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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 65 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
3/10
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
31.92(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.96(+55%)
Vehicle crime
8.43(+122%)
Other theft
7.15(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.64(-43%)
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 £350,000 in Nailbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,925,000.

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
Detached11£626,500
Flats2£190,000
Semi-Detached14£340,000
Terraced12£243,750

10 years median price trend in Nailbourne

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

All postcodes in Nailbourne

CT46SP

Forstal Road

CT46JE

The Street

CT45AT

Meadow Close

CT45BD

Higham Lane

CT45JD

Station Cottages

CT46PU

Lochee Villas

CT45LU

Green Court

CT45LN

Union Road

CT46NZ

The Street

CT46QJ

Fox Way

CT46QL

Crookenden Place

CT46QU

Canterbury Road

CT45LJ

Bourne View

CT45LW

Union Road

CT45AS

Bridge Hill

CT46EQ

Lynsore Bottom

CT46JR

Covet Lane

CT46HY

Church Lane

CT46PZ

Railway Hill

CT46PX

Railway Hill

CT46SF

Wick Lane

CT45BG

Bridge Hill

CT45LR

Saxon Road

CT46HP

Ileden Lane

CT46HX

Church Lane

CT46JF

Greenacre

CT45AE

Bekesbourne Road

CT45BJ

Bourne Park

CT46JX

Waterworks Cottages

CT45JX

Conyngham Lane

CT46PN

Valley Road

CT45AX

Bridge Hill

CT45LY

Windmill Close

CT46JH

Marley Lane

CT46LA

Railway Hill

CT46LN

Elham Valley Road

CT46DQ

Elham Valley Road

CT46HJ

Dover Road

CT45DS

The Cedars

CT46JJ

Marley Lane

CT45HZ

The Street

CT46QW

Birch Court

CT45HS

The Street

CT46LE

Green Hills

CT45AJ

Station Road

CT46JB

The Street

CT46PP

The Grove

CT46SL

The Place

CT45LT

Western Avenue

CT46PD

Rectory Lane

CT46PS

Old Valley Road

CT46QS

Church Lane

CT46SB

Wick Lane

CT46SN

Nethersole Road

CT45LF

Brewery Lane

CT46HL

Out Elmstead Lane

CT46PB

Church Lane

CT46PH

Out Elmstead Lane

CT46SG

Wick Lane

CT46SR

Gravel Castle Hill

CT46JU

Covet Lane

CT46PY

Railway Hill

CT45AH

Roman Road

CT46HG

Church Lane

CT46LQ

Brickfield Road

CT46EH

Bursted Hill

CT46FG

The Street

CT46HT

Bonny Bush Hill

CT45LG

Mill Lane

CT45LL

Mill Lane

CT46HU

Covet Lane

CT46QR

Church Lane

CT46PT

The Causeway

CT46HR

Black Robin Lane

CT46QQ

Farm House Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.