Postcode CT5 2PS is located in an urban city, within the Swalecliffe area of Canterbury in the South East region, and forms part of the Chestfield & South Tankerton area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chestfield & South Tankerton is £55,382 per year. The median sale price in Swalecliffe is £327,250 (around £390 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £303,750 and £402,500. The nearest station is Chestfield and Swalecliffe, about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Kingsdown Park Gardens.
Chestfield & South Tankerton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,428 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.
Chestfield & South Tankerton has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chestfield & South Tankerton is £55,382 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 248 ft away from CT5 2PS.
Chestfield & South Tankerton near CT5 2PS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chestfield and Swalecliffe located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Chestfield and Swalecliffe | N/A | Walking directions to Chestfield and Swalecliffe |
| 0.7 mi | Whitstable | N/A | Walking directions to Whitstable |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Kingsdown Park Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Kingsdown Park Gardens |
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £327,250 (about £390 per square foot) in Swalecliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,000 up to £655,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £437,500 | £389 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £321,750 | £451 |
| Terraced | 3 | £320,000 | £330 |
| Flats | 5 | £172,000 | £307 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £380,000 | £135,000 | £278,998 | £227,000 |
| 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 | £502,500 | £172,000 | £316,250 | £352,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £370 | £251 | £380 | £254 |
| 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 | £459 | £360 | £399 | £346 |
| 2026 | £418 | £307 | £461 | £328 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT5 2PS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2025 | 55, Queens Road, Whitstable, CT5 2JL | Detached | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 04 Sept 2026 | 45, Pier Avenue, Whitstable, CT5 2HJ | Detached | Freehold | £650,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2026 | 71, Pier Avenue, Whitstable, CT5 2HJ | Terraced | Freehold | £434,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2025 | 47, Pier Avenue, Whitstable, CT5 2HJ | Detached | Freehold | £490,000 | |
| 05 Aug 2026 | 50, Wynn Road, Whitstable, CT5 2JW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £565,000 |
In the CT5 2PS postcode area, located within Chestfield & South Tankerton, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Swalecliffe Community Primary School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Jun 2013. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 May 2015. | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | The Whitstable School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2024. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CT5 2PS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 141 Tankerton Road, Whitstable, CT5 2AW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Tankerton Mini Market | 112 Tankerton Road, Whitstable, CT5 2AJ | Walking directions to Tankerton Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Canterbury district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CT5 2PS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Keith Bothwell
Swalecliffe - Elected 4 May 2023
Rosie Duffield
Canterbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CT5 2PS records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 other theft.
The median sale price around CT5 2PS in Swalecliffe is £327,250 (about £390 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to CT5 2PS, including Swalecliffe Community Primary School (Good), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable (Good) and The Whitstable School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CT5 2PS is Chestfield and Swalecliffe, about 1,167 m away.
CT5 2PS scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,428 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Canterbury covering CT5 2PS is Rosie Duffield (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Keith Bothwell (Green Party).