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CT5 2NT

St Augustines Crescent

Swalecliffe

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Overview

Postcode CT5 2NT is located in an urban city, within the Swalecliffe ward of Canterbury in the South East region, and forms part of the Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe is £45,759 per year. The nearest station is Chestfield and Swalecliffe, about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Long Rock.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
38.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,133 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.3%

Approximately 38.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe is £45,759 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT5 2NT.

Flood risk

Low

Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe near CT5 2NT has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chestfield and Swalecliffe located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CT5 2NT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Chestfield and Swalecliffe

N/A

Walking directions to Chestfield and Swalecliffe

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CT5 2NT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miLong RockLargeWalking directions to Long Rock

Area Profile

Population
320
Population density
4,545.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.18(+46%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.92(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.96(+39%)
Drugs
7.58(+175%)
Burglary
6.89(+165%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
302
94.08%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
9
2.8%
Other White
7
2.18%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.62%
Irish
1
0.31%
Total population: 321

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
68
25.95%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
18.32%
Level 3 (A level)
46
17.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
16.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
13.36%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
51
38.35%
Owns with a mortgage
31
23.31%
Owns outright
30
22.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.77%
Shared ownership
3
2.26%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Swalecliffe

Median price£328,000
Price per sq ft£387
Sales (last 12 months)40
Typical range (middle 50%)£292K – £414K

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £328,000 (about £387 per square foot) in Swalecliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £141,000 up to £655,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Swalecliffe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£425,000£396
Terraced4£352,500£328
Semi-Detached20£324,250£410
Flats5£179,950£337

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Swalecliffe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swalecliffe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£380,000£135,000£278,998£221,000
2017£417,000£190,000£300,000£256,500
2018£384,500£203,000£293,500£255,000
2019£410,000£187,500£320,000£275,000
2020£515,000£165,000£322,500£355,000
2021£489,995£215,000£325,000£307,500
2022£615,000£235,000£395,500£376,000
2023£495,000£203,750£399,998£264,500
2024£480,000£205,000£325,000£267,500
2025£450,000£179,975£328,000£380,000
2026£545,000£172,000£317,750£352,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swalecliffe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swalecliffe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£366£251£380£248
2017£394£322£374£299
2018£387£321£371£306
2019£410£284£436£294
2020£390£311£409£323
2021£398£342£424£378
2022£488£354£456£397
2023£518£418£520£282
2024£468£322£472£334
2025£465£360£394£346
2026£456£307£430£328
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swalecliffe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT5 2NT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT5 2NT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Feb 20253, Swalecliffe Court Drive, Whitstable, CT5 2NXSemi-DetachedFreehold£308,000
27 Mar 202611, Edgar Close, Whitstable, CT5 2SASemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000
17 Oct 20255, Edgar Close, Whitstable, CT5 2SASemi-DetachedFreehold£431,050
27 Feb 202612, Plough Lane, Whitstable, CT5 2NZSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
15 Apr 20262, Kite Farm, Whitstable, CT5 2PADetachedFreehold£465,000

Schools

In the CT5 2NT postcode area, located within Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CT5 2NT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySwalecliffe Community Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT5 2NT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CT5 2NT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miVillage Family Food Store76 Herne Bay Road, Whitstable, CT5 2LXWalking directions to Village Family Food Store
0.3 miWhitstable Stores86 Herne Bay Road, Whitstable, CT5 2LXWalking directions to Whitstable Stores
0.4 miLondisCanterbury, CT5 3JDWalking 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 CT5 2NT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Keith Bothwell

Swalecliffe - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Rosie Duffield

Canterbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictCanterburyE07000106
Parliamentary ConstituencyCanterburyE14001151
WardSwalecliffeE05010407
ParishCanterbury, unparished areaE43000269
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hampton, West End & SwalecliffeE02005013
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Canterbury 004AE01024059
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CT5 2NT

Is CT5 2NT (Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe) safe?

The area around CT5 2NT records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CT5 2NT?

The median sale price around CT5 2NT in Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe is £328,000 (about £387 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CT5 2NT?

There is 1 school close to CT5 2NT, including Swalecliffe Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CT5 2NT?

The closest station to CT5 2NT is Chestfield and Swalecliffe, about 504 m away.

How deprived is the area around CT5 2NT?

CT5 2NT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,133 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CT5 2NT (Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Canterbury covering CT5 2NT is Rosie Duffield (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Keith Bothwell (Green Party).

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.