Barnfield Greenhill, Canterbury
22 addresses across 2 postcodes (CT6), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5601735.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £225,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (C: 12, D: 1, E: 1, G: 1).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Canterbury costs £2,419 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 33% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Herne Bay, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 760 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 9 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 22 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Heron Medical Practice, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 58% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 76 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £206,000 | £206,000 | £206,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £148,000 | £148,000 | £148,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £149,995 | £149,995 | £149,995 |
| 2006 | 2 | £143,750 | £137,500 | £150,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £125,500 | £119,000 | £132,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £99,995 | £99,995 | £99,995 |
| 2002 | 1 | £94,500 | £94,500 | £94,500 |
| 2001 | 4 | £66,750 | £65,000 | £73,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £40,000 | £40,000 | £40,000 |
| 1997 | 2 | £41,500 | £40,000 | £43,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug 2021 | 6 CT6 7SN | Terraced | £225,000 | |
| 7 Nov 2016 | 3 CT6 7SN | Terraced | £206,000 | |
| 1 Feb 2008 | 12 CT6 7SN | Terraced | £148,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2007 | 6 CT6 7SN | Terraced | £149,995 | |
| 15 Sep 2006 | 18 CT6 7SN | Terraced | £137,500 | |
| 10 Jan 2006 | 3 CT6 7SN | Terraced | £150,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2004 | 14 CT6 7SN | Terraced | £132,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2004 | 20 CT6 7SN | Terraced | £119,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2003 | 3 CT6 7SN | Terraced | £99,995 | |
| 10 Oct 2002 | 21 CT6 7SN | Terraced | £94,500 | |
| 6 Dec 2001 | 12 CT6 7SN | Terraced | £67,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2001 | 18 CT6 7SN | Terraced | £73,000 | |
| 24 Sep 2001 | 3 CT6 7SN | Terraced | £66,500 | |
| 12 Jul 2001 | 11 CT6 7SN | Semi-detached | £65,000 | |
| 12 Nov 1998 | 12 CT6 7SN | Terraced | £40,000 | |
| 8 Aug 1997 | 14 CT6 7SN | Terraced | £40,000 | |
| 1 Aug 1997 | 11 CT6 7SN | Semi-detached | £43,000 |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 89 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (12); House, end-terrace (3). Built: 1967-1975 (12); 1950-1966 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (11); owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Canterbury in 2026-27: Band D £2,419 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,613 | £1,882 | £2,151 | £2,419 | £2,957 | £3,495 | £4,032 | £4,839 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (64% of about 670 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 6 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT6 7SN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 4 | unlikely |
| CT6 7SL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 9 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT6 7SL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT6 7SN | 100% | 33% | 33% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Herne Bay 835,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Chestfield and Swalecliffe 108,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Whitstable 877,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Telford Court Greenhill | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Keynes College University of Kent | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Swalecliffe Avenue Car Park | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 37 km (23 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 84 km (52 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Heron Medical Practice | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sianora Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sea Street Dental Practice | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Queen Victoria Hospital (Herne Bay) | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Kent Police | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Sea Street | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,340 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 290 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.9 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church, a World Heritage Site, 8.9 km (5.6 miles) south. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church | World Heritage Site | 8.9 km (5.6 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Knowel Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Purchas Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Brook's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Herne Bay | Bay | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Long Rock | Wetland | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Tankerton Slopes | Cliff or slope | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 21 | 22 |
1 of the street's 22 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Canterbury: see them on the Canterbury page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornden Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 220 m | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Herne Bay High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hampton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Herne Bay Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @ Briary Primary School CT6 7RS | School/college/university | 160 m | 4 Good | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Ossie's CT6 7QW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Archwrights CT6 7QW | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Briary School Club | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Greenhill Senior Citizens Club CT6 7QT | Other catering premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2026 |
| 2nd Herne Bay Scout Group CT6 7PY | Other catering premises | 300 m | Exempt | |
| Briary Pre-School CT6 7RS | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Rowland Drive (18); On or near The Grove (12); On or near Collins Road (11); On or near Barnfield (8); On or near West View Close (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 58% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 28% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 72% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Gilchrist Avenue · Matthews Road · Collins Road · West View Close · Rowland Drive · Love Street Close · Herne Drive · Bullockstone Road · Clare Drive · Westlands Road · The Grove · Longmead Close
All the streets in CT6 and across Canterbury.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.