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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

CT65SF

St Andrews Close

CT65SH

Stanley Road

CT67PJ

Kingfisher Court

CT68TB

Avenue Road

CT65DJ

Canterbury Road

CT65HW

Charles Street

CT65LH

High Street

CT65RF

Mandarin Lane

CT65TL

Pettman Close

CT65UF

Wye Green

CT68PS

Albany Drive

CT68TX

Western Avenue

CT65BA

Cavendish Road

CT65BX

Kings Road

CT65UQ

Bowes Lane

CT66DL

Cecil Park

CT68JS

Grand Drive

CT65BQ

King's Road

CT65AH

New Street

CT65EU

Mortimer Street

CT65HH

East Street

CT65TR

Eddington Lane

CT65TS

Eddington Lane

CT65TU

Eddington Lane

CT65UA

Canterbury Road

CT68HX

Alexandria Drive

CT68JG

Ridgeway Cliff

CT68QD

The Willows

CT68RX

Central Avenue

CT65JH

Sea View Square

CT65TG

Eddington Lane

CT68PL

The Circus

CT65DX

Mortimer Street

CT65QF

Brunswick Square

CT65RN

Hanover Street

CT65SJ

Stanley Road

CT68HA

The Broadway

CT68PJ

Cross Street

CT68SL

The Broadway

CT68RR

Central Avenue

CT65PR

Mortimer Street

CT65PW

Beach Street

CT65RB

Dering Road

CT66AU

Beacon Hill

CT66DN

Cecil Court

CT67PW

Greenhill Road

CT68QX

Sea Street

CT65PG

Mortimer Street

CT65QE

Brunswick Square

CT68RG

St Georges Terrace

CT65AP

High Street

CT65BE

Cavendish Road

CT65HJ

Canterbury Road

CT65LU

Richmond Street

CT65SP

Ambrose Avenue

CT65JB

Coopers Hill

CT65RA

Teal Drive

CT68QG

Sea Street

CT68LL

Grand Drive

CT68QS

Fleetwood Avenue

CT68UD

Oxenden Park Drive

CT68UE

Western Avenue

CT65AJ

High Street

CT65BG

Richmond Street

CT65PN

Mortimer Street

CT65RH

Richmond Street

CT67PL

Kingfisher Court

CT68TS

Clarence Street

CT68RL

Western Esplanade

CT65QS

Brunswick Square

CT65SU

Canterbury Road

CT68HN

Carlton Hill

CT65ER

Mortimer Street

CT65QP

Spenser Road

CT65SA

Canterbury Road

CT65SZ

Pochard Crescent

CT68TU

Western Avenue

CT65BS

Queens Gardens

CT65EY

Bank Street

CT65HL

East Street

CT65QR

Station Road

CT65SR

Park Road

CT68EG

Heron

CT68HR

Carlton Hill

CT68PR

Albany Drive

CT65EQ

William Street

CT68RF

Central Parade

CT68TH

Clarence Road

CT68UF

Western Avenue

CT65AQ

High Street

CT65LN

High Street

CT68QR

Bognor Drive

CT65EG

William Street

CT65LE

High Street

CT68RT

The Broadway

CT68SH

Albany Drive

CT68UB

Oxenden Park Drive

CT65AU

Bank Street

CT65BH

Victoria Park

CT65QL

Spenser Road

Data Sources

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