Cordingham Close Whitstable, Canterbury
33 addresses across 2 postcodes (CT5), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5601792.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £115,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 29 homes have an energy certificate (C: 29).
- Flood: 7 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 C; 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 Whitstable, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 320 m away, and Propsect Field (2.0 hectares) is about 710 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 19 to 24 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 33 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Whitstable Medical Practice, about 630 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 600 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £112,500 | £112,500 | £112,500 |
| 2016 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £64,000 | £64,000 | £64,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £96,250 | £96,250 | £96,250 |
| 2010 | 2 | £86,625 | £80,000 | £93,250 |
| 2009 | 2 | £75,775 | £60,800 | £90,750 |
| 2008 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £87,500 | £87,500 | £87,500 |
| 2005 | 4 | £171,000 | £101,750 | £185,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan 2024 | 9 CT5 4SN | Terraced | £115,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Mar 2020 | 9 CT5 4SN | Terraced | £100,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Sep 2017 | 11 CT5 4SN | Terraced | £112,500 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Apr 2016 | 1 CT5 4SN | Semi-detached | £110,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Jul 2014 | 15 CT5 4SN | Terraced | £185,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Sep 2013 | 9 CT5 4SN | Terraced | £64,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Dec 2012 | 5 CT5 4SN | Semi-detached | £96,250 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Nov 2010 | 15 CT5 4SN | Terraced | £80,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Jun 2010 | 11 CT5 4SN | Terraced | £93,250 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Aug 2009 | 5 CT5 4SN | Semi-detached | £90,750 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Apr 2009 | 9 CT5 4SN | Terraced | £60,800 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Jan 2008 | 5 CT5 4SN | Semi-detached | £110,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Dec 2006 | 15 CT5 4SN | Terraced | £87,500 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Jul 2005 | 1 CT5 4SN | Detached | £185,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 13 Apr 2005 | 15 CT5 4SN | Terraced | £171,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 4 Mar 2005 | 13 CT5 4SN | Terraced | £171,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 11 Feb 2005 | 5 CT5 4SN | Semi-detached | £101,750 | New build. Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
29 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 89 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (14); Flat (6); House, end-terrace (5). Built: 2003-2006 (28); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (23); owner-occupied (4).
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 C (33% of about 1,840 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)
- Land at Ladesfield, Vulcan Close, Whitstable, CT5 4LZ: up to 14 homes, permissioned (950 m (0.6 miles))
- Prospect House, Markerstudy Business Park, Wraik Hill, Whitstable, CT5 3FD: up to 45 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
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, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 15 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 4SN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 6 | unlikely |
| CT5 4SL | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 2 / 9 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 33 addresses are between 19 m and 24 m above sea level (22 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT5 4SL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT5 4SN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Whitstable 877,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Chestfield and Swalecliffe 108,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Herne Bay 835,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8 km (5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shamrock Avenue Whitstable | 260 m |
| Bus or coach station | Keynes College University of Kent | 7 km (4.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Middle Wall Car Park | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 33.2 km (21 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 80.4 km (50 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whitstable Medical Practice | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tyrrell & Jones Seasalter | 360 m |
| NHS dentists | Kelvin House Dental Practice | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Whitstable & Tankerton Hospital | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Faversham Police Station | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Southern Co-Operative Seasalter Faversham Road Cashzone | 390 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 320 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Propsect Field 2.0 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 90 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.3 ha | 100 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 7,850 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 4.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wreck of Old Brig, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wreck of Old Brig | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church | World Heritage Site | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Oaks | Wood | 790 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Willow Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Fox's Cross Bottom | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Whitstable Bay | Bay | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| The Paddock | Wetland | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Clay Hill | Hill | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 31 | 33 |
2 of the street's 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy Lane Primary Foundation School | Primary | 1–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Whitstable Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Alphege Church of England Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Womens Institute Hall CT5 4AL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Slimming World CT5 4AL | Other catering premises | 300 m | Exempt | |
| Seasalter Post Office And Convenience Store CT5 4ES | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jan 2024 |
| Siena Co-operative Ltd T/A The Southern Co-Operative Limited CT5 4AX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Homing Club House Ltd CT5 4BU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Caroline Close (3); On or near St Margaret'S Close (2); On or near Macdonald Parade (2); On or near Hazelmere Road (2); On or near Jayne Walk (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 43% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 70% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 40% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 46% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 21% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 7 to 8 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
Hazelmere Road · Macdonald Parade · Dorset Close · Hazlemere Road · Caroline Close · Eden Road · Jayne Walk · Anthony Crescent · St Margaret's Close · Florence Avenue · St Alphege Close · Royal Native Way
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.