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About

Greenhill ward lies in the northern part of Canterbury, bordered by the River Stour to the west. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing from different periods. It includes the grounds of the University of Kent, which shape the local infrastructure and community. Recreational spaces like Toddlers Cove and Tannery Field provide green areas along the riverbank.

The ward contains the historic Sturry Road, a major route into the city centre. A notable local feature is the Canterbury Rugby Football Club, whose grounds are a focal point. The area functions as a gateway between the city and the surrounding villages, with a practical blend of student accommodation, family homes, and local services.

Area overview

On average Greenhill has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 7.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Greenhill is £48,484 per year. The median sale price in Greenhill is £335,000 (around £348 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £282,500 and £400,000. There are 2 schools in Greenhill: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Greenhill is home to around 4,199 people, with a population density of about 636.3 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Greenhill Population
4,199
Population density
636.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.87(+67%)
Anti-social behaviour
15(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.95(+70%)
Other theft
6.43(+15%)
Drugs
6.43(+133%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,972
94.59%
Other White
47
1.12%
Indian
35
0.83%
Irish
25
0.6%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
22
0.52%
Total population: 4,199

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
848
24.42%
Level 4 qualifications or above
662
19.06%
Level 3 (A level)
643
18.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
487
14.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
480
13.82%
Total 16+ residents: 3,473

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
736
41.99%
Owns with a mortgage
528
30.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
229
13.06%
Social rents from council
164
9.36%
Other social rented
56
3.19%
Total households: 1,753

Property prices in Greenhill

Median price: £335,000
Price per sq ft: £348
Sales (last 12 months): 61
Typical range (middle 50%): £283K – £400K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 (about £348 per square foot) in Greenhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £885,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Greenhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£405,000£369
Semi-Detached28£328,375£333
Terraced8£268,500£348

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Greenhill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greenhill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277,500£247,500£206,000
2017£308,750£240,000£220,000
2018£317,500£266,000£253,000
2019£444,995£262,000£239,500
2020£466,498£268,000£251,500
2021£454,995£291,250£249,995
2022£479,995£330,000£280,000
2023£439,998£329,995£283,500
2024£418,300£300,000£271,500
2025£430,000£306,250£268,500
2026£392,500£326,875£267,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greenhill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greenhill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£314£316£202
2017£325£314£287
2018£326£329£304
2019£336£345£305
2020£330£346£294
2021£347£368£280
2022£389£413£406
2023£372£407£295
2024£364£368£304
2025£380£365£307
2026£359£333£348
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greenhill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Greenhill in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Canterbury district.

Band A£1,613
Band B£1,882
Band C£2,151
Band D£2,419
Band E£2,957
Band F£3,495
Band G£4,032
Band H£4,839

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Greenhill ward.

Local councillors

Dan Watkins

Greenhill - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

All postcodesin Greenhill

CT67XS

Greenhill

CT67SX

Cornwall Road

CT67QF

Brook Close

CT65JR

Greenhill

CT67RA

Blean View Road

CT67QZ

Granville Drive

CT67RF

Aldridge Close

CT67SE

Greenhill

CT65AL

Stony Way

CT67QR

Westlands Road

CT67PR

Chestnut Drive

CT67QU

Clare Drive

CT67UX

Wrentham Avenue

CT67PE

Thanet Way

CT67TT

Wentworth Gardens