Postcode CT3 4LY is located in a rural hamlet, within the Reculver ward of Canterbury in the South East region, and forms part of the Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne is £58,085 per year. The nearest station is Herne Bay located about 3.0 miles away.
Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,060 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 46.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne is £58,085 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT3 4LY.
Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne near CT3 4LY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Herne Bay located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £437,498 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £341,582 |
| Terraced | 14 | £294,750 |
10 year median price trend in Reculver
In the CT3 4LY postcode area, located within Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne, there are no schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Canterbury district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CT3 4LY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rachel Carnac
Reculver - Elected 4 May 2023
Roger Gale
Herne Bay and Sandwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.