE

The Ridings

CT52JA

Newton Road

CT51PB

Foxgrove Road

CT53LD

Chestfield Road

CT53QF

Beechcroft

CT52JP

Wynn Road

CT53RU

Nassella Gardens

CT52QY

Goodwin Avenue

CT52PF

Bridgefield Road

CT53JD

Thanet Way

CT52HE

Northwood Road

CT52JQ

Queens Road

CT52HN

Northwood Road

CT53HQ

Becket Close

CT53HD

Chaucer Avenue

CT53EU

Grasmere Road

CT52PR

Swalecliffe Road

CT53BS

Blackberry Way

CT53HL

Highgate Road

CT53JS

Chestfield Road

CT52HH

Pier Avenue

Data Sources

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