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Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne

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About

Hoath, Hersden and Littlebourne form a string of parishes to the east of Canterbury, set into a mix of arable fields, hedgerows and lanes. Hoath retains its medieval parish church at the village core and a pattern of small lanes and farms that reflect long-established field boundaries. Hersden developed in the 20th century as housing for workers at Chislet Colliery, and traces of that industrial past remain in street patterns and reclaimed land from the mine. Littlebourne sits around a central green and parish church, with cottages and later housing framing village streets rather than a single estate plan.

Local life is organised through parish councils, a village hall in each settlement and community groups that use the network of footpaths linking fields and woods. Primary school provision and small shops are focused in Littlebourne while allotments, sports pitches and playing fields provide shared space across the parishes. Birdlife and hedgerow mammals are common along ditch lines, and seasonal events — village fetes, harvest gatherings and memorial services — mark the calendar for residents.

Area overview

On average Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 6.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne is £58,085 per year. There are 5 schools in Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne is home to around 6,525 people, with a population density of about 110.5 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne Population
6,525
Population density
110.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.9(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.36(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.05(+9%)
Other crime
3.98(+111%)
Vehicle crime
3.83(+3%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,656
86.68%
Other White
302
4.63%
Indian
86
1.32%
Other Asian
69
1.06%
White and Asian (mixed)
59
0.9%
Total population: 6,525

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,975
36.61%
No qualifications
905
16.77%
Level 3 (A level)
849
15.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
725
13.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
499
9.25%
Total 16+ residents: 5,395

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
975
38.27%
Owns with a mortgage
854
33.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
310
12.17%
Social rents from council
189
7.42%
Other social rented
105
4.12%
Total households: 2,548

Property prices in Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne

Median price£410,000
Price per sq ft£352
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£293K – £506K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £352 per square foot) in Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £1,225,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£550,000£366
Semi-Detached23£317,000£305
Terraced9£275,000£299
Flats6£185,000£295

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£385,000£127,500£270,000£226,250
2017£388,750£149,000£241,750£212,500
2018£422,500£145,750£267,500£245,500
2019£655,000£165,000£272,250£230,000
2020£452,500£153,000£275,000£235,750
2021£517,500£149,000£325,000£240,000
2022£532,498£167,500£374,995£320,000
2023£489,995£174,000£373,000£327,495
2024£525,000£225,000£332,500£256,500
2025£550,000£160,000£340,000£285,000
2026£438,750£186,000£302,500£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£290£243£241£280
2017£293£237£287£275
2018£326£245£297£259
2019£358£250£302£298
2020£338£273£326£324
2021£356£272£354£317
2022£391£285£358£329
2023£366£291£377£368
2024£337£317£333£307
2025£367£295£327£299
2026£353£250£299£299
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne

Is Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne safe?

Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne?

The median sale price in Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne is £410,000 (about £352 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne?

Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne has 5 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 4 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne?

Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne sits around rank 17,933 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne?

The average household income in Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne is around £58,085 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne

CT31QL

Drill Lane

CT34LP

Millbank

CT34AS

Stodmarsh Road

CT34DG

Island Road

CT34HJ

North View

CT31NN

Wingham Well Lane

CT67AA

Heart In Hand Road

CT31LZ

Cherville Lane

CT34FH

Hewer Lane

CT20HA

Church Lane

CT34EY

South View

CT31SE

Grove Road

CT34FE

Coalfield Close

CT31XJ

Bekesbourne Lane

CT31QQ

Ickham Court Farm

CT31QW

The Street

CT34LB

Chislet Close

CT34HF

South View

CT34BF

Claremont Way

CT34DL

The Glen

CT31RN

The Street

CT34JD

Island Road

CT34FS

The Marshes

CT31QX

School Lane

CT34AF

Littlebourne Road

CT34FL

Cage Gardens

CT34GW

Brakeman Road

CT34HW

Sutton Road

CT31FW

Wenderton Way

CT31UZ

Bekesbourne Lane

CT34DB

Stour Valley Close

CT34GF

The Avenue

CT34JT

Church Road

CT34FT

Island Road

CT31RA

Wingham Road

CT34AX

Swanton Lane

CT34HT

The Firs

CT31QG

Cherry Orchard

CT34FJ

Lakehill Road

CT34LA

The Row

CT31SP

Hazel Lane

CT31SD

Grove Road

CT31QS

The Street

CT34FB

Hoplands Road

CT31NA

Bramling Road

CT31TR

Jubilee Road

CT31TF

Evenhill Road

CT34BJ

Grove Road

CT34EH

Reculver

CT34HL

The Avenue

CT34AU

Hollybush Lane

CT34HE

South View

CT31UE

Elmleigh Road

CT34FF

Pitman Road

CT34LW

Maypole

CT31RU

Seaton

CT31SJ

Grove Road

CT34GA

Blackthorn Road

CT31UR

Lee Priory

CT34HQ

Canterbury Industrial Park

CT31RP

The Street

CT34NF

Hall Place

CT34GE

Larch Close

CT31UU

The Green

CT34LN

Maypole

CT31QP

The Street

CT34DF

Island Road

CT31UJ

Nargate Street

CT34LR

Millbank

CT34BZ

Island Road

CT34AY

Little Stour & Adisham

CT34JS

Hicks Forstal Road

CT34LQ

Miners Way

CT34GD

Acacia Drive

CT31FX

Willow Drive

CT34AP

Stodmarsh Road

CT20ET

Staines Hill

CT34EX

St Albans Road

CT34BL

Grove Road

CT34AL

Island Road

CT34EP

Chapel Lane

CT31RT

The Street

CT34LS

Ford

CT31QR

The Street

CT34HH

East View

CT34JY

Marley Lane

CT34AN

The Mount

CT31TA

The Hill

CT34LJ

Maypole Lane

CT34JX

Marley Lane

CT31XU

Builders Square

CT34BX

Aberdeen Close

CT31TH

Yew Tree Court

CT34HY

The Avenue

CT31TN

Canterbury Road

CT31QY

Treasury View

CT34HP

The Elms

CT31SF

Birch Road

CT34DZ

Chitty Lane

CT34LZ

Under The Wood

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.