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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

CT68QJ

Sandown Drive

CT65BX

Kings Road

CT65HR

Canterbury Road

CT65BT

Queen Street

CT68QN

Fleetwood Avenue

CT68SD

Selsea Avenue

CT65NU

William Street

CT65QS

Brunswick Square

CT65BL

Victoria Park

CT68PP

Albany Drive

CT65BH

Victoria Park

CT65LX

Telford Street

CT65SS

Heron

CT68PS

Albany Drive

CT65BB

Cavendish Road

CT65DS

Mortimer Street

CT68NW

Southsea Drive

CT66DG

Beacon Walk

CT68RU

Central Avenue

CT65SE

Canterbury Road

CT68UJ

Leighville Drive

CT65AW

Bank Street

CT65EH

Hanover Street

CT68UD

Oxenden Park Drive

CT65UG

Canterbury Road

CT65AT

South Road

CT65XA

King's Road

CT68JG

Ridgeway Cliff

CT65AH

New Street

CT68RW

Western Esplanade

CT65PH

Mortimer Street

CT65PB

William Street

CT65EA

Bank Street

CT68HX

Alexandria Drive

CT68UH

Bullers Avenue

CT68QX

Sea Street

CT65NE

Station Road

CT65RL

Oakland Court

CT65BN

Victoria Park

CT68TB

Avenue Road

CT65PW

Beach Street

CT65HE

Mortimer Street

CT65TF

Nurserylands

CT65EJ

William Street

CT65SD

Gosfield Road

CT65TL

Pettman Close

CT68PT

Albany Drive

CT65RY

Flamingo Drive

CT68TA

Avenue Road

CT65HX

Central Parade

CT65DF

Canterbury Road

CT68LR

St Louis Grove

CT65AG

New Street

CT65AX

High Street

CT65JH

Sea View Square

CT68QB

Sea Street

CT68EP

Spa Esplanade

CT68JQ

Ridgeway Cliff

CT65RB

Dering Road

CT65LU

Richmond Street

CT68QP

Bognor Drive

CT65UB

Canterbury Road

CT68JL

Cliff Drive

CT65TQ

Beaumanor

CT65HJ

Canterbury Road

CT67PW

Greenhill Road

CT67PJ

Kingfisher Court

CT65SN

Kathryns Court

CT68QE

Sea Street

CT68RY

Central Avenue

CT65HP

Canterbury Road

CT65ND

Heron

CT68PQ

Pier Avenue

CT65AB

Cavendish Road

CT65RF

Mandarin Lane

CT65AN

Bank Street

CT65NA

Station Road

CT68SP

Sea Street

CT68SW

York Close

CT68QU

Sea Street

CT68JE

Victoria Drive

CT65LE

High Street

CT68EZ

The Broadway

CT68QQ

Sea Street

CT65JP

Central Parade

CT68UQ

Fernlea Avenue

CT65PD

Queen Street

CT65HW

Charles Street

CT68QG

Sea Street

CT68QA

Sea Street

CT65LN

High Street

CT65NW

High Street

CT65QN

Spenser Road

CT65HY

Prospect Hill

CT65EE

Mortimer Street

CT66AX

Beacon Road

CT65QQ

Station Road

CT68JS

Grand Drive

CT68PR

Albany Drive

CT68TW

Oxenden Square

Data Sources

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