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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,000 up to £1,225,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne 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 Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached25£302,500
Terraced12£272,500
Flats6£185,000
Detached32£657,500

10 years median price trend in Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne.

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: 16/05/2026.