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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

CT68QQ

Sea Street

CT68SW

York Close

CT69AZ

Heron

CT65BB

Cavendish Road

CT65JL

Central Parade

CT68TY

Linden Avenue

CT65AX

High Street

CT65HP

Canterbury Road

CT65QZ

Cherry Gardens

CT65SL

Arkley Road

CT65XA

King's Road

CT67TL

Bullockstone Road

CT68QN

Fleetwood Avenue

CT68TD

Oxenden Street

CT65HR

Canterbury Road

CT65LL

Richmond Street

CT65NA

Station Road

CT68QJ

Sandown Drive

CT68SF

Selsea Avenue

CT65DR

East Street

CT65JE

Charles Street

CT65JQ

Central Parade

CT65PS

Mortimer Street

CT65TH

Roselea Avenue

CT68EX

The Broadway

CT65DD

Heron

CT65HT

Central Parade

CT65NB

Station Road

CT65NU

William Street

CT65RP

Kings Road

CT65TW

Plenty Brook Drive

CT68BQ

Sea Street

CT68PW

Albany Drive

CT68RU

Central Avenue

CT68TA

Avenue Road

CT68TP

Clarence Street

CT65BU

Kings Road

CT65JJ

Central Parade

CT65JN

Central Parade

CT65SB

Canterbury Road

CT68HJ

Bournemouth Drive

CT68QF

Sea Street

CT65DB

Kings Road

CT65LQ

High Street

CT68HY

The Broadway

CT65AW

Bank Street

CT65EA

Bank Street

CT65EX

Mortimer Street

CT68PH

The Circus

CT68SN

York Road

CT65QU

Gordon Road

Data Sources

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