Maple Close Rough Common, Canterbury
47 addresses across 1 postcode (CT2), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5600804.
25 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £405,000 across 1 sale. 29 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 18, E: 6). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Canterbury costs £2,419 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises. The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 2.1 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Dukes Meadow, is about 900 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 62 to 69 m above sea level. 3 of its 47 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is University Medical Centre, about 1.2 km away. About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 67% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £405,000 | £405,000 | £405,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £368,000 | £368,000 | £368,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £337,000 | £337,000 | £337,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £344,000 | £344,000 | £344,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £295,000 | £290,000 | £300,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £272,000 | £272,000 | £272,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £249,995 | £249,995 | £249,995 |
| 2010 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £173,000 | £140,000 | £206,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 2025 | 18 CT2 9BX | Terraced | £405,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2023 | 23 CT2 9BX | Terraced | £370,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2022 | 2 CT2 9BX | Semi-detached | £368,000 | |
| 10 Sep 2021 | 25 CT2 9BX | Semi-detached | £337,000 | |
| 9 Mar 2021 | 26 CT2 9BX | Other | £1,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Dec 2020 | 24 CT2 9BX | Terraced | £344,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2019 | 15 CT2 9BX | Semi-detached | £290,000 | |
| 2 Aug 2019 | 32 CT2 9BX | Semi-detached | £300,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2016 | 28 CT2 9BX | Semi-detached | £265,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2015 | 24 CT2 9BX | Terraced | £272,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2014 | 25 CT2 9BX | Semi-detached | £249,995 | |
| 6 Apr 2010 | 25 CT2 9BX | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 5 Sep 2008 | 32 CT2 9BX | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2007 | 16 CT2 9BX | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2007 | 15 CT2 9BX | Semi-detached | £206,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2006 | 1 CT2 9BX | Semi-detached | £181,500 | |
| 2 Jun 2006 | 23 CT2 9BX | Terraced | £224,000 | |
| 4 Nov 2005 | 19 CT2 9BX | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2003 | 25 CT2 9BX | Semi-detached | £175,995 | |
| 25 Jun 2003 | 25 CT2 9BX | Semi-detached | £175,995 | |
| 30 May 2003 | 27 CT2 9BX | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2002 | 25 CT2 9BX | Flat or maisonette | £149,950 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Aug 2001 | 32 CT2 9BX | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 19 Nov 1999 | 32 CT2 9BX | Semi-detached | £96,500 | |
| 9 Dec 1996 | 29 CT2 9BX | Semi-detached | £60,000 |
Energy performance certificates
29 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 40 m². Most common: Flat (16); House, semi-detached (13). Built: 1967-1975 (20); 1950-1966 (7); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (16); owner-occupied (11); rented (social) (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 D (22% of about 510 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 47 addresses are between 62 m and 69 m above sea level (68 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT2 9BX | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Canterbury West 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km |
| Canterbury East 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km | |
| Chartham 103,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m, 13 within 800 m; nearest Churchwood Close Rough Common | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Keynes College University of Kent | 1.4 km |
| Car parks | Toddlers Cove Car Park | 2.2 km |
| EV charging points | PoGo Charge | 2.4 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 39.6 km |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 86.8 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest University Medical Centre | 1.2 km |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Giles Lane Pharmacy | 1.2 km |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Castle Street Dental Practice | 1.3 km |
| Hospital | Kent & Canterbury Hospital | 3.9 km |
| Police station | Canterbury Police Station | 3.0 km |
| Cash machines | Rontec - Wincheap Cashzone | 2.6 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Dukes Meadow 3.5 ha | 900 m |
| Play area | Unnamed 3,040 m² | 1.2 km |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 7.3 ha | 350 m |
| Allotments | Hillside Avenue Allotments 2,890 m² | 920 m |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 44 | 47 |
3 of the street's 47 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blean Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m | No published inspection |
| The Canterbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km | No published inspection |
| The Canterbury Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.8 km | 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 |
| The Archbishop's School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rough Common Post Office CT2 9DA | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2024 |
| Rough Common Store CT2 9DA | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Rough Common Pre School CT2 9BS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 4 Good | 13 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lovell Road (7); On or near Rough Common Road (6); On or near New Road (3); On or near Ross Gardens (2); On or near Sidney Cooper Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 67% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 86% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings Rough Common Store (retailers - other, CT2 9DA) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 21 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- CT2 9BX: 47 addresses of 48 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Ross Gardens · Stockwood Chase · Firtree Close · Sidney Cooper Close · Lovell Road · Church Wood Close · Ravenscourt Road
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.