Marley Fields Hoath, Canterbury
11 addresses across 3 postcodes (CT3), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5605909.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £775,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (B: 9).
- 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 B; Band D in Canterbury costs £2,419 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Herne Bay, about 4.6 km (2.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Broomfield Community Park, is about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 34 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sturry Surgery, about 4.2 km (2.6 miles) away.
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 8 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | £775,000 | £385,000 | £815,000 |
| 2021 | 5 | £667,500 | £270,000 | £675,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2022 | 6 CT3 4FY | Semi-detached | £385,000 | New build. |
| 22 Apr 2022 | 7 CT3 4FY | Detached | £775,000 | New build. |
| 19 Apr 2022 | 5 CT3 4FY | Semi-detached | £375,000 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Feb 2022 | 4 CT3 4FY | Detached | £815,000 | New build. |
| 15 Dec 2021 | 3 CT3 4FY | Detached | £675,000 | New build. |
| 27 Aug 2021 | 2 CT3 4FY | Detached | £667,500 | New build. |
| 31 Jul 2021 | 1 CT3 4FY | Detached | £675,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2021 | 8 CT3 4FY | Semi-detached | £300,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2021 | 9 CT3 4FY | Semi-detached | £270,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 174 m². Most common: House, detached (5); House, semi-detached (4). Built: 2020 (9). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9).
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 (51% of about 870 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, HOATH, RUSHBOURNE AND TILE LODGE (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): ROSARY FARMHOUSE, WOODVIEW.
- 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
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 addresses are about 34 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT3 4FY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT3 4LA | 100% | 8% | 8% | 0% |
| CT3 4NF | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Herne Bay 835,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Sturry 112,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Chestfield and Swalecliffe 108,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | None within 800 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Bus or coach station | Keynes College University of Kent | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | Smart Charge Charging Station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 42 km (26 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 88.9 km (55 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Sturry Surgery | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Hollytree Pharmacy | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Anele De Novo Dental Practice | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Queen Victoria Hospital (Herne Bay) | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | Kent Police | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Herne Bay - Reculver Road, Beltinge Cashzone | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Broomfield Community Park 6.0 ha | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,140 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,060 m² | 220 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of the Holy Cross, a listed building (Grade II*), 270 m south-west. 13 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of the Holy Cross | Listed building, Grade II* | 270 m south-west |
| Maypole Thatch | Listed building, Grade II* | 680 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church | World Heritage Site | 8.3 km (5.1 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Walmers Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Homersham Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| Stodmarsh Valley | Valley | 3.2 km (2 miles) south |
| Westbere Marshes | Wetland | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south |
| Beltinge Beach | Beach | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 90 m | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Chislet Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chislet & District Playgroup CT3 4LA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 60 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jan 2016 |
| Caterlink-Hoath Primary School CT3 4LA | School/college/university | 120 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other crime | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Barn Close (5); On or near Hall Place (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 55% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 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 | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 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 | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
- CT3 4FY: 9 addresses
- CT3 4LA: 1 address of 18 in the postcode
- CT3 4NF: 1 address of 5 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Hall Place · Barn Close · Mill Road · The Old Hop Barn · Marley Lane · School Lane
All the streets in CT3 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.