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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

CT65UD

Underdown Lane

CT65TP

Orchard Road

CT68BU

Western Esplanade

CT65DT

Mortimer Street

CT65QR

Station Road

CT68PW

Albany Drive

CT65RH

Richmond Street

CT65HH

East Street

CT65JB

Coopers Hill

CT68RX

Central Avenue

CT68PU

Albany Drive

CT65AS

South Road

CT68RL

Western Esplanade

CT65SG

Stanley Gardens

CT65HU

East Cliff Parade

CT68SG

The Broadway

CT65RR

Muscovy Way

CT65LS

Richmond Street

CT68QR

Bognor Drive

CT65SZ

Pochard Crescent

CT65QD

Pochard Crescent

CT65PX

Eider Close

CT65TE

Canterbury Road

CT65QB

Station Road

CT68TX

Western Avenue

CT65RG

Kings Road

CT65RX

Canterbury Road

CT68QF

Sea Street

CT65PT

Beach Street

CT65SR

Park Road

CT65HN

East Street

CT68QD

The Willows

CT65BP

Underdown Road

CT65LG

High Street

CT65RW

Hanover Street

CT68RG

St Georges Terrace

CT65EB

Mortimer Street

CT68HP

Carlton Hill

CT65SL

Arkley Road

CT65UE

St Augustines Court

CT68PZ

Sea Street

CT65PJ

Mortimer Street

CT65QE

Brunswick Square

CT65EZ

Mortimer Street

CT68HG

West Hill Road

CT65NY

Hanover Square

CT65AR

South Road

CT65EY

Bank Street

CT68UB

Oxenden Park Drive

CT65LP

Richmond Street

CT68SE

Selsea Avenue

CT69AZ

Heron

CT65DG

Canterbury Road

CT68JA

Western Esplanade

CT65TR

Eddington Lane

CT68RZ

The Broadway

CT68TD

Oxenden Street

CT68SH

Albany Drive

CT68DW

Clarence Road

CT68RH

St Georges Terrace

CT68TS

Clarence Street

CT65JD

Charles Street

CT68SR

The Broadway

CT68HJ

Bournemouth Drive

CT68RT

The Broadway

CT68BF

Minster Drive

CT65DQ

Canterbury Road

CT65QF

Brunswick Square

CT68HY

The Broadway

CT66AA

Mickleburgh Hill

CT68TT

Pier Avenue

CT65NR

William Street

CT66AU

Beacon Hill

CT65AQ

High Street

CT65BE

Cavendish Road

CT65QL

Spenser Road

CT68QW

Fleetwood Avenue

CT65HL

East Street

CT65GW

Harlequin Close

CT68PJ

Cross Street

CT68TH

Clarence Road

CT65RD

Dering Road

CT65AU

Bank Street

CT68SB

Selsea Avenue

CT65BJ

Victoria Park

CT65QW

Spenser Road

CT65PR

Mortimer Street

CT68QT

St Annes Drive

CT65QZ

Cherry Gardens

CT65BF

Heron

CT65EQ

William Street

CT68HH

Bournemouth Drive

CT65TT

Eddington Lane

CT65RU

Canterbury Road

CT65SQ

Stanley Gardens

CT68HN

Carlton Hill

CT65LR

Richmond Street

CT65PU

Beach Street

CT65UQ

Bowes Lane

CT65GN

Chapel Street

Data Sources

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