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About

Tankerton ward is a coastal suburb situated northwest of Canterbury city centre, bordering the Thames Estuary. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of period properties and more modern housing estates. Its main focal point is the seafront, which features a long, grassy slope known as the Slopes, leading down to a wide, shelving beach of sand and shingle. This beach is popular for swimming and recreation.

The area includes the Tankerton seafront parade with local shops and cafes. A notable feature is the Street End Pond, a natural saline lagoon located just behind the beach, which provides a habitat for birdlife. The ward is well-connected by road to Canterbury and Whitstable, with regular bus services. It functions largely as a commuter settlement for the city while maintaining its own distinct coastal character.

Area overview

On average Tankerton has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tankerton is £57,796 per year. There are 1 schools in Tankerton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Tankerton is home to around 3,529 people, with a population density of about 3,371.6 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tankerton Population
3,529
Population density
3,371.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.31(+56%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.24(+101%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.48(+63%)
Other theft
8.22(+47%)
Vehicle crime
5.95(+57%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,202
90.84%
Other White
126
3.57%
Irish
57
1.62%
White and Asian (mixed)
36
1.02%
Other
24
0.68%
Total population: 3,525

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,250
41.28%
No qualifications
447
14.76%
Level 3 (A level)
430
14.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
415
13.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
256
8.45%
Total 16+ residents: 3,028

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
814
50.34%
Owns with a mortgage
442
27.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
276
17.07%
Other forms of private rent
44
2.72%
Other social rented
20
1.24%
Total households: 1,617

Property prices in Tankerton

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £555,000 in Tankerton area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,925,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Tankerton 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 Tankerton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£590,000
Flats11£280,000
Semi-Detached13£575,000
Terraced2£468,500

10 years median price trend in Tankerton

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

All postcodes in Tankerton

CT52FG

Tankerton Road

CT52HE

Northwood Road

CT52JG

Queens Road

CT52JP

Wynn Road

CT52SL

Wynn Road

CT52BX

Tankerton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.