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About

Reculver ward encompasses the coastal village of Reculver and its surrounding rural land on the northeastern edge of the Canterbury district. The area is defined by its position where the River Wantsum channel meets the Thames Estuary, creating a landscape of marshes and farmland. The prominent ruins of the medieval Reculver Towers, built within a former Roman fort, stand as a historic landmark on the shoreline.

The economy has traditional ties to agriculture and fishing, with the coastline supporting wildlife habitats. The Saxon Shore Way long-distance path follows the sea wall here, attracting walkers. The village itself is a small, linear settlement along the main road, with local services centred around the church and a pub, maintaining a quiet, residential character separate from the city.

Area overview

On average Reculver has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 94 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 Reculver is £56,290 per year. There are 3 schools in Reculver: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Reculver is home to around 4,382 people, with a population density of about 140.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Reculver Population
4,382
Population density
140.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.1(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.17(+56%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.41(+77%)
Other crime
7.76(+311%)
Other theft
7.3(+30%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,170
95.12%
Other White
75
1.71%
White and Asian (mixed)
26
0.59%
Irish
20
0.46%
Indian
17
0.39%
Total population: 4,384

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,004
26.77%
No qualifications
779
20.77%
Level 3 (A level)
597
15.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
540
14.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
437
11.65%
Total 16+ residents: 3,751

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
923
49.81%
Owns with a mortgage
561
30.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
177
9.55%
Social rents from council
56
3.02%
Other forms of private rent
50
2.7%
Total households: 1,853

Property prices in Reculver

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £344,875 in Reculver area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,500 up to £810,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Reculver 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 Reculver over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£437,498
Semi-Detached24£341,582
Terraced14£294,750

10 years median price trend in Reculver

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

All postcodes in Reculver

CT66RE

Bishopstone Drive

CT66RJ

Bishopstone Lane

CT34DB

Stour Valley Close

CT66TB

Sweechbridge Road

CT34BX

Aberdeen Close

CT66XF

Mayweed Place

CT34LW

Maypole

CT66SU

Cherry Blossom Drive

CT66TE

Sweechbridge Road

CT66RL

Bishopstone Lane

CT66XD

Clover Street

CT34FY

Marley Fields

CT66SP

Reculver Lane

CT34DL

The Glen

CT66JS

Kittiwake Close

CT34JP

Hoath Road

CT34LU

Ford Hill

CT34LZ

Under The Wood

CT66RT

Richmond Drive

CT66QY

Pine Walk

CT34LP

Millbank

CT66HF

Plover Close

CT66TR

Manor Close

CT66RF

Manor Road

CT34EA

Chitty Lane

CT34ED

Boyden Gate Hill

CT34DX

Six Bells Cottages

CT34NF

Hall Place

CT66XN

Marigold Close

CT66QU

Seaville Drive

CT34EE

North Stream

CT34EJ

Reynolds Lane

CT34JY

Marley Lane

CT66HG

Cormorant Way

CT66TT

Brook Lane

CT66FH

Magnolia Walk

CT66RP

Bishopstone Lane

CT34LA

The Row

CT66RQ

Barnes Way

CT34LH

Old Tree Road

CT34DE

Island Road

CT34EH

Reculver

CT66QS

Reculver Road

CT66QQ

Wantsum Close

CT67AA

Heart In Hand Road

CT66TH

Tomay Cottages

CT66SY

Brook Lane

CT66QH

Gainsborough Drive

CT34LF

Hollow Road

CT34LG

Shelvingford

CT66XJ

Cornflower Park

CT66NT

Petrel Close

CT34DA

Island Road

CT66TL

Hawthorn Corner

CT34EW

Island Road

CT66QT

Kingston Close

CT34DH

Grove Ferry Hill

CT34DT

Chislet Forstal

CT66FQ

Camelia Crescent

CT66NZ

Neville Road

CT66RG

Haven Drive

CT66QZ

Fairfax Drive

CT34JW

Hoath Road

CT66XE

Campion Avenue

CT34EL

North Stream

CT66FB

Cherry Blossom Drive

CT34DG

Island Road

CT66SX

Cherry Blossom Drive

CT66RD

Hillborough Drive

CT66SZ

Brook Lane

CT66TN

Maystreet

CT66XB

Forget Me Not Lane

CT34DW

Abingdon Grove

CT34EP

Chapel Lane

CT34JU

Barn Close

CT34DJ

St Marys Gardens

CT70JX

Island Road

CT66TJ

Vauxhall Villas

CT66XP

Reculver

CT66QX

The Paddocks

CT66HQ

Puffin Road

CT66EZ

Brook Lane

CT66XH

Harebell Hill

CT66HE

Sanderling Road

CT66TA

Cherry Blossom Drive

CT34JT

Church Road

CT66FR

Rose Way

CT66XQ

Thistle Close

CT34EG

North Stream

CT34LJ

Maypole Lane

CT34JR

Knaves Ash

CT34LS

Ford

CT66SR

Reculver Road

CT66HZ

Sanderling Road

CT66RX

Barnes Way

CT34DP

Nethergong Hill

CT66FD

Rhododendron Close

CT66ST

Cherry Blossom Drive

CT34LY

Under The Wood

CT66LF

Fulmar Way

Data Sources

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