Beechcroft Whitstable, Canterbury
18 addresses across 2 postcodes (CT5), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5600091.
- Sales: 19 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £499,950 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 5, E: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 E; Band D in Canterbury costs £2,419 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chestfield and Swalecliffe, about 640 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 320 m away, and Chestfield Village Green (0.3 hectares) is about 740 m 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: Its addresses are 12 to 13 m above sea level.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Whitstable Medical Practice, about 4.1 km away.
- People: About 730 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 5 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £499,950 | £499,950 | £499,950 |
| 2020 | 2 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £520,000 | £520,000 | £520,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £417,500 | £417,500 | £417,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £297,000 | £290,000 | £304,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £82,000 | £82,000 | £82,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £222,500 | £222,500 | £222,500 |
| 2001 | 1 | £153,000 | £153,000 | £153,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 17 CT5 3QF | Detached | £499,950 | |
| 5 Aug 2020 | 7 CT5 3QF | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2020 | 14 CT5 3QF | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2019 | 3 CT5 3QF | Detached | £520,000 | |
| 5 Jun 2017 | 2 CT5 3QF | Detached | £417,500 | |
| 15 Oct 2015 | 1 CT5 3QF | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2010 | 5 CT5 3QF | Detached | £330,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2008 | 17 CT5 3QF | Detached | £304,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2008 | 14 CT5 3QF | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2006 | 12 CT5 3QF | Detached | £82,000 | |
| 9 Jun 2004 | 10 CT5 3QF | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 9 Aug 2002 | 3 CT5 3QF | Detached | £222,500 | |
| 16 Feb 2001 | 10 CT5 3QF | Detached | £153,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2000 | 18 CT5 3QF | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 30 Sep 1999 | 1 CT5 3QF | Detached | £115,000 | |
| 4 Dec 1998 | 12 CT5 3QF | Detached | £97,000 | |
| 13 Nov 1996 | 3 CT5 3QF | Detached | £108,500 | |
| 20 Oct 1995 | 17 CT5 3QF | Detached | £104,000 | |
| 31 Mar 1995 | 18 CT5 3QF | Detached | £137,000 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (8); House, detached (2). Built: 1983-1990 (5); 1976-1982 (3); 1991-1995 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (1).
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 E (30% of about 830 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
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 29 October 2026 to 2 November 2026: SOUTH EAST WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 9 September 2026: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT5 3QF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 5 | unlikely |
| CT5 3LA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 12 m and 13 m above sea level (12 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT5 3LA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT5 3QF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chestfield and Swalecliffe 108,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 640 m |
| Whitstable 877,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km | |
| Herne Bay 835,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m, 10 within 800 m; nearest Willow Way Chestfield | 260 m |
| Bus or coach station | Keynes College University of Kent | 6.7 km |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 2.4 km |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km; nearest MFG Charging Station | 540 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 35.4 km |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 82.5 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Whitstable Medical Practice | 4.1 km |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Swalecliffe Pharmacy | 700 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Chestfield Dental Practice | 270 m |
| Hospital | Whitstable & Tankerton Hospital | 1.5 km |
| Police station | Kent Police | 4.4 km |
| Cash machines | *Deposit & Withdrawal* The Cooperative Food Whitstable Cashzone | 3.0 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2,600 m² | 320 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Chestfield Village Green 3,090 m² | 740 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,100 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m; nearest Chestfield 3,690 m² | 160 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 1.4 km |
Within 800 m: 4 parks and gardens, 0.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Intertidal Wreck at Tankerton Beach, a scheduled monument, 1.8 km north-west. 9 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Intertidal Wreck at Tankerton Beach | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km north-west |
| Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church | World Heritage Site | 8.5 km south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rabbit Shaw | Wood | 480 m east |
| Tankerton Slopes | Cliff or slope | 1.7 km north-west |
| Long Rock | Wetland | 1.8 km north |
| Tankerton Beach | Beach | 2.0 km north-west |
| Knowel Hill | Hill | 2.1 km east |
| Brook's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km south-east |
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) | 10.3 | 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
Noise figures are still being loaded.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swalecliffe Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.0 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestfield Womens Institute CT5 3LD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | Exempt | |
| Chestfield House CT5 3JT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2026 |
| The Chestfield Barn CT5 3LU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| The Hut @ Chestfield CT5 3LU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m | 5 Very good | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Chestfield Golf Club CT5 3LU | Other catering premises | 440 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Chestfield Cricket Club CT5 3LX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Polo Way (3); On or near The Leas (1); On or near Charnwood (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 41% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 68% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 41% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 48% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
- Food hygiene ratings Chestfield Cricket Club (pub/bar/nightclub, CT5 3LX) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 21 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Fairlawn · Woodcote · Green Leas · The Leas · The Russets · Charnwood · Longacre · Polo Way · The Ridings · Meadow Drive · Share and Coulter Road · Saddlers Mews
All the streets in CT5 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.