Link Road Sturry, Canterbury
3 addresses across 3 postcodes (CT2), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5600760.
- 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 9% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Sturry, about 510 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Sturry Road Community Park, is about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 32 to 34 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sturry Surgery, about 390 m away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 49 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (42% of about 650 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): Canterbury and surrounding area. Dated 25.02.2015 effective 25.02.2016.
- 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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT2 0NP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CT2 0NR | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
| CT2 0PJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 32 m and 34 m above sea level (33 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT2 0NP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT2 0NR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT2 0PJ | 100% | 9% | 9% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sturry 112,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Canterbury West 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Canterbury East 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Homewood Road Sturry | 320 m |
| Bus or coach station | Keynes College University of Kent | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Sturry Road Park And Ride | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 42.1 km (26 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 89.2 km (55 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sturry Surgery | 390 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sturry Pharmacy | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sturry Dental Practice | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | St Martin's Hospital | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Canterbury Police Station | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | *Deposit & Withdrawal* Asda Canterbury Cashzone | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Sturry Road Community Park 20 ha | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,120 m² | 50 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 70 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,110 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The School Hall, a listed building (Grade I), 760 m (0.5 miles) south-west. 34 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The School Hall | Listed building, Grade I | 760 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Church of St Nicholas | Listed building, Grade I | 830 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church | World Heritage Site | 3.9 km (2.5 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hoades Wood | Wood | 520 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Staines Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Westbere Marshes | Wetland | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Reed Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Stodmarsh Valley | Valley | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) east |
| Bingley Island | Island | 5 km (3.1 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 3 |
1 of the street's 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sturry Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 220 m | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Orion Spires | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sturry Pre-School CT2 0NR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2024 |
| The Butcher Of Brogdale CT2 0NJ | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Co-Op CT2 0EA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Meadow Road (12); On or near Broadlands (10); On or near Park View (9); On or near Woodside Road (6); On or near Ince Road (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 47% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 38% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
- CT2 0NP: 1 address of 9 in the postcode
- CT2 0NR: 1 address of 33 in the postcode
- CT2 0PJ: 1 address of 39 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Meadow Road · Risdon Close · Rowan Close · Paffard Close · Sleigh Road · Cedar Road · Hudson Close · Park View · Ince Road · Broadlands · Woodside Road · Delaware Close
All the streets in CT2 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.