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.
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).
Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Heron area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £930,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 52 | £422,500 |
| Flats | 52 | £156,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £325,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £300,000 |
10 years price trend in Heron
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Canterbury Road
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Sea Street
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Sea Street
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Fleetwood Avenue
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York Close
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Linden Avenue
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Herne Bay South & Greenhill
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High Street
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Cherry Gardens
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Canterbury Road
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Canterbury Road
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King's Road
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Station Road
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Arkley Road
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King's Road
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Bullockstone Road
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Sandown Drive
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Bognor Drive
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Selsea Avenue
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Clarence Street
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Beach Street
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East Street
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Charles Street
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Central Parade
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Central Parade
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Beach Street
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Market Street
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Canterbury Road
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Roselea Avenue
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Central Avenue
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The Broadway
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Bournemouth Drive
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Albany Drive
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Cavendish Road
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Herne Bay Parade
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Central Parade
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Beach Street
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Station Road
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William Street
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King's Road
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Herne Bay South & Greenhill
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Sea Street
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The Broadway
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Albany Drive
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Central Avenue
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Avenue Road
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Clarence Street
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Bank Street
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Bank Street
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Bank Street
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Pier Avenue
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York Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.