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CT5 3FU

Joseph Wilson Industrial Estate

Chestfield

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Overview

Postcode CT5 3FU is located in an urban city, within the Chestfield area 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 median sale price in Chestfield is £435,000 (around £419 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £325,000 and £543,750. The nearest station is Whitstable, about 0.9 miles away. There are no 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
14.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Seasalter has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,716 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 31% 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

14.3%

Approximately 14.3% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT5 3FU.

Flood risk

No risk

Seasalter near CT5 3FU 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CT5 3FU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Whitstable

N/A

Walking directions to Whitstable

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CT5 3FU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPlot 10SmallWalking directions to Plot 10

Area Profile

Population
292
Population density
1,819.3 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
285
97.27%
Other White
4
1.37%
Indian
3
1.02%
Irish
1
0.34%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
30.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
19.91%
Level 3 (A level)
40
17.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
13.42%
No qualifications
26
11.26%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
43
38.39%
Owns outright
32
28.57%
Other social rented
16
14.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
12.5%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.57%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Chestfield

Median price: £435,000
Price per sq ft: £419
Sales (last 12 months): 102
Typical range (middle 50%): £325K – £544K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 (about £419 per square foot) in Chestfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £156,500 up to £1,215,000.

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
Detached51£515,000£435
Semi-Detached30£383,100£418
Terraced11£300,000£325
Flats10£190,000£314

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£410,000£184,750£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£550,000£194,000£375,000£306,250
2026£507,500£190,000£392,500£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£339£297£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£393£360
2022£455£336£431£399
2023£431£331£406£428
2024£409£321£384£314
2025£415£320£422£369
2026£463£314£430£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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT5 3FU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT5 3FU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 2025104, South Street, Whitstable, CT5 3EJDetachedFreehold£690,000
21 Jul 202520, The Halt, Whitstable, CT5 3EQSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
27 Jun 202519, The Halt, Whitstable, CT5 3EQSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
05 Jun 2026121, Eversleigh Rise, Whitstable, CT5 3RPDetachedFreehold£520,000
29 Oct 20257, Eversleigh Rise, Whitstable, CT5 3RPDetachedFreehold£520,000

Schools

In the CT5 3FU postcode area, located within Seasalter, there are 0 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.

Nearby schools for CT5 3FU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miSecondaryThe Whitstable SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CT5 3FU

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Canterbury district.

Band A£1,613
Band B£1,882
Band C£2,151
Band D£2,419
Band E£2,957
Band F£3,495
Band G£4,032
Band H£4,839

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 3FU, 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 Introduced2018-09-01

Frequently asked questions about CT5 3FU

Is CT5 3FU (Seasalter) safe?

The area around CT5 3FU 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CT5 3FU?

The median sale price around CT5 3FU in Chestfield is £435,000 (about £419 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CT5 3FU?

There is 1 school close to CT5 3FU, including The Whitstable School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to CT5 3FU?

The closest station to CT5 3FU is Whitstable, about 1,422 m away.

How deprived is the area around CT5 3FU?

CT5 3FU scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,716 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Canterbury covering CT5 3FU 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).

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