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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

CT20JG

Cedar Road

CT67LF

New Road Cottages

CT34GU

Sturry

CT34GA

Blackthorn Road

CT20QA

Shalloak Road

CT20QP

Sweechgate

CT20AE

Church Lane

CT20QE

Shalloak Road

CT20FH

Rupert Way

CT20HA

Church Lane

CT20LS

Laburnum Lane

CT20LG

Denne Close

CT20DH

High Street

CT20BU

King Street

CT20AF

Mill Road

CT20JZ

Popes Lane

CT20BH

The Mews

CT34HH

East View

CT20FP

Nutwood Avenue

CT20JR

Babs Oak Hill

CT20AX

Chafy Crescent

CT34LB

Chislet Close

CT20FD

Orchard View

CT20PS

Shalloak Road

CT20BY

King Street

CT20HE

Bushy Hill Road

CT34HU

Ash Crescent

CT34FE

Coalfield Close

CT20EW

Staines Hill

CT20JT

Wildwood Road

CT20NZ

Woodside Road

CT20BZ

King Street

CT20PR

Shalloak Road

CT20BE

Broadlands

CT20EJ

Fairview Gardens

CT20EL

Fairview Gardens

CT20EX

Island Road

CT20JU

The Coppice

CT20NG

Mill Road

CT20HJ

Westbere Lane

CT20NT

St Nicholas Close

CT20PF

Heath Close

CT20QJ

Mayton Lane

CT20DP

Moat Lane

CT20FA

St Josephs Row

CT34GD

Acacia Drive

CT34BU

Chequer Tree Close

CT20NL

Deansway Avenue

CT20AU

High Street

CT34FN

Collier Walk

CT20BJ

Forge Close

CT20PE

Mccarthy Avenue

CT20DR

Moat Lane

CT20AB

Mill Road

CT20QU

Sweechgate

CT34HE

South View

CT34FB

Hoplands Road

CT20AN

Mill Road

CT20EP

Oaklands Way

CT20RA

Herne Bay Road

CT20JJ

Whatmer Close

CT20HG

Walnut Tree Lane

CT20LB

Ladywood Road

CT20JN

Well Close

CT20HT

Sleigh Road

CT20EH

Fairview Gardens

CT20DL

Spring Lane

CT20LU

Oakwood Road

CT20BW

Fordwich Road

CT20QD

Shalloak Road

CT20NU

Ince Road

CT34NG

Herne Bay Road

CT20JP

Homewood Road

Data Sources

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