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About

Chestfield is a residential area situated north of the city centre, characterised by its suburban housing estates and proximity to open countryside. The ward includes the distinct neighbourhood of Chestfield itself, which developed significantly in the 20th century around the golf course and railway station. Housing consists largely of detached and semi-detached homes, with local amenities clustered along the main roads serving the community's daily needs.

The area is defined by the large Chestfield Golf Club and its surrounding green spaces, which create a clear boundary between built-up areas and the rural land to the north. This layout provides direct access to walking paths through fields and wooded areas. The railway line offers a direct connection to Canterbury West station, facilitating commuting while the area retains a quiet, settled atmosphere distinct from the busier urban centre.

Area overview

On average Chestfield has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chestfield is £56,112 per year. Chestfield is home to around 7,139 people, with a population density of about 666.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chestfield Population
7,139
Population density
666.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.23(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.93(-11%)
Other theft
8.26(+47%)
Vehicle crime
6.86(+85%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.44(0%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,600
92.48%
Other White
180
2.52%
Irish
62
0.87%
Indian
61
0.85%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
42
0.59%
Total population: 7,137

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,934
32.05%
Level 3 (A level)
1,028
17.03%
No qualifications
987
16.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
908
15.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
630
10.44%
Total 16+ residents: 6,035

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,606
52.71%
Owns with a mortgage
952
31.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
333
10.93%
Other social rented
52
1.71%
Other forms of private rent
46
1.51%
Total households: 3,047

Property prices in Chestfield

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £399,500 in Chestfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £156,500 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chestfield 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached45£530,000
Semi-Detached23£375,000
Terraced11£300,000
Flats13£190,000

10 years median price trend in Chestfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chestfield.

All postcodes in Chestfield

CT53FU

Joseph Wilson Industrial Estate

CT53JL

Laxton Way

CT51NY

Oakwood Drive

CT51NX

Ham Shades Lane

CT53SA

Boundary Chase

CT53JE

Thanet Way

CT53DY

Rayham Road

CT53PJ

Dukeswood

CT53QB

Woodcote

CT51PF

Church Street

CT53HA

Clover Rise

CT53ER

Radfall Road

CT53LY

Grasmere Road

CT51NZ

Nacholt Close

CT53JY

Green Leas

CT53LD

Chestfield Road

CT53LJ

Chestfield Road

CT53QU

Reeves Way

CT53JJ

Willow Way

CT53HS

Richmond Road

CT53EE

Millstrood Road

CT53JT

Ridgeway

CT53NS

The Drive

CT53EY

Clover Rise

CT53PR

Little Paddocks

CT53QW

Primrose Way

CT53JX

The Leas

CT53PT

Barley Drive

CT53LP

Chestfield Road

CT53LL

Maydowns Road

CT53HW

Highgate Road

CT51FL

The Bridge Approach

CT53LT

Chestfield Road

CT53NZ

Shrub Hill Road

CT51NR

Summerfield Avenue

CT51PJ

Church Street

CT53JR

Tydemans Avenue

CT53QY

John Wilson Business Park

CT53HY

Virginia Road

CT53RT

Aurelie Way

CT53HL

Highgate Road

CT53EL

South Street

CT53DX

South Street

CT53AR

Golden Hill

CT53JB

Thanet Way

CT53NW

The Drive

CT53EA

South Street

CT51NS

Summerfield Avenue

CT53PG

Churchwood Drive

CT53NR

Meadow Drive

CT53NU

The Drive

CT53JZ

Fair Lawn

CT51NU

Friars Close

CT53DU

South Street

CT53HF

Marlowe Close

CT53JH

Chestfield Road

CT53QP

Harvey Drive

CT53QL

Lavender Close

CT53LW

Maydowns Road

CT53FJ

Pacific Close

CT53JW

Ellison Close

CT53PA

Molehill Road

CT53EQ

The Halt

CT53FP

Olympia Way

CT53QD

Charnwood

CT53DR

South Street

CT53LQ

Plantation Road

CT53PL

Grasmere Road

CT53LR

Chestfield Road

CT53SB

Thanet Way

CT53EZ

Clover Rise

CT51PQ

Juniper Close

CT53QR

Monkton Court

CT53LE

Share & Coulter Road

CT51PD

Nursery Close

CT53QJ

John Wilson Business Park

CT53LB

The Leas

CT53QS

Primrose Way

CT53NX

The Drove

CT53RB

John Wilson Business Park

CT53RU

Nassella Gardens

CT53HD

Chaucer Avenue

CT51PH

Church Street

CT53HU

Lismore Road

CT53SN

Millstrood Road

CT53PZ

Kendal Meadow

CT53HT

Clover Rise

CT53NB

Shepherds Walk

CT53JA

Birch Road

CT51TP

Bridewell Park

CT53LS

Chestfield Road

CT53LU

Chestfield Road

CT53HQ

Becket Close

CT53QZ

Reeves Way

CT53NJ

Woodvale Avenue

CT53NH

Cherry Orchard

CT51PA

Ham Shades Lane

CT53EJ

South Street

CT53RX

Bermuda Road

CT53LX

Grasmere Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.