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CT5 3EH

Firbanks

Chestfield

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Overview

Postcode CT5 3EH is located in an urban city, within the Chestfield ward of Canterbury in the South East region, and forms part of the Seasalter area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Seasalter is £55,394 per year. The nearest station is Whitstable, about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Plot 10.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

4/10

Seasalter has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,094 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Seasalter has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.2%

Approximately 19.2% 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

3/10

The average income per household in Seasalter is £55,394 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 322 ft away from CT5 3EH.

Flood risk

No risk

Seasalter near CT5 3EH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Whitstable located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CT5 3EH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Whitstable

N/A

Walking directions to Whitstable

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CT5 3EH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPlot 10SmallWalking directions to Plot 10

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
9,508.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.2(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.99(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.14(+42%)
Shoplifting
8.68(+9%)
Other theft
7.31(+30%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
253
92.67%
Other White
5
1.83%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.47%
Other
4
1.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.1%
Total population: 273

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
27.86%
Level 3 (A level)
52
25.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
15.92%
No qualifications
29
14.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
8.96%
Total 16+ residents: 201

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
41
34.17%
Owns with a mortgage
26
21.67%
Owns outright
21
17.5%
Other social rented
18
15%
Shared ownership
5
4.17%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Chestfield

Median price£383,100
Price per sq ft£398
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£294K – £516K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £383,100 (about £398 per square foot) in Chestfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £156,500 up to £1,160,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chestfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached45£505,000£412
Semi-Detached24£372,500£435
Terraced11£300,000£325
Flats12£190,000£306

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chestfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chestfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£405,000£184,500£287,500£225,000
2017£455,000£190,000£289,995£225,000
2018£464,415£191,000£302,500£268,750
2019£485,000£175,000£325,000£258,998
2020£465,000£190,375£318,000£268,500
2021£522,500£191,000£360,000£283,975
2022£585,000£212,500£396,998£308,750
2023£535,000£215,000£350,000£289,950
2024£562,500£205,000£375,000£308,750
2025£557,500£194,000£378,100£306,250
2026£480,000£185,000£361,000£285,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chestfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chestfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£331£294£329£335
2017£354£305£358£296
2018£357£307£352£316
2019£366£313£361£307
2020£379£306£342£334
2021£387£316£401£360
2022£455£336£431£399
2023£431£331£406£428
2024£409£321£384£314
2025£415£320£422£369
2026£420£297£468£319
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chestfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT5 3EH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT5 3EH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 202614, Firbanks, Whitstable, CT5 3EHSemi-DetachedFreehold£361,000
21 Jul 202520, The Halt, Whitstable, CT5 3EQSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
27 Jun 202519, The Halt, Whitstable, CT5 3EQSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
20 Mar 202643, Olympia Way, Whitstable, CT5 3FFFlatsLeasehold£160,000
03 Nov 202521, Olympia Way, Whitstable, CT5 3FFTerracedFreehold£325,000

Schools

In the CT5 3EH postcode area, located within Seasalter, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CT5 3EH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryThe Whitstable SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miPrimarySt Alphege Church of England Infant SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.8 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary School, WhitstableAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT5 3EH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CT5 3EH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExtraMillstrood Road, Whitstable, CT5 3EFWalking directions to Tesco Extra

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 3EH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Flanagan

Chestfield - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Peter John Old

Chestfield - 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
WardChestfieldE05010395
ParishCanterbury, unparished areaE43000269
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)SeasalterE02005018
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Canterbury 009AE01024062
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CT5 3EH

Is CT5 3EH (Seasalter) safe?

The area around CT5 3EH records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CT5 3EH?

The median sale price around CT5 3EH in Seasalter is £383,100 (about £398 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CT5 3EH?

There are 6 schools close to CT5 3EH, including The Whitstable School (Good), St Alphege Church of England Infant School (Good) and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CT5 3EH?

The closest station to CT5 3EH is Whitstable, about 1,127 m away.

How deprived is the area around CT5 3EH?

CT5 3EH scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,094 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CT5 3EH (Seasalter) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Canterbury covering CT5 3EH is Rosie Duffield (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: James Flanagan (Liberal Democrats) and Peter John Old (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.