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Reculver

England / South East / Canterbury / Reculver

About

Reculver is a coastal ward in Canterbury, located along the northeastern edge of the district. The area is known for its historic landmarks, including the ruins of Reculver Towers, a former Roman fort and medieval church. The ward stretches along the Thames Estuary, offering views of the sea and marshland. It includes the villages of Reculver and Hillborough, with a mix of residential areas and open countryside.

The ward has a small population, with a focus on rural and coastal living. Local amenities include a few shops, pubs, and a primary school. The Reculver Country Park attracts visitors with its walking trails and wildlife. The area is connected to Canterbury by road, but public transport options are limited. Reculver’s quiet setting makes it a contrast to the busier urban centres nearby.

Area overview

On average Reculver has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Reculver is £46,706 per year. There are 3 schools in Reculver: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

3/10

Social housing

6.7%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Reculver Population

4,382

Population density

140.5 per km²

Demographics

British

4,170

95.12%

Other White

1.71%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.59%

Irish

0.46%

Indian

0.39%

Total population: 4,384

Housing

Owns outright

923

49.81%

Owns with a mortgage

561

30.28%

Private landlord or letting agency

177

9.55%

Social rents from council

3.02%

Other forms of private rent

2.7%

Total households: 1,853

Property prices in Reculver

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Reculver area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,500 up to £970,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	31	£445,000	£350,000	£391,000	£545,000	£792,500
Semi-Detached	15	£330,000	£292,000	£321,250	£339,748	£347,400
Terraced	9	£275,000	£146,700	£170,500	£310,000	£317,500

10 years price trend in Reculver

All postcodes in Reculver

CT66NZ

Neville Road

CT66RQ

Barnes Way

CT34DE

Island Road

CT66FD

Rhododendron Close

CT66QP

Gainsborough Drive

CT66QT

Kingston Close

CT66RW

Reculver Close

CT66XH

Beltinge & Bishopstone

CT34BX

Aberdeen Close

CT34BZ

Aberdeen Close

CT34LR

Ford Hill

CT34LJ

Maypole Lane

CT67AA

Heart In Hand Road

CT66FJ

Wisteria Way

CT66QJ

Gainsborough Drive

CT66RD

Hillborough Drive

CT66TG

Maystreet

CT34DS

Church Lane

CT34LS

Ford Hill

CT66TQ

Fowler's Drove

CT34EB

Chapel Lane

CT34ED

Poachers End

CT34EH

Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne

CT34LD

Church Road

CT66TB

Neville Road

CT66RG

Haven Drive

CT66SL

Keat Farm Close

CT34DJ

St Mary's Gardens

CT34LL

Maypole Lane

CT66XB

Beltinge & Bishopstone

CT34DW

Abingdon Grove

CT34FY

Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne

CT34JS

Hicks Forstal Road

CT34JX

Marley Lane

CT66FH

Magnolia Walk

CT66LF

Fulmar Way

CT66QQ

Fairfax Drive

CT66SS

Cherry Blossom Drive

CT34DH

Becketts Wood

CT34EG

Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne

CT34EP

Snake Drove

CT66FB

Cherry Blossom Drive

CT66RP

Bishopstone Lane

CT66RT

Richmond Drive

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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