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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

CT65SS

Heron

CT65UG

Canterbury Road

CT68EY

The Broadway

CT65BT

Queen Street

CT65GW

Harlequin Close

CT65JG

Central Parade

CT65QN

Spenser Road

CT68EZ

The Broadway

CT68RP

Western Esplanade

CT68RW

Western Esplanade

CT65BF

Heron

CT65JF

Charles Street

CT65LB

High Street

CT68NN

Cross Street

CT65DA

Kings Road

CT65DQ

Canterbury Road

CT65NR

William Street

CT68BU

Western Esplanade

CT68HP

Carlton Hill

CT68NW

Southsea Drive

CT68UQ

Fernlea Avenue

CT65HU

East Cliff Parade

CT65LA

High Street

CT65NW

High Street

CT65QD

Pochard Crescent

CT65RR

Muscovy Way

CT66AR

Spenser Road

CT68BF

Minster Drive

CT68SB

Selsea Avenue

CT65JX

High Street

CT65NE

Station Road

CT65PH

Mortimer Street

CT66DB

Beltinge Road

CT68HD

Queensbridge Drive

CT68HQ

West Hill Road

CT68QA

Sea Street

CT65EJ

William Street

CT65LR

Richmond Street

CT68LR

St Louis Grove

CT65NX

Beach Street

CT65RY

Flamingo Drive

CT65DY

North Street

CT65HZ

Central Parade

CT68JE

Victoria Drive

CT65HY

Prospect Hill

CT65PP

Market Street

CT65RD

Dering Road

CT65ST

Park Road

CT65LJ

High Street

CT68UJ

Leighville Drive

CT65ND

Heron

CT68JQ

Ridgeway Cliff

CT68PT

Albany Drive

CT68SJ

Albany Drive

CT68TW

Oxenden Square

CT65JP

Central Parade

CT65PU

Beach Street

CT65QB

Station Road

CT68HH

Bournemouth Drive

CT68HW

Carlton Hill

CT65LY

Dolphin Street

CT65TT

Eddington Lane

CT65AB

Cavendish Road

CT68HE

Queensbridge Drive

CT68JA

Western Esplanade

CT68PN

Cornminster Court

CT65QH

Station Road

CT65QJ

Station Road

CT65SN

Kathryns Court

CT65TP

Orchard Road

CT68PX

Albany Drive

CT68TZ

Linden Avenue

CT65DG

Canterbury Road

CT65LX

Telford Street

CT65TF

Nurserylands

CT68UG

Fernlea Avenue

CT65PZ

Longtail Rise

CT65RE

Kings Road

CT68PP

Albany Drive

CT68SP

Sea Street

CT65GN

Chapel Street

CT65HE

Mortimer Street

CT65QX

Gordon Road

CT65TQ

Beaumanor

CT66AX

Beacon Road

CT68LS

Grand Drive

CT65HN

East Street

CT65SQ

Stanley Gardens

CT66DG

Beacon Walk

CT67PN

Greenhill Road

CT68DW

Clarence Road

CT68TJ

Montague Street

CT68TR

Pier Avenue

CT65AE

High Street

CT65AG

New Street

CT65BN

Victoria Park

CT65RU

Canterbury Road

CT65RZ

Canterbury Road

CT68PZ

Sea Street

CT68QE

Sea Street

Data Sources

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