Postcode CT5 2QJ 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,135 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
The average income per household in Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe is £45,759 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 241 ft away from CT5 2QJ.
Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe near CT5 2QJ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Chestfield and Swalecliffe | N/A | Walking directions to Chestfield and Swalecliffe |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £425,000 | £396 |
| Terraced | 4 | £352,500 | £328 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £324,250 | £410 |
| Flats | 5 | £179,950 | £337 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT5 2QJ.
In the CT5 2QJ postcode area, located within Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary 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 CT5 2QJ, 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 2QJ records about 38 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CT5 2QJ in Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe is £328,000 (about £387 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to CT5 2QJ, including Swalecliffe Community Primary School (Good) and Briary Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CT5 2QJ is Chestfield and Swalecliffe, about 877 m away.
CT5 2QJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,135 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 2QJ is Rosie Duffield (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Keith Bothwell (Green Party).
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.