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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

CT68QS

Fleetwood Avenue

CT65SA

Canterbury Road

CT65DJ

Canterbury Road

CT65EX

Mortimer Street

CT68HE

Queensbridge Drive

CT68RQ

St Georges Terrace

CT65NG

High Street

CT65AE

High Street

CT65SB

Canterbury Road

CT65DA

Kings Road

CT65RA

Teal Drive

CT65QA

Station Road

CT65NB

Station Road

CT65NF

Station Road

CT65TJ

Pettman Close

CT65QY

Cherry Gardens

CT65PZ

Longtail Rise

CT65RZ

Canterbury Road

CT68EX

The Broadway

CT65TH

Roselea Avenue

CT66AR

Spenser Road

CT65LL

Richmond Street

CT68QH

Sandown Drive

CT68PL

The Circus

CT65AF

High Street

CT68UF

Western Avenue

CT65SJ

Stanley Road

CT65QT

Gordon Road

CT68TP

Clarence Street

CT65UH

Priory Lane

CT66AP

Spenser Road

CT65JJ

Central Parade

CT65DY

North Street

CT69AS

Heron

CT68TU

Western Avenue

CT68RJ

Lane End

CT68EG

Heron

CT65LH

High Street

CT65NX

Beach Street

CT65PN

Mortimer Street

CT68HW

Carlton Hill

CT65NJ

Heron

CT65LJ

High Street

CT65BU

Kings Road

CT65PG

Mortimer Street

CT68TR

Pier Avenue

CT65JN

Central Parade

CT65LB

High Street

CT68PG

Pier Avenue

CT65TA

Parsonage Road

CT65DX

Mortimer Street

Data Sources

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