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About

Heron ward covers a largely residential portion of Canterbury's southern suburbs, characterised by quiet streets and a mix of housing from different periods. The area is primarily defined by its neighbourhoods, with local shopping parades providing essential services to residents. It functions as a commuter belt, with good road links facilitating travel into the city centre and beyond.

A notable feature is the presence of the University of Kent campus along its southern boundary, which influences the local demographic and economy. The ward includes some green spaces, such as part of the Beverley Meadow recreation ground. The architectural landscape is punctuated by the distinct, modernist Giles Gilbert Scott-designed building of Canterbury College, a local landmark.

Area overview

On average Heron has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Heron is £45,579 per year. There are 3 schools in Heron: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Heron is home to around 13,272 people, with a population density of about 4,868.3 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Heron Population
13,272
Population density
4,868.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.89(+101%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.63(+165%)
Shoplifting
24.49(+207%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.23(+183%)
Other theft
8.66(+54%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,015
90.53%
Other White
374
2.82%
Irish
121
0.91%
Other Asian
109
0.82%
Other
95
0.72%
Total population: 13,272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,779
25.05%
No qualifications
2,443
22.02%
Level 3 (A level)
1,936
17.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,695
15.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,288
11.61%
Total 16+ residents: 11,092

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,169
35.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,547
25.53%
Owns with a mortgage
1,511
24.94%
Social rents from council
341
5.63%
Other social rented
294
4.85%
Total households: 6,059

Property prices in Heron

Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Heron area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £930,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Heron 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 Heron over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats46£157,500
Semi-Detached34£328,000
Terraced26£311,250
Detached49£420,000

10 years median price trend in Heron

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

All postcodes in Heron

CT66DN

Cecil Court

CT65SY

Eagle Place

CT65EG

William Street

CT68HB

Queensbridge Drive

CT68NN

Cross Street

CT68TJ

Montague Street

CT65DD

Heron

CT68UG

Fernlea Avenue

CT65PS

Mortimer Street

CT68HR

Carlton Hill

CT65QG

Western Avenue

CT65BS

Queens Gardens

CT65PY

Flamingo Drive

CT68HQ

West Hill Road

CT68LL

Grand Drive

CT65LA

High Street

CT65TD

Canterbury Road

CT67PN

Greenhill Road

CT65RJ

Mallard Close

CT65QH

Station Road

CT68PD

Chislet Court

CT65QU

Gordon Road

CT65EW

William Street

CT65JW

Richmond Street

CT65DU

Mortimer Street

CT67PL

Kingfisher Court

CT65BA

Cavendish Road

CT68SS

Central Parade

CT65DE

Canterbury Road

CT68SL

The Broadway

CT65EU

Mortimer Street

CT65QP

Spenser Road

CT65ER

Mortimer Street

CT65RS

Canterbury Road

CT65SF

St Andrews Close

CT65JE

Charles Street

CT68TZ

Linden Avenue

CT65QX

Gordon Road

CT65RT

Canterbury Road

CT65JY

High Street

CT65JF

Charles Street

CT65AJ

High Street

CT68TG

Avenue Road

CT65DB

Kings Road

CT65LY

Dolphin Street

CT68PX

Albany Drive

CT68UE

Western Avenue

CT66AB

Mickleburgh Hill

CT65JL

Central Parade

CT65DR

East Street

CT68UL

Minster Drive

CT66DL

Cecil Park

CT68SF

Selsea Avenue

CT65LQ

High Street

CT65ET

Little Charles Street

CT68HD

Queensbridge Drive

CT68SN

York Road

CT68HL

Carlton Hill

CT65BQ

King's Road

CT65HZ

Central Parade

CT68RR

Central Avenue

CT67TL

Bullockstone Road

CT65TU

Eddington Lane

CT66DB

Beltinge Road

CT68RF

Central Parade

CT65ST

Park Road

CT68SJ

Albany Drive

CT68RN

Western Esplanade

CT65QJ

Station Road

CT65SU

Canterbury Road

CT65BW

Dolphin Street

CT65UF

Wye Green

CT68RP

Western Esplanade

CT65SH

Stanley Road

CT68PN

Cornminster Court

CT68TY

Linden Avenue

CT68LS

Grand Drive

CT67PQ

Bridle Way

CT65AD

High Street

CT68EY

The Broadway

CT65JG

Central Parade

CT65JX

High Street

CT65PP

Market Street

CT65BG

Richmond Street

CT68HA

The Broadway

CT68TN

Oxenden Square

CT65RP

Kings Road

CT65UA

Canterbury Road

CT65HA

Mortimer Street

CT65AP

High Street

CT68PH

The Circus

CT65SP

Ambrose Avenue

CT65HT

Central Parade

CT65TW

Plenty Brook Drive

CT65TG

Eddington Lane

CT65RE

Kings Road

CT65JQ

Central Parade

CT65TS

Eddington Lane

CT68BQ

Sea Street

CT65RN

Hanover Street

Data Sources

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