Queens View St Dunstan's, Canterbury
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (CT2), about 30 m long. USRN 5605787.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £625,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1).
- 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 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 Canterbury West, about 550 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Westgate Gardens, is about 200 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 18 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Canterbury Health Centre, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 49% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 62 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £625,000 | £625,000 | £625,000 |
| 2018 | 4 | £492,500 | £400,000 | £585,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2021 | 2 CT2 8FG | Semi-detached | £625,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2018 | 4 CT2 8FG | Semi-detached | £400,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2018 | 3 CT2 8FG | Semi-detached | £435,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2018 | 1 CT2 8FG | Semi-detached | £585,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2018 | 2 CT2 8FG | Semi-detached | £550,000 |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 112 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (1). Built: 2012 onwards (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 C (38% of about 810 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 60A London Road, Canterbury, CT2 8JZ, permissioned (350 m)
- 43 Queens Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8BA, permissioned (360 m)
- Rosemary Lane Car Park, Rosemary Lane, Canterbury: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- White Horse Lane, Canterbury: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- 27 Castle Street, Canterbury, CT1 2PX: up to 7 homes, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Hawks Lane Car Park, Hawks Lane, Canterbury: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Castle Street Car Park, Canterbury: up to 54 homes, not permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- St Johns Lane Car Park, St Johns Lane, Canterbury: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
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.
Groundwater flooding is possible in 2 of these postcodes: an address there is in a groundwater flood alert area.
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 8FG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | possible |
| CT2 8AY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | possible |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 18 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT2 8AY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT2 8FG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Canterbury West 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Canterbury East 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Sturry 112,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Queens Avenue Canterbury | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Canterbury | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Toddlers Cove Car Park | 260 m |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 41.5 km (26 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 88.7 km (55 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Canterbury Health Centre | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Prx Pharmacy | 320 m |
| NHS dentists | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Dunstan's Dental Practice | 300 m |
| Hospital | Kent & Canterbury Hospital | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Canterbury Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 49 High Street Lloyds Bank | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Westgate Gardens 1.8 ha | 200 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Dane John Gardens 2.4 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,220 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Victoria Memorial Recreation Ground 4.9 ha | 90 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.0 ha | 60 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 9 parks and gardens, 8.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is City wall and bastion in Westgate Gardens, a scheduled monument, 290 m east. 666 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 27 of them Grade I and 36 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| City wall and bastion in Westgate Gardens | Scheduled monument | 290 m east |
| House of Agnes Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 320 m north-east |
| The Church of St Dunstan's Without the West Gate | Listed building, Grade I | 340 m north |
| The Roper Gate | Listed building, Grade II* | 340 m north-east |
| 77, 78 and 79, St Dunstan's Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 340 m north-east |
| Greyfriars, Canterbury | Scheduled monument | 510 m (0.3 miles) east |
| City wall (site) and ditch on Rheims Way | Scheduled monument | 530 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Dane John Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 840 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church | World Heritage Site | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bingley Island | Island | 450 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Solleys Orchard | Wood | 670 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Golden Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| The Grove | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Realm Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 5 |
5 of the street's 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Canterbury Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | 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 Canterbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| 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 |
| St Stephen's Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Stephen's Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Archbishop's School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barton Court Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Corner CT2 8BS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Unicorn Inn CT2 8BS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Sep 2025 |
| St Dunstans Church Hall CT2 8LS | Other catering premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2014 |
| Canterbury Lodge CT2 8JZ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 300 m | 5 Very good | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Canterbury Umbrella CT1 2DB | Other catering premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| St Dunstans Costcutter CT2 8BY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 310 m | 5 Very good | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Marinos Fish Bar CT2 8BN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 4 Good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Acacia Lodge CT2 8LF | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 310 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Eight Bells CT2 8LN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Jan 2025 |
| House Of Agnes CT2 8BN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Boyces Bakery Ltd CT2 8BZ | Manufacturers/packers | 330 m | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Chop Chop Chinese Takeaway CT2 8BT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Leo's Sandwich Bar CT2 8AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Ahlan Market CT2 8BZ | Retailers - other | 340 m | 4 Good | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Cafe Des Amis Du Mexique Limited CT2 8AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Whitehall Bridge Road (16); On or near Whitehall Road (11); On or near Whitehall Close (9); On or near Queens Avenue (8); On or near Cross Street (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 30% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 45% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 27% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 24% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 49% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
Queens Avenue · Crown Gardens · Mead Way · Whitehall Gardens · Whitehall Close · St Dunstan's Terrace · Whitehall Bridge Road · Orchard Street · Princes Way · Cross Street · Ryde Street · New Street
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.