Teynham Drive Whitstable, Canterbury
6 addresses across 3 postcodes (CT5), about 150 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 5602031.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 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 Whitstable, about 340 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Tankerton Circus Gardens, is about 560 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 11 to 14 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Whitstable Medical Practice, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away.
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 32 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 C (52% 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): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- 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)
- The St John Home, 1 Gloucester Road, Whitstable: up to 7 homes, permissioned (140 m)
- 1-3 St Annes Road, Whitstable, CT5 2DN: up to 4 homes, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- The Arcade Site, Beach Walk, Whitstable: up to 7 homes, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at Belmont Road, Whitstable, CT5 1QJ, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Belmont Yard, Belmont Road, Whitstable, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- The Tile Warehouse and Former Boat Storage Yard, Sea Street/Sea Wall, Whitstable, CT5 1AN, permissioned (950 m (0.6 miles))
- 124 & Adjoining Middle Wall, Whitstable: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Tankerton Road Car Park & Garage, Whitstable: up to 17 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
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, 0 at medium risk and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT5 2EG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CT5 2EQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CT5 2EH | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 11 m and 14 m above sea level (13 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT5 2EG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT5 2EH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT5 2EQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Whitstable 877,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 340 m |
| Chestfield and Swalecliffe 108,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Herne Bay 835,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Railway Station Whitstable | 230 m |
| Bus or coach station | Keynes College University of Kent | 7.5 km (4.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Car Park Railway Avenue | 320 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 33.5 km (21 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 80.7 km (50 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Whitstable Medical Practice | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tyrrell & Jones Whitstable | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whitstable Dental Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Whitstable & Tankerton Hospital | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Kent Police | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Cash machines | *Deposit & Withdrawal* The Cooperative Food Whitstable Cashzone | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tankerton Circus Gardens 620 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 4,180 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,120 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 290 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,370 m² | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of All Saints, a listed building (Grade II*), 410 m (0.3 miles) south-east. 53 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 All Saints | Listed building, Grade II* | 410 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Intertidal Wreck at Tankerton Beach | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church | World Heritage Site | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Paddock | Wetland | 900 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Tankerton Beach | Beach | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Tankerton Slopes | Cliff or slope | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Whitstable Street | Wetland | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Trench Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Shrub Hill | Hill | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 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 | 5 | 6 |
1 of the street's 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 220 m | No published inspection |
| Westmeads Community Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Whitstable School | Secondary | 11–18 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitstable Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Alphege Church of England Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Swalecliffe Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Joy Lane Primary Foundation School | Primary | 1–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D & L Apiaries CT5 2DY | Farmers/growers | 140 m | Exempt | |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic School CT5 2EY | School/college/university | 230 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Kindergarten Kids Ltd At St Marys Primary School CT5 2EY | School/college/university | 230 m | 4 Good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| The Chocolate Box CT5 1RB | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 21 Dec 2023 |
| The Old Station Nursery CT5 1LJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 4 Good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Golden Moon CT5 1RD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Fiveways CT5 2DT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jul 2025 |
| The Monument CT5 1PH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| All Saints Church Hall CT5 1PG | Other catering premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| 3RD Whitstable (All Saints) Scout Group CT5 1PG | Other catering premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| All Saints District Church Council CT5 1PG | Other catering premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Tralee Rest Home CT5 2AB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Siena Co-operative Ltd T/A The Southern Co-Operative Limited CT5 2AA | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| The Whitstable Play Cafe CT5 1NQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Whitstable Masonic Club CT5 1NA | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Gloucester Road (7); On or near Castle Road (5); On or near Strangford Road (5); On or near Clare Road (4); On or near The Bridge Approach (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 21% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
- CT5 2EG: 3 addresses
- CT5 2EQ: 2 addresses of 11 in the postcode
- CT5 2EH: 1 address of 50 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Gann Road · Athol Road · Teynham Road · Station Road · The Bridge Approach · Gloucester Road · Clare Road · Queen's Road · Baliol Road · Strangford Road · Old Bridge Road · Westmeads Road
All the streets in CT5 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.