Brook Road Whitstable, Canterbury
24 addresses across 3 postcodes (CT5), about 290 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5600184.
- Sales: 29 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £382,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 7, E: 1).
- Flood: 11 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 D; Band D in Canterbury costs £2,419 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 97% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chestfield and Swalecliffe, about 450 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 330 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 5 to 6 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 24 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Heron Medical Practice, about 4 km (2.5 miles) away.
- People: About 770 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £382,500 | £340,000 | £425,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £272,000 | £259,000 | £285,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £409,995 | £409,995 | £409,995 |
| 2016 | 1 | £347,500 | £347,500 | £347,500 |
| 2015 | 3 | £255,000 | £202,500 | £273,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £297,500 | £297,500 | £297,500 |
| 2011 | 1 | £169,000 | £169,000 | £169,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £200,002 | £200,002 | £200,002 |
| 2006 | 1 | £204,000 | £204,000 | £204,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov 2025 | 15 CT5 2QE | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 6 Oct 2025 | 23 CT5 2QE | Semi-detached | £290,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 Jun 2025 | 1 CT5 2QE | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2021 | 15 CT5 2QE | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2018 | 25 CT5 2QE | Terraced | £259,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2018 | 35 CT5 2QE | Semi-detached | £285,000 | |
| 2 Feb 2017 | 29 CT5 2QE | Semi-detached | £409,995 | |
| 18 May 2016 | 5 CT5 2QE | Semi-detached | £347,500 | |
| 11 Dec 2015 | 25 CT5 2QE | Terraced | £202,500 | |
| 13 Nov 2015 | 1 CT5 2QE | Detached | £255,000 | |
| 6 Nov 2015 | 5 CT5 2QE | Semi-detached | £273,500 | |
| 3 Oct 2014 | 6 CT5 2QE | Detached | £297,500 | |
| 25 May 2011 | 15 CT5 2QE | Detached | £169,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2010 | 33 CT5 2QE | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 22 Mar 2007 | 35 CT5 2QE | Semi-detached | £200,002 | New build. |
| 11 Dec 2006 | 33 CT5 2QE | Semi-detached | £204,000 | New build. |
| 12 Aug 2005 | 29 CT5 2QE | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2003 | 23 CT5 2QE | Semi-detached | £124,000 | |
| 2 May 2003 | 15 CT5 2QE | Detached | £139,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2003 | 11 CT5 2QE | Semi-detached | £139,950 | |
| 14 Jun 2002 | 2 CT5 2QE | Detached | £127,500 | |
| 24 May 2002 | 21 CT5 2QE | Terraced | £108,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2001 | 27 CT5 2QE | Terraced | £75,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2001 | 11 CT5 2QE | Semi-detached | £100,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2000 | 1 CT5 2QE | Detached | £89,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2000 | 19 CT5 2QE | Semi-detached | £86,500 | |
| 28 Jun 1999 | 9 CT5 2QE | Semi-detached | £71,000 | |
| 2 Aug 1996 | 9 CT5 2QE | Semi-detached | £54,000 | |
| 2 Jun 1995 | 31 CT5 2QE | Semi-detached | £60,000 |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (9); Bungalow, detached (2); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1967-1975 (7); 1950-1966 (3); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (13).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (31% of about 1,460 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 226A and 226B Tankerton Road, Whitstable, CT5 2AY, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 10 August 2026: Trooli Ltd, Utility asset works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 7 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 20 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 39 homes the Environment Agency counts, 7 are in areas at high risk, 4 medium, 20 low and 0 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT5 2QE | zone 2 | 1 / 4 / 15 | unlikely |
| CT5 2QH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CT5 2LT | zone 3 | 6 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 24 addresses are between 5 m and 6 m above sea level (5 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT5 2LT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT5 2QE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT5 2QH | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chestfield and Swalecliffe 108,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Whitstable 877,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Herne Bay 835,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kemp Road Swalecliffe | 260 m |
| Bus or coach station | Keynes College University of Kent | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Car Park Railway Avenue | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 34.5 km (21 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 81.6 km (51 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Heron Medical Practice | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Swalecliffe Pharmacy | 390 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Swalecliffe Dental Centre | 360 m |
| Hospital | Whitstable & Tankerton Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Kent Police | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | *Deposit & Withdrawal* The Cooperative Food Whitstable Cashzone | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.5 ha | 330 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,150 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 200 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 3.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Intertidal Wreck at Tankerton Beach, a scheduled monument, 1 km (0.6 miles) west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Intertidal Wreck at Tankerton Beach | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church | World Heritage Site | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Long Rock | Wetland | 860 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Tankerton Slopes | Cliff or slope | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Tankerton Beach | Beach | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Rabbit Shaw | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Knowel Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Brook's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 22 | 24 |
2 of the street's 24 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swalecliffe Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf CT5 2LU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Swalecliffe & Chestfield Community Association CT5 2QU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Family Food Store CT5 2LX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 320 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jan 2025 |
| The Brickfield Micropub CT5 2LX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Pizza Hot CT5 2LX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| St. John The Baptist Church Centre | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2009 |
| Whitstable Stores CT5 2LX | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Whitstable Local CT5 2QU | Retailers - other | 390 m | 4 Good | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Mr Beano's CT5 2QT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Blue Marlin Fish Bar CT5 2QT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Swalecliffe Social Education Centre CT5 2SP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Total Sports Coaching CT5 2PH | Other catering premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2024 |
| MFG Shell Whitstable CT5 3JB | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| KFC Highgate Park CT5 3JE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2026 |
| McDonalds Restaurant CT5 3JE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Emmerson Gardens (12); On or near Long Rock (9); On or near Swalecliffe Court Drive (8); On or near Tassell'S Walk (3); On or near Princess Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 42% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 18% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 10 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
- CT5 2QE: 20 addresses of 22 in the postcode
- CT5 2QH: 3 addresses of 97 in the postcode
- CT5 2LT: 1 address of 22 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Long Rock · Princess Close · Tassell's Walk · Swakeley Walk · Delmar Close · Emmerson Gardens · St Augustine's Crescent · Church Way · Lang Court · Swalecliffe Court Drive · Rectory Gardens · Princess Road
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.