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CT4 5AU

Beech Hill

Nailbourne

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Overview

Postcode CT4 5AU is located in a rural village, within the Nailbourne ward of Canterbury in the South East region, and forms part of the Bridge, Bishopsbourne & Barham area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bridge, Bishopsbourne & Barham is £64,182 per year. The nearest station is Bekesbourne, about 1.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Bridge, Bishopsbourne & Barham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,545 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Bridge, Bishopsbourne & Barham has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Bridge, Bishopsbourne & Barham is £64,182 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 203 ft away from CT4 5AU.

Flood risk

No risk

Bridge, Bishopsbourne & Barham near CT4 5AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bekesbourne located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
315
Population density
777 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.75(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.37(+76%)
Other theft
4.37(-22%)
Vehicle crime
4.37(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.5(-72%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
291
91.22%
Other White
10
3.13%
Irish
5
1.57%
Other
5
1.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.25%
Total population: 319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
141
55.08%
No qualifications
31
12.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
11.72%
Level 3 (A level)
30
11.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
5.86%
Total 16+ residents: 256

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
71
56.8%
Owns with a mortgage
43
34.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.8%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Nailbourne

Median price£401,000
Price per sq ft£379
Sales (last 12 months)36
Typical range (middle 50%)£295K – £529K

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £401,000 (about £379 per square foot) in Nailbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Nailbourne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£532,500£417
Semi-Detached11£370,000£394
Terraced10£307,563£355
Flats1£165,000£295

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Nailbourne

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nailbourne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£425,000£140,000£317,500£244,000
2017£412,500£125,000£321,000£250,000
2018£505,000£127,000£330,000£244,000
2019£497,500£125,000£320,000£286,115
2020£460,000£159,751£350,000£287,500
2021£525,000£156,000£380,000£280,250
2022£592,500£188,500£382,500£365,000
2023£590,000£425,000£300,375
2024£525,000£215,000£375,000£300,000
2025£540,000£165,000£360,000£266,000
2026£640,000£350,000£315,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nailbourne.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nailbourne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£352£250£325£313
2017£330£228£326£311
2018£347£262£335£326
2019£328£218£341£326
2020£369£269£384£312
2021£374£273£376£326
2022£407£287£396£452
2023£423£475£359
2024£432£272£378£398
2025£398£295£378£382
2026£328£374£322
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nailbourne.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Nailbourne in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT4 5AU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT4 5AU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 202566, Bridge Down, Canterbury, CT4 5BADetachedFreehold£365,000
20 Mar 202572, Bridge Down, Canterbury, CT4 5BADetachedFreehold£740,000
12 Jun 2025Pilgrim Cottage, Meadow Close, Canterbury, CT4 5ATSemi-DetachedFreehold£570,000
20 Feb 202622, Bridge Down, Canterbury, CT4 5AZDetachedFreehold£695,000
27 Jan 202525, Bridge Down, Canterbury, CT4 5AZDetachedFreehold£600,000

Schools

In the CT4 5AU postcode area, located within Bridge, Bishopsbourne & Barham, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CT4 5AU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryBridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT4 5AU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CT4 5AU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLondisWestern Avenue, Canterbury, CT4 5LSWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Canterbury district (2025-26).

Band A£1,548
Band B£1,806
Band C£2,064
Band D£2,322
Band E£2,838
Band F£3,354
Band G£3,870
Band H£4,643

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CT4 5AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Michael John Sole

Nailbourne - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Rosie Duffield

Canterbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictCanterburyE07000106
Parliamentary ConstituencyCanterburyE14001151
WardNailbourneE05012954
ParishBridgeE04012941
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bridge, Bishopsbourne & BarhamE02005027
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Canterbury 018DE01024089
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CT4 5AU

Is CT4 5AU (Bridge, Bishopsbourne & Barham) safe?

The area around CT4 5AU records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CT4 5AU?

The median sale price around CT4 5AU in Bridge, Bishopsbourne & Barham is £401,000 (about £379 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CT4 5AU?

There is 1 school close to CT4 5AU, including Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CT4 5AU?

CT4 5AU scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,545 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CT4 5AU (Bridge, Bishopsbourne & Barham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Canterbury covering CT4 5AU is Rosie Duffield (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michael John Sole (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.