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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

CT34EG

North Stream

CT34LX

Highstead

CT31RX

The List

CT34HA

The Villas

CT31UY

Bekesbourne Lane

CT20HJ

Westbere Lane

CT31XW

Court Meadows

CT34JA

The Sycamores

CT34FW

School Lane

CT34BA

Hollybush Lane

CT31SU

Orchard Close

CT34BD

Hollybush Lane

CT34GX

Little Stour & Adisham

CT31QJ

Riverside Cottages

CT34BH

Grove Road

CT31RD

Wickham Lane

CT34GJ

Hazel Court

CT31UB

Court Hill

CT34BB

Hollybush Lane

CT34GP

Stone Way

CT31XT

The Elders

CT34AW

Trenley Drive

CT34JW

Hoath Road

CT31UW

Little Stour & Adisham

CT34GN

Sturry

CT34HX

The Avenue

CT31UN

High Street

CT34AH

Stodmarsh Road

CT70JX

Island Road

CT34FY

Marley Fields

CT34DS

Hollow Street

CT20HL

Pennington Close

CT31RG

Spicers Place

CT34DT

Chislet Forstal

CT34LD

Woodview

CT34EL

North Stream

CT34FR

Hopenhall Way

CT31SB

Frognall Cottages

CT45EL

Bekesbourne Lane

CT34DW

Abingdon Grove

CT34ED

Boyden Gate Hill

CT31RB

Baye Lane

CT31SL

Seaton

CT31UD

Church Road

CT31RL

The Street

CT31RJ

The Street

CT31UP

Wingham Road

CT31RW

Seaton Road Cottages

CT34EF

Forge Lane

CT34JR

Knaves Ash

CT31TT

Court Hill

CT34BY

Chislet Park Farm Cottages

CT31QU

School Lane

CT31TD

The Hill

CT31SS

The Maltings

CT34HS

Shaftesbury Road

CT34DE

Island Road

CT34JF

Maple Court

CT34HZ

Maple Gardens

CT34DP

Nethergong Hill

CT34LT

Ford

CT31XS

Church Road

CT34DR

Sandpit Hill

CT31TE

Evenhill Road

CT34EU

St Albans Road

CT34DX

Six Bells Cottages

CT34AG

Stodmarsh Road

CT31UL

Nargate Close

CT34HD

Island Road

CT34EZ

The Poplars

CT34DY

Chitty Lane

Data Sources

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