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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 116 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
116
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
60.88(+93%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.31(+153%)
Shoplifting
26.9(+235%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.01(+180%)
Other theft
7.31(+31%)
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 147 recent sales, the median property price is £302,000 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
Detached40£415,000
Flats47£155,000
Semi-Detached39£325,000
Terraced21£312,500

10 years median price trend in Heron

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

All postcodes in Heron

CT68PU

Albany Drive

CT65BJ

Victoria Park

CT65JD

Charles Street

CT65SG

Stanley Gardens

CT68RJ

Lane End

CT65BL

Victoria Park

CT65DS

Mortimer Street

CT65NG

High Street

CT65RS

Canterbury Road

CT65UB

Canterbury Road

CT68HG

West Hill Road

CT68TT

Pier Avenue

CT69AS

Heron

CT65PT

Beach Street

CT65AS

South Road

CT65NJ

Heron

CT65PY

Flamingo Drive

CT66AB

Mickleburgh Hill

CT66AP

Spenser Road

CT68QP

Bognor Drive

CT68QW

Fleetwood Avenue

CT68SS

Central Parade

CT65AD

High Street

CT65PB

William Street

CT65QT

Gordon Road

CT65QY

Cherry Gardens

CT68JL

Cliff Drive

CT68UH

Bullers Avenue

CT65SD

Gosfield Road

CT66AA

Mickleburgh Hill

CT68HL

Carlton Hill

CT68QB

Sea Street

CT65AT

South Road

CT65DE

Canterbury Road

CT65EH

Hanover Street

CT65PJ

Mortimer Street

CT65RG

Kings Road

CT68PG

Pier Avenue

CT68QH

Sandown Drive

CT68RZ

The Broadway

CT65ET

Little Charles Street

CT65HA

Mortimer Street

CT65SY

Eagle Place

CT68EP

Spa Esplanade

CT68SD

Selsea Avenue

CT68SR

The Broadway

CT65BW

Dolphin Street

CT65HX

Central Parade

CT65LP

Richmond Street

CT65QQ

Station Road

CT65RT

Canterbury Road

CT65TA

Parsonage Road

CT65UD

Underdown Lane

CT65UE

St Augustines Court

CT68HB

Queensbridge Drive

CT68RY

Central Avenue

CT65EZ

Mortimer Street

CT65DT

Mortimer Street

CT65RL

Oakland Court

CT65TE

Canterbury Road

CT65TJ

Pettman Close

CT68RQ

St Georges Terrace

CT68SG

The Broadway

CT65RW

Hanover Street

CT68SE

Selsea Avenue

CT65LS

Richmond Street

CT65PX

Eider Close

CT68QU

Sea Street

CT65EB

Mortimer Street

CT65EW

William Street

CT65QA

Station Road

CT65RX

Canterbury Road

CT65TD

Canterbury Road

CT65UH

Priory Lane

CT67PQ

Bridle Way

CT68PD

Chislet Court

CT68QT

St Annes Drive

CT68TG

Avenue Road

CT68UL

Minster Drive

CT65DF

Canterbury Road

CT65DU

Mortimer Street

CT65JY

High Street

CT65NY

Hanover Square

CT68PQ

Pier Avenue

CT65JW

Richmond Street

CT65QG

Western Avenue

CT65AN

Bank Street

CT65EE

Mortimer Street

CT65NF

Station Road

CT65PD

Queen Street

CT65QW

Spenser Road

CT65RJ

Mallard Close

CT68TN

Oxenden Square

CT65BP

Underdown Road

CT65SE

Canterbury Road

CT68RH

St Georges Terrace

CT68RN

Western Esplanade

CT65AF

High Street

CT65AR

South Road

CT65LG

High Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.