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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

CT34DD

Island Road

CT34DS

Hollow Street

CT34LE

Old Tree

CT34EF

Forge Lane

CT66XA

Buttercup Walk

CT34BZ

Island Road

CT34EN

North Stream

CT66QJ

Gainsborough Drive

CT34DU

Court Cottages

CT66SS

Cherry Blossom Drive

CT66RU

Rosebery Avenue

CT34LD

Woodview

CT34JS

Hicks Forstal Road

CT34JX

Marley Lane

CT66RZ

Wallis Court

CT34DR

Sandpit Hill

CT34DN

Nethergong Hill

CT66QP

Hogarth Close

CT34DY

Chitty Lane

CT34JN

Hoath Road

CT34DF

Island Road

CT34LL

Maypole Lane

CT66RW

Reculver Close

CT34EQ

North Stream

CT66RH

Priest Fields

CT66SL

Keat Farm Close

CT66RN

Bishopstone Lane

CT66RS

Kingston Close

CT34EB

Church Lane

CT34LN

Maypole

CT66FJ

Wisteria Way

CT66RY

Rowland Crescent

CT66RB

Hillborough Drive

CT66RA

Bishopstone Lane

CT66TG

Maystreet

CT66TQ

May Street

CT66RR

Reculver Road

CT34LX

Highstead

CT34FW

School Lane

CT66XG

Hogweed Way

CT34LR

Millbank

CT66TD

Sweechbridge Road

CT34DZ

Chitty Lane

CT66TP

May Street

CT34DQ

Becketts Wood

CT34LT

Ford

Data Sources

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