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About

Sturry ward encompasses a mix of residential and rural landscapes on the northeastern edge of Canterbury. The area includes the village of Sturry itself, which functions as a local service centre with shops and schools, alongside the neighbouring hamlet of Fordwich. The River Stour flows through the ward, defining much of its southern boundary and providing a distinct natural feature.

The ward contains significant areas of farmland and open space, contributing to a less dense character than the city centre. Fordwich holds the distinction of being England's smallest town by population, with its historic town hall situated by the river. Transport links are defined by the main road and railway line connecting to Canterbury and the coast, while the presence of the University of Kent's northern campus adds an institutional element to the local setting.

Area overview

On average Sturry has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sturry is £53,899 per year. There are 4 schools in Sturry: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Sturry is home to around 8,217 people, with a population density of about 420.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sturry Population
8,217
Population density
420.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.87(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.85(+21%)
Shoplifting
9.13(+14%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.42(+15%)
Other theft
7.06(+26%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,107
86.45%
Other White
310
3.77%
Other Asian
106
1.29%
Indian
99
1.2%
African
88
1.07%
Total population: 8,221

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,050
30.64%
No qualifications
1,385
20.7%
Level 3 (A level)
1,065
15.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
927
13.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
663
9.91%
Total 16+ residents: 6,690

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,363
40.59%
Owns with a mortgage
1,113
33.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
376
11.2%
Social rents from council
278
8.28%
Other social rented
118
3.51%
Total households: 3,358

Property prices in Sturry

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Sturry area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £2,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sturry 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 Sturry over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£537,500
Flats10£158,500
Semi-Detached50£305,000
Terraced16£271,250

10 years median price trend in Sturry

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

All postcodes in Sturry

CT20DU

Well Lane

CT34EZ

The Poplars

CT20FR

Sturry

CT20QX

Sweechgate

CT20ED

Island Road

CT20FT

Sturry

CT20BA

Chafy Crescent

CT34NA

Hicks Forstal Road

CT20TW

Old School Close

CT34FH

Hewer Lane

CT67LQ

West Blean House

CT20JL

Cedar Road

CT20ER

Staines Hill

CT20NB

Chestnut Drive

CT20NN

Deansway Avenue

CT34NB

Calcott

CT34JZ

Thomas Way

CT20JH

Risdon Close

CT20HN

Sturry

CT20BL

The Hamels

CT34HP

The Elms

CT34EU

St Albans Road

CT20LN

Alice Drive

CT67LH

Canterbury Road

CT34HY

The Avenue

CT20AS

Mill Road

CT20QG

Chapel Lane

CT20NH

Sturry Hill

CT20PY

Dengrove Park

CT20TY

Old Vicarage Garden

CT20BG

Mill Road

CT20JX

Stonerock Close

CT34HS

Shaftesbury Road

CT20FJ

Badger Crescent

CT20AL

Mill Road

CT20GX

Yaffle Hill

CT34EY

South View

CT20AJ

Mill Road

CT20GZ

Sturry

CT20FG

Fox Lane

CT20HW

Sturry

CT34HJ

North View

CT20LX

Oakwood Road

CT20BX

King Street

CT20NJ

Herne Bay Road

CT20QR

Sweechgate

CT34HA

The Villas

CT34FQ

Hersing Way

CT34HR

The Avenue

CT20JD

Meadow Road

CT20PJ

Ince Road

CT34EX

St Albans Road

CT20QT

Barnets Lane

CT34GW

Brakeman Road

CT34FL

Cage Gardens

CT34FJ

Lakehill Road

CT34AR

Stodmarsh Road

CT20DA

King Street

CT20HH

Westbere Lane

CT20DQ

Yew Tree Gardens

CT20EG

Island Road

CT20HS

Delaware Close

CT20GQ

Sturry

CT34GE

Larch Close

CT34HW

Sutton Road

CT20DW

High Street

CT34FT

Island Road

CT20JS

Babs Oak Hill

CT20AP

Mill Road

CT34HZ

Maple Gardens

CT34GB

Blackthorn Road

CT20QN

Mayton Lane

CT20ND

Sturry Court Mews

CT20ET

Staines Hill

CT20AA

Providence Place

CT20AR

Mill Road

CT34JD

Island Road

CT20PB

Copt Close

CT20LY

Hoades Wood Road

CT20FN

Ottoline Road

CT20DN

High Street

CT34NH

Thomas Way

CT20LT

Laburnum Lane

CT34FG

Judd Road

CT20LW

Sturry

CT20HD

Bredlands Lane

CT20QS

Barnetts Lane

CT20LP

Hawe Lane

CT34GJ

Hazel Court

CT20BD

High Street

CT20NQ

Sturry Hill

CT34HX

The Avenue

CT20GP

Sturry

CT20AY

Church Lane

CT20LZ

Hoades Wood Road

CT20QW

Hackington Road

CT20QL

Heel Lane

CT20LJ

Hawe Lane

CT20AZ

Church Lane

CT34FD

Longwall Lane

Data Sources

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