Manor Close Canterbury
52 addresses across 2 postcodes (CT1), about 280 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5600800.
- Sales: 38 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £447,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 24 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 10, E: 6).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 76% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 920 m (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 36 to 43 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 52 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Canterbury Health Centre, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 420 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 59 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 | £447,500 | £447,500 | £447,500 |
| 2023 | 1 | £445,000 | £445,000 | £445,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £415,000 | £415,000 | £415,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £355,000 | £340,000 | £370,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £390,000 | £390,000 | £390,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £318,000 | £318,000 | £318,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £253,000 | £231,000 | £275,000 |
| 2013 | 4 | £250,000 | £185,000 | £250,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £196,750 | £196,750 | £196,750 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov 2024 | 17 CT1 3XA | Detached | £447,500 | |
| 22 Aug 2023 | 27 CT1 3XA | Detached | £445,000 | |
| 26 May 2022 | 28 CT1 3XA | Detached | £415,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2021 | 5 CT1 3XA | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2020 | 4 CT1 3XA | Detached | £370,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2020 | 12 CT1 3XA | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2019 | 18 CT1 3XA | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 3 Dec 2018 | 8 CT1 3XA | Detached | £390,000 | |
| 13 Dec 2016 | 3 CT1 3XA | Semi-detached | £318,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2014 | 37 CT1 3XA | Terraced | £231,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2014 | 21 CT1 3XA | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 19 Jul 2013 | 30 CT1 3XA | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2013 | 36 CT1 3XA | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 31 May 2013 | 32 CT1 3XA | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 25 Jan 2013 | 38 CT1 3XA | Terraced | £185,000 | |
| 2 Nov 2012 | 14 CT1 3XA | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2010 | 35 CT1 3XA | Semi-detached | £196,750 | |
| 25 Nov 2008 | 37 CT1 3XA | Semi-detached | £101,250 | |
| 1 Sep 2008 | 38 CT1 3XA | Terraced | £188,000 | |
| 4 Jan 2008 | 4 CT1 3XA | Detached | £249,995 | |
| 2 Jul 2007 | 41 CT1 3XA | Semi-detached | £189,995 | |
| 23 Jan 2004 | 40 CT1 3XA | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2003 | 15 CT1 3XA | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2002 | 3 CT1 3XA | Semi-detached | £154,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2002 | 12 CT1 3XA | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2001 | 14 CT1 3XA | Semi-detached | £124,000 | |
| 29 May 2001 | 35 CT1 3XA | Semi-detached | £118,500 | |
| 8 Oct 1999 | 17 CT1 3XA | Detached | £107,500 | |
| 19 Mar 1999 | 40 CT1 3XA | Semi-detached | £68,000 | |
| 24 Sep 1998 | 21 CT1 3XA | Semi-detached | £76,250 | |
| 10 Mar 1998 | 37 CT1 3XA | Semi-detached | £62,000 | |
| 7 Jan 1998 | 2 CT1 3XA | Semi-detached | £84,500 | |
| 5 Sep 1997 | 5 CT1 3XA | Detached | £76,500 | |
| 24 Apr 1997 | 17 CT1 3XA | Detached | £87,500 | |
| 10 Mar 1997 | 1 CT1 3XA | Detached | £86,000 | |
| 22 Aug 1996 | 4 CT1 3XA | Detached | £78,000 | |
| 22 Aug 1996 | 35 CT1 3XA | Semi-detached | £64,000 | |
| 18 Oct 1995 | 20 CT1 3XA | Semi-detached | £66,000 |
Energy performance certificates
24 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 109 m². Most common: House, detached (20); House, semi-detached (4). Built: 1983-1990 (14); 1976-1982 (5); 1967-1975 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (17); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (19 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 D (36% of about 970 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 52 addresses are between 36 m and 43 m above sea level (40 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT1 3XA | 100% | 78% | 100% | 0% |
| CT1 3XJ | 100% | 67% | 76% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Canterbury East 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Canterbury West 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Chartham 103,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ashenden Close Thanington | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Canterbury | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Toddlers Cove Car Park | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 42.2 km (26 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 87.6 km (54 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Canterbury Health Centre | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Morrisons Pharmacy | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | A1 Dental Surgery | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Kent & Canterbury Hospital | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Canterbury Police Station | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Rontec - Wincheap Cashzone | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 680 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Thanington Recreation Ground 4.4 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,330 m² | 360 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Nicholas, a listed building (Grade II*), 500 m (0.3 miles) north. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Nicholas | Listed building, Grade II* | 500 m (0.3 miles) north |
| City wall (site) and ditch on Rheims Way | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Canterbury Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Site of church and graveyard of St Mary de Castro | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Dane John Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church | World Heritage Site | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tonford Lake | Lake or reservoir | 790 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Swan Lake | Lake or reservoir | 950 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Larkey Valley Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Golden Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Bingley Island | Island | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Bigbury Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.8 | 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 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 47 | 52 |
5 of the street's 52 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wincheap Foundation Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Canterbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Canterbury Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lark View Care Home CT1 3UR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 50 m | 5 Very good | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily CT1 3ZL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 280 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Thanington Neighbourhood Resource Centre CT1 3XD | Other catering premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Manor Close (41); On or near Stranger'S Lane (15); On or near Ashenden Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 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) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Ashenden Close · Gipps Avenue · Athelstan Road · Stranger's Lane · Hancock Way · Windsor Road · Fairbrass Way · Broadbank Way · Vipan Way · Bramley Avenue · Tyler Walk · Stranger's Close
All the streets in CT1 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.