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About

Nailbourne ward lies on the southeastern edge of Canterbury, primarily defined by residential streets and local amenities. The area is named after the River Little Stour, historically called the Nailbourne, which is a winterbourne stream that flows intermittently through the ward's landscape. Housing consists largely of post-war estates and some older terraced homes, serving a settled community with several schools and neighbourhood shops.

A notable feature is the presence of the Canterbury Rugby Football Club grounds, providing a focal point for local sport. The ward includes the suburban area of Hales Place and is bordered by open farmland to the south, offering a transition from city to countryside. The erratic flow of the Nailbourne stream itself characterises the local geography, its chalk bed often dry for much of the year.

Area overview

On average Nailbourne has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Nailbourne is £64,182 per year. There are 2 schools in Nailbourne: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Nailbourne is home to around 3,916 people, with a population density of about 96.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Nailbourne Population
3,916
Population density
96.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.88(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.96(+54%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.94(-27%)
Vehicle crime
7.15(+93%)
Other theft
4.85(-14%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,560
90.93%
Other White
150
3.83%
White and Asian (mixed)
43
1.1%
Irish
37
0.95%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
25
0.64%
Total population: 3,915

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,384
41.44%
No qualifications
508
15.21%
Level 3 (A level)
505
15.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
426
12.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
289
8.65%
Total 16+ residents: 3,340

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
858
51.94%
Owns with a mortgage
475
28.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
167
10.11%
Social rents from council
74
4.48%
Other forms of private rent
51
3.09%
Total households: 1,652

Property prices in Nailbourne

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Nailbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Nailbourne 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 Nailbourne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£497,500
Flats1£165,000
Semi-Detached12£392,500
Terraced12£253,750

10 years median price trend in Nailbourne

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nailbourne.

All postcodes in Nailbourne

CT46HZ

The Street

CT46PT

The Causeway

CT46PJ

Out Elmstead Lane

CT45JU

Conyngham Lane

CT45TW

Riverside Mews

CT45JD

Station Cottages

CT46PG

Out Elmstead Lane

CT46PA

The Street

CT45LP

Union Road

CT46QQ

Farm House Close

CT46JA

Nailbourne Close

CT46HY

Church Lane

CT46HA

Adisham Road

CT46PD

Rectory Lane

CT46FG

The Street

CT45AX

Bridge Hill

CT45JL

Woodgate

CT45AU

Beech Hill

CT45NA

Dering Road

CT46QL

Crookenden Place

CT45LD

Brewery Lane

CT46QS

Church Lane

CT46HU

Covet Lane

CT46PW

Nailbourne

CT46JG

Whitelocks Close

CT46PZ

Railway Hill

CT45JB

Crows Camp Road

CT45BN

Riverside Close

CT45AJ

Station Road

CT46NY

The Street

CT46SD

Wick Lane

CT45BH

Bourne Park Road

CT46HN

Dover Road

CT46JJ

Marley Lane

CT46SU

Forstal Road

CT46JE

The Street

CT46SH

Firs Road

CT46HD

Nailbourne

CT46SE

Westcourt Lane

CT45AT

Meadow Close

CT46QJ

Fox Way

CT45AP

Lynton Place

CT46NZ

The Street

CT46HR

Black Robin Lane

CT45LL

Mill Lane

CT45NB

Filmer Road

CT46QD

Derringstone Hill

CT46PX

Railway Hill

CT46HL

Out Elmstead Lane

CT45LA

High Street

CT46QT

Church Lane

CT45LE

Bridgeford Way

CT46NU

The Shrubbery

CT45LY

Windmill Close

CT46JX

Waterworks Cottages

CT45HY

Park Lane

CT45LB

High Street

CT46HB

The Street

CT46PP

The Grove

CT46PS

Old Valley Road

CT46LA

Railway Hill

CT45LF

Brewery Lane

CT46HT

Bonny Bush Hill

CT45AS

Bridge Hill

CT46JP

Nailbourne

CT46JL

Westwood Road

CT46SG

Wick Lane

CT46EQ

Lynsore Bottom

CT45LH

Mill Lane

CT46JR

Covet Lane

CT45JY

High Street

CT46QR

Church Lane

CT46NX

Valley Road

CT46JB

The Street

CT45BD

Higham Lane

CT45TN

Riverside Close

CT45AB

Nailbourne

CT45LU

Green Court

CT46EH

Bursted Hill

CT46LE

Green Hills

CT45BB

Higham Lane

CT46LQ

Brickfield Road

CT45ND

Dering Close

CT45NH

Churchill Close

CT46QW

Birch Court

CT46HS

Black Robin Lane

CT45JA

Charlton Park

CT45HX

The Street

CT46PN

Valley Road

CT46SP

Forstal Road

CT45AL

Station Road

CT46SF

Wick Lane

CT46LG

Gravel Castle Road

CT45HZ

The Street

CT46QA

South Barham Road

CT45HP

Bridge Hill

CT45NJ

The Close

CT46QE

Derringstone Downs

CT46JN

Westwood Road

CT46PE

Rectory Lane

Data Sources

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