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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

CT53NL

Old Fold

CT53HJ

The Heath

CT53JD

Thanet Way

CT53JS

Chestfield Road

CT53FQ

Saltings Close

CT53RY

Chestfield

CT53ED

The Crescent

CT53RF

Lodge Field Road

CT53HH

Highgate Road

CT53LG

Plantation Road

CT53NG

Longtye Drive

CT53NQ

Cherry Orchard

CT53HX

Grasmere Road

CT53QE

The Ridings

CT53SS

Reeves Way

CT53FF

Olympia Way

CT67PB

Molehill Road

CT53HZ

Virginia Road

CT53EH

Firbanks

CT53EN

Radfall Road

CT53EF

Millstrood Road

CT53QG

The Russets

CT53PH

Richmond Road

CT53RR

Chestfield

CT53HE

Fletcher Road

CT53FH

Olympia Way

CT53NN

Slades Close

CT53FG

Belon Drive

CT53QQ

The Leas

CT53FN

Aurum Close

CT51PL

Ivy House Road

CT53FB

Thanet Way

CT53LN

Maydowns Road

CT53HG

Highgate Road

CT53LZ

Shepherds Way

CT53LH

Almond Close

CT53RP

Eversleigh Rise

CT53NE

Mymms Close

CT51TB

Bartlett Drive

CT53PY

Birkdale Close

CT53LF

Chestfield Road

CT53PB

Molehill Road

CT53DT

Glenside

CT53PS

Joseph Wilson Industrial Estate

CT53PE

The Ridings

CT51FN

Castle Road

CT53QT

John Wilson Business Park

CT53PQ

Longacre

CT53BS

Blackberry Way

CT53NP

The Leas

CT53RN

Eversleigh Rise

CT53PF

Saddlers Mews

CT53NA

Grasmere Road

CT67NZ

Thornden Wood Road

CT53PU

Rosemary Gardens

CT53NY

The Drove

CT53JQ

Thanet Way

CT51PG

Church Street

CT53QF

Beechcroft

CT53EX

Hillside Road

CT53QA

Avondale Close

CT53DS

Spire Avenue

CT53NT

The Drove

CT53HP

Highgate Road

CT51RA

The Bridge Approach

CT53HR

Ridgeway

CT51SR

Castle Road

CT53NF

Longtye Drive

CT53PD

Molehill Road

CT53EW

Radfall Ride

CT51NT

Ham Shades Lane

CT53JF

Chestfield

CT53LA

Polo Way

CT53JN

Laxton Way

CT53ES

Broomfield Gate

CT53EP

Radfall Road

CT53HN

Highgate Road

CT53DZ

Rayham Road

CT53QN

Primrose Way

CT53JU

Fern Close

CT53RA

Harvey Drive

CT53RW

Citronella Road

CT51PB

Foxgrove Road

CT53JP

Ellison Close

CT53RQ

Chestfield

CT53HB

Fletcher Road

CT53ND

Shepherds Walk

CT51PE

Ham Shades Lane

CT53PP

Grasmere Park

CT53EU

Grasmere Road

CT53PW

Carnoustie Close

CT53ET

Enticott Close

Data Sources

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