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Heron

England / South East / Canterbury / Heron

About

Heron Ward is a residential area in Canterbury, located to the northwest of the city center. It is bordered by the A2 road and includes parts of the University of Kent campus. The ward features a mix of housing, from student accommodations to family homes, with green spaces like Giles Lane Meadow providing open areas for recreation.

The area is well-connected, with bus routes linking it to Canterbury city center and nearby towns. Local amenities include shops, schools, and healthcare facilities, catering to both students and long-term residents. Heron Ward’s proximity to the university gives it a youthful atmosphere, while quieter streets offer a more suburban feel. The mix of urban and natural elements makes it a practical place to live for different demographics.

Area overview

On average Heron has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Heron is £34,476 per year. There are 3 schools in Heron: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

102

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

1/10

Social housing

8.8%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Heron Population

13,272

Population density

4,868.3 per km²

Demographics

British

12,015

90.53%

Other White

374

2.82%

Irish

121

0.91%

Other Asian

109

0.82%

Other

0.72%

Total population: 13,272

Housing

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 169 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Heron area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £930,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	48	£432,500	£278,750	£351,250	£541,250	£609,750
Flats	53	£153,000	£75,600	£115,000	£210,000	£361,600
Semi-Detached	44	£344,500	£240,750	£284,250	£386,499	£507,000
Terraced	24	£301,000	£250,750	£270,000	£355,500	£398,496

10 years price trend in Heron

All postcodes in Heron

CT65RZ

Canterbury Road

CT68PZ

Sea Street

CT68QE

Sea Street

CT68QQ

Fleetwood Avenue

CT68SW

York Close

CT68TY

Linden Avenue

CT69AZ

Herne Bay South & Greenhill

CT65AX

High Street

CT65QZ

Cherry Gardens

CT65HP

Canterbury Road

CT65HR

Canterbury Road

CT65LL

King's Road

CT65NA

Station Road

CT65SL

Arkley Road

CT65XA

King's Road

CT67TL

Bullockstone Road

CT68QJ

Sandown Drive

CT68QN

Bognor Drive

CT68SF

Selsea Avenue

CT68TD

Clarence Street

CT65BU

Beach Street

CT65DR

East Street

CT65JE

Charles Street

CT65JJ

Central Parade

CT65JN

Central Parade

CT65JQ

Beach Street

CT65PS

Market Street

CT65SB

Canterbury Road

CT65TH

Roselea Avenue

CT68QF

Central Avenue

CT68EX

The Broadway

CT68HJ

Bournemouth Drive

CT68PW

Albany Drive

CT65DB

Cavendish Road

CT65DD

Herne Bay Parade

CT65HT

Central Parade

CT65LQ

Beach Street

CT65NB

Station Road

CT65NU

William Street

CT65RP

King's Road

CT65TW

Herne Bay South & Greenhill

CT68BQ

Sea Street

CT68HY

The Broadway

CT68PU

Albany Drive

CT68RU

Central Avenue

CT68TA

Avenue Road

CT68TP

Clarence Street

CT65AW

Bank Street

CT65EA

Bank Street

CT65EX

Bank Street

CT68PH

Pier Avenue

CT68SN

York Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail