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CT5 3QZ

Reeves Way

Chestfield

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Overview

Postcode CT5 3QZ is located in an urban city, within the Chestfield ward of Canterbury in the South East region, and forms part of the Chestfield & South Tankerton area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% 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 nearest station is Chestfield and Swalecliffe, about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Chestfield & South Tankerton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,113 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Chestfield & South Tankerton has a high crime rate, with approximately 71 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Chestfield & South Tankerton is £55,382 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 133 ft away from CT5 3QZ.

Flood risk

Low

Chestfield & South Tankerton near CT5 3QZ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CT5 3QZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Chestfield and Swalecliffe

N/A

Walking directions to Chestfield and Swalecliffe
1 mi

Whitstable

N/A

Walking directions to Whitstable

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
347
Population density
1,183.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.13(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.81(+37%)
Shoplifting
14.94(+87%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.96(+54%)
Other theft
8.72(+55%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
333
95.97%
Other White
8
2.31%
Indian
4
1.15%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.29%
Irish
1
0.29%
Total population: 347

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
26.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
17.09%
Level 3 (A level)
47
17.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
15.27%
No qualifications
39
14.18%
Total 16+ residents: 275

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
59
44.36%
Owns outright
53
39.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
12.03%
Social rents from council
2
1.5%
Shared ownership
1
0.75%
Total households: 133

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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT5 3QZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT5 3QZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Sept 2025Unit 115, John Wilson Business Park, Thanet Way, Whitstable, CT5 3QTOtherFreehold£270,000
18 Dec 202586A, Highgate Road, Whitstable, CT5 3HPSemi-DetachedFreehold£460,000
31 Mar 202583, Highgate Road, Whitstable, CT5 3HPSemi-DetachedFreehold£410,000
03 Dec 202515, Highgate Road, Whitstable, CT5 3HHSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
31 Jan 202527, Highgate Road, Whitstable, CT5 3HHTerracedFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the CT5 3QZ postcode area, located within Chestfield & South Tankerton, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CT5 3QZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySwalecliffe Community Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.8 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary School, WhitstableAcademy converter

Good

0.9 miSecondaryThe Whitstable SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT5 3QZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CT5 3QZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury'sReeves Way, Whitstable, CT5 3QSWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.5 miWhitstable Stores86 Herne Bay Road, Whitstable, CT5 2LXWalking directions to Whitstable Stores
0.5 miVillage Family Food Store76 Herne Bay Road, Whitstable, CT5 2LXWalking directions to Village Family Food Store

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 3QZ, 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)Chestfield & South TankertonE02005014
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Canterbury 005CE01024058
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1993-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CT5 3QZ

Is CT5 3QZ (Chestfield & South Tankerton) safe?

The area around CT5 3QZ records about 71 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near CT5 3QZ?

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

What schools are near CT5 3QZ?

There are 3 schools close to CT5 3QZ, including Swalecliffe Community Primary School (Good), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable (Good) and The Whitstable School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CT5 3QZ?

The closest station to CT5 3QZ is Chestfield and Swalecliffe, about 783 m away.

How deprived is the area around CT5 3QZ?

CT5 3QZ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,113 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CT5 3QZ (Chestfield & South Tankerton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Canterbury covering CT5 3QZ 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.