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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

CT20HE

Bushy Hill Road

CT34DU

Court Cottages

CT34LG

Shelvingford

CT34JP

Hoath Road

CT31RQ

The Green

CT31SH

Hollybush Lane

CT34DQ

Becketts Wood

CT34FG

Judd Road

CT31XG

Garrington

CT20EW

Staines Hill

CT34LE

Old Tree

CT31SG

Grove Road

CT34FN

Collier Walk

CT31QT

The Street

CT20EX

Island Road

CT34EW

Island Road

CT31RR

The Street

CT34BN

Grove Ferry Road

CT31XE

Bekesbourne Lane

CT31UA

Church Road

CT31XA

School Path

CT34HR

The Avenue

CT34JJ

Miners Way

CT34JN

Hoath Road

CT31TL

Canterbury Road

CT34LF

Hollow Road

CT31FR

The List

CT34LL

Maypole Lane

CT34EB

Church Lane

CT34FA

Polo Field Drive

CT34LY

Under The Wood

CT31TG

Pineside Road

CT34DJ

St Marys Gardens

CT31XX

Court Meadows

CT34EA

Chitty Lane

CT45EA

Bekesbourne Lane

CT31TP

Jubilee Road

CT31RY

Grove Road

CT34EQ

North Stream

CT34BP

Grove Ferry Hill

CT34AT

Stodmarsh Road

CT31UH

Nargate Street

CT31RE

Wickham Road

CT34HU

Ash Crescent

CT34FQ

Hersing Way

CT31TZ

St Vincents Close

CT31RH

Wickham Court Lane

CT31QH

Bluebell Avenue

CT34DA

Island Road

CT31TJ

Hillcrest Road

CT34FD

Longwall Lane

CT34EE

North Stream

CT34HN

The Oaks

CT20HG

Walnut Tree Lane

CT31US

Little Stour & Adisham

CT34FP

Pond View Close

CT34DN

Nethergong Hill

CT34JH

Sparrow Way

CT34NH

Thomas Way

CT34EJ

Reynolds Lane

CT34AZ

Hollybush Lane

CT31XQ

Bekesbourne Lane

CT31TU

Church Road

CT31FT

Bourne Drive

CT34AE

Littlebourne Road

CT31SN

Seaton

CT34FU

Black Horse Lane

CT31UX

Newing Close

CT31QN

The Street

CT31SY

Rose Acre Road

CT34LU

Ford Hill

CT34BE

Little Stour & Adisham

CT31TB

The Hill

CT31SQ

Grove Road

CT34EN

North Stream

CT34JU

Barn Close

CT34GU

Sturry

CT31TX

Court Hill

CT34HG

Island Road

CT34DD

Island Road

CT34BG

Burnt House Hill

CT31RS

The Street

CT31SA

Grove Road

CT31LY

Duckpitts Cottages

CT34DH

Grove Ferry Hill

CT31TY

St Vincents Close

CT20HP

Staines Hill

CT34JZ

Thomas Way

CT31NB

Bramling Road

CT34GB

Blackthorn Road

CT31FF

Nargate Street

CT34BU

Chequer Tree Close

CT34GT

Walnut Way

CT31ST

High Street

CT31RF

Mill Close

CT31SX

High Street

CT31RZ

Wickham Court Lane

CT20HH

Westbere Lane

CT31TS

Court Hill

CT34LH

Old Tree Road

Data Sources

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