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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

CT20JY

Popes Lane

CT20DE

The Drove

CT20DB

King Street

CT34GF

The Avenue

CT20LE

Sturry

CT20NW

Park View

CT34HL

The Avenue

CT20EY

Island Road

CT20HU

Cedar Road

CT20QB

Shalloak Road

CT20PG

River View

CT20BB

Church Lane

CT20HZ

Cedar Road

CT20EN

Staines Hill

CT20LA

Popes Lane

CT20ES

Redcot Lane

CT34GP

Stone Way

CT20FF

Montgomery Gardens

CT20EU

Staines Hill

CT20LH

Bournes Close

CT20BN

Fordwich Road

CT20JQ

Cedar Road

CT20HY

Cedar Road

CT20BQ

Blossom Court

CT20EE

Island Road

CT34HN

The Oaks

CT20NP

Park View

CT34JA

The Sycamores

CT34FZ

Herne Bay Road

CT34LQ

Miners Way

CT34HD

Island Road

CT20LR

Hoades Wood Road

CT34HG

Island Road

CT20HP

Staines Hill

CT34BF

Claremont Way

CT20PH

Hillbrow Avenue

CT20EZ

Island Road

CT20JA

Meadow Road

CT34ER

Farthings Wood Rise

CT34FR

Hopenhall Way

CT20EA

Island Road

CT67LG

Herne Common

CT20DG

School Lane

CT20JF

Meadow Road

CT20PL

Paffard Close

CT34FP

Pond View Close

CT34GN

Sturry

CT34JL

Hoath Road

CT20QY

Sweechgate

CT20AH

Chapel Lane

CT20DD

King Street

CT34FS

The Marshes

CT20BT

Brooklands Close

CT20DX

High Street

CT20DZ

Stour Mews

CT20AG

Mill Road

CT20EQ

Island Road

CT20PD

River View

CT34NE

Herne Bay Road

CT34GT

Walnut Way

CT20HR

Sleigh Road

CT34HF

South View

CT20LL

Hawe Lane

CT20AQ

Drovers Walk

CT20PZ

Shalloak Road

CT20FQ

Raggety Grove

CT20NR

Park View

CT20HF

Sturry

CT20NA

Ashendene Grove

CT20EB

Island Road

CT34ND

Calcott Hill

CT34FF

Pitman Road

CT20HL

Pennington Close

CT20HX

Hudson Close

CT34JF

Maple Court

CT20FE

Blengate Close

CT20JE

Meadow Road

CT34JH

Sparrow Way

CT20AW

Meadow Cottages

CT20PA

River View

CT20BF

Water Meadows

CT20EF

Island Road

CT20PT

Shalloak Road

CT20JW

Twyne Close

CT20NY

Woodside Road

CT34JJ

Miners Way

CT20AD

Mill Road

CT34HT

The Firs

CT34BY

Chislet Park Farm Cottages

CT20LQ

Pleydell Crescent

CT20LF

River View

CT20HQ

Sturry

CT34AL

Island Road

CT20QH

Shalloak Road

CT20DJ

The Willows

CT20FL

Tiger Lily Drive

CT20FB

High Street

CT34FU

Black Horse Lane

CT34HQ

Canterbury Industrial Park

CT20JB

Rowan Close

Data Sources

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