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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 60 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
60
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
28.02(-11%)
Other theft
8.54(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.4(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.72(+4%)
Shoplifting
6.3(-21%)
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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in Chestfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £885,000.

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
Detached41£565,000
Flats12£194,000
Semi-Detached21£370,000
Terraced9£280,000

10 years median price trend in Chestfield

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

All postcodes in Chestfield

CT53NJ

Woodvale Avenue

CT53NY

The Drove

CT53QU

Reeves Way

CT67NZ

Thornden Wood Road

CT53HL

Highgate Road

CT53NH

Cherry Orchard

CT53EY

Clover Rise

CT53DX

South Street

CT53HN

Highgate Road

CT51NS

Summerfield Avenue

CT53DS

Spire Avenue

CT53HP

Highgate Road

CT53HQ

Becket Close

CT53QQ

The Leas

CT53EZ

Clover Rise

CT53LA

Polo Way

CT51NT

Ham Shades Lane

CT53BS

Blackberry Way

CT53LP

Chestfield Road

CT53PF

Saddlers Mews

CT53PD

Molehill Road

CT53QJ

John Wilson Business Park

CT53RB

John Wilson Business Park

CT53NF

Longtye Drive

CT53PG

Churchwood Drive

CT53QN

Primrose Way

CT51PF

Church Street

CT53HB

Fletcher Road

CT53HE

Fletcher Road

CT53HZ

Virginia Road

CT53JN

Laxton Way

CT53RP

Eversleigh Rise

CT53RR

Chestfield

CT53EU

Grasmere Road

CT53NX

The Drove

CT51PD

Nursery Close

CT53EJ

South Street

CT53JA

Birch Road

CT53LY

Grasmere Road

CT53NR

Meadow Drive

CT51RA

The Bridge Approach

CT53EL

South Street

CT53EW

Radfall Ride

CT53JZ

Fair Lawn

CT53LB

The Leas

CT53LD

Chestfield Road

CT53NZ

Shrub Hill Road

CT67PB

Molehill Road

CT51TP

Bridewell Park

CT53NW

The Drive

CT53FU

Joseph Wilson Industrial Estate

CT53LJ

Chestfield Road

CT53EH

Firbanks

CT53ET

Enticott Close

CT53QG

The Russets

CT53QL

Lavender Close

CT53HY

Virginia Road

CT53JD

Thanet Way

CT53JL

Laxton Way

CT53JW

Ellison Close

CT53NQ

Cherry Orchard

CT53NS

The Drive

CT53QA

Avondale Close

CT53SB

Thanet Way

CT53LW

Maydowns Road

CT53PS

Joseph Wilson Industrial Estate

CT53DT

Glenside

CT53RX

Bermuda Road

CT53SS

Reeves Way

CT53AR

Golden Hill

CT53FB

Thanet Way

CT53PA

Molehill Road

CT51NX

Ham Shades Lane

CT53EP

Radfall Road

CT53JF

Chestfield

CT53LH

Almond Close

CT53PE

The Ridings

CT53EQ

The Halt

CT53HF

Marlowe Close

CT53JB

Thanet Way

CT53LZ

Shepherds Way

CT53NT

The Drove

CT53PH

Richmond Road

CT51PH

Church Street

CT53NB

Shepherds Walk

CT51PJ

Church Street

CT53EX

Hillside Road

CT53ND

Shepherds Walk

CT53PR

Little Paddocks

CT53SA

Boundary Chase

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.