Property market | £399,233 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is London Southend (29.5 miles) | |
Broadband | 39.6mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Ethnic diversity | White: 89.2% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 10.8% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 284 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 381 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Canterbury level) | |
Community | Median age is 38.2 | Happiness is Below Average for Kent, Average for UK | |
Crime | 4.0 burglaries per 1k people (Canterbury) | |
Commute (approx) | - London St Pancras (49 mins) - London Bridge (79 mins) - Charing Cross (90 mins) | |
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£399,233 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is London Southend (29.5 miles) | |
39.6mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 38.2 | Happiness is Below Average for Kent, Average for UK | |
Ranked 284 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 381 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Canterbury level) | |
4.0 burglaries per 1k people (Canterbury) | |
- London St Pancras (49 mins) - London Bridge (79 mins) - Charing Cross (90 mins) | |
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The property market in Whiteacre has had a steep increase over the last few years and accelerating growth. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £611,184, which is up 8.3% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £399,233 (up 6.5% on last year) , a terraced house £334,147 (up 6.0% on last year) and a flat £215,821. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £879 per month. Property prices in Whiteacre are similar to the average property prices across Kent and are a little higher compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Whiteacre, prices have increased, while prices decreased across the Kent region.
Property data is based on Canterbury level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to September 2023
County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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Rutland | £557,774 | +11.3% | £341,529 | +11.7% |
Northumberland | £333,743 | +7.3% | £183,403 | +6.1% |
Lancashire | £326,887 | +4.3% | £195,848 | +3.4% |
Leicestershire | £432,076 | +3.9% | £262,308 | +3.0% |
Derbyshire | £340,545 | +3.7% | £209,276 | +2.9% |
Oxfordshire | £706,629 | +3.5% | £450,305 | +3.5% |
Merseyside | £340,051 | +3.4% | £214,398 | +2.4% |
Gloucestershire | £536,963 | +3.4% | £330,457 | +3.4% |
Nottinghamshire | £334,429 | +2.8% | £206,257 | +2.8% |
Wiltshire | £521,688 | +2.7% | £328,877 | +3.0% |
Greater Manchester | £396,806 | +2.7% | £254,125 | +2.3% |
West Yorkshire | £351,673 | +2.5% | £210,889 | +2.0% |
West Midlands | £407,684 | +2.2% | £245,250 | +2.4% |
East Riding of Yorkshire | £326,098 | +2.2% | £203,163 | +2.1% |
Staffordshire | £364,884 | +2.1% | £221,783 | +2.1% |
Herefordshire | £434,518 | +2.1% | £276,148 | +2.2% |
South Yorkshire | £284,409 | +2.0% | £182,869 | +1.9% |
West Sussex | £686,980 | +1.9% | £441,716 | +2.3% |
Kent | £619,795 | +1.8% | £386,201 | +1.4% |
Shropshire | £404,408 | +1.8% | £252,891 | +1.8% |
Warwickshire | £515,326 | +1.8% | £299,238 | +1.3% |
Devon | £503,963 | +1.6% | £337,624 | +2.3% |
North Yorkshire | £422,027 | +1.5% | £265,231 | +1.2% |
Norfolk | £406,137 | +1.4% | £267,820 | +1.2% |
North Northamptonshire | £426,370 | +1.3% | £254,947 | +1.2% |
Buckinghamshire | £853,940 | +1.2% | £460,891 | +1.2% |
West Northamptonshire | £478,844 | +0.9% | £279,006 | +0.7% |
Hampshire | £628,455 | +0.6% | £386,140 | +1.0% |
Lincolnshire | £307,354 | +0.6% | £205,466 | +1.4% |
Worcestershire | £455,558 | +0.6% | £276,201 | +0.9% |
Essex | £586,972 | +0.4% | £379,804 | 0.0% |
Somerset | £465,131 | +0.3% | £296,160 | +0.7% |
Suffolk | £454,636 | +0.2% | £283,920 | +0.6% |
East Sussex | £595,763 | +0.1% | £385,074 | +0.4% |
Cambridgeshire | £486,349 | 0.0% | £330,028 | +0.2% |
Surrey | £957,680 | -0.2% | £546,201 | +0.7% |
Isle of Wight | £435,441 | -0.4% | £298,787 | 0.0% |
Hertfordshire | £939,983 | -0.7% | £542,021 | -0.2% |
Cornwall | £453,159 | -1.1% | £300,170 | -0.6% |
Dorset | £528,863 | -1.3% | £348,080 | -0.8% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Whiteacre, or click here to browse the longer list of Whiteacre property transactions from 2023.
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Whiteacre has one school nearby: Bodsham Church of England Primary School (Maintained school) which is a primary school based in School Hill, Ashford. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Bodsham Church of England Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (5/26/2022) | 18 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Ashford |
School | Type |
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Bodsham Church of England Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/26/2022) 18 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Station | Distance from Whiteacre | Commute options |
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Chilham A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +1% from the previous year. | 5 miles |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 70 mins - Southeastern - £663 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (88 mins - Southeastern - £663 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (99 mins - Southeastern - £663 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 106 mins - Southeastern - £663 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 116 mins - Thameslink - £663 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 139 mins - Thameslink - £663 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 165 mins - Thameslink) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 171 mins - London Overground - £663 monthly fare) View details |
Wye A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +1% from the previous year. | 5 miles |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 53 mins - Southeastern - £659 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (82 mins - Southeastern - £659 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (92 mins - Southeastern - £659 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (91 mins - Southeastern - £659 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 107 mins - Thameslink - £659 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 111 mins - Thameslink - £659 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 157 mins - Thameslink) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 165 mins - London Overground - £659 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 179 mins - Thameslink) View details |
Chartham A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +7% from the previous year. | 6 miles |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 74 mins - Southeastern - £663 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (92 mins - Southeastern - £663 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (103 mins - Southeastern - £663 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 110 mins - Southeastern - £663 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 120 mins - Thameslink - £663 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 143 mins - Thameslink - £663 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 169 mins - Thameslink) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 175 mins - London Overground - £663 monthly fare) View details |
Canterbury East A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -4% from the previous year. | 8 miles |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 97 mins - Southeastern - £161 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 100 mins - Southeastern - £161 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 110 mins - Southeastern - £161 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 111 mins - Southeastern - £161 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 113 mins - Thameslink - £161 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 117 mins - Thameslink - £161 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 146 mins - London Overground - £161 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 167 mins - Thameslink) View details |
Selling A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -11% from the previous year. | 9 miles |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 91 mins - Southeastern - £631 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 92 mins - Southeastern - £631 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 102 mins - Southeastern - £631 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 103 mins - Southeastern - £631 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 105 mins - Thameslink - £631 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 109 mins - Thameslink - £631 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 136 mins - London Overground - £631 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 159 mins - Thameslink) View details |
Westenhanger A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +4% from the previous year. | 9 miles |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 76 mins - Southeastern - £663 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (91 mins - Southeastern - £663 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (102 mins - Southeastern - £663 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 107 mins - Southeastern - £663 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 117 mins - Thameslink - £663 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 166 mins - Thameslink) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Canterbury) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
Ethnicity | % of Canterbury residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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White | 89.2% | 81.7% |
Asian | 4.1% | 9.3% |
Mixed | 2.7% | 2.9% |
Black | 2.5% | 4.0% |
Other | 1.5% | 2.1% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Canterbury consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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Intermediate occupations | 9.3% | |
Small employers and own account workers | 10.4% | |
Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 12.7% | 284 out of 573 |
Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 19.4% | |
Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 4.2% | |
Semi-routine occupations | 9.2% | |
Routine occupations | 8.3% | |
Never worked / long-term unemployed | 6.6% | 381 out of 573 |
Full-time students | 19.9% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Kent is average (62mbps). Whiteacre is slower than this, with average download speeds of 39.6mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Canterbury level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 39.6 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 93.0% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.7% |
Crime stats were found at the Canterbury level:
Type | Canterbury | UK |
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Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 93 | 93 |
Burglaries (per thousand people) | 4 | 5 |
Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 7 | 10 |
Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 1 | 1 |
Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 40 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Whiteacre.
The DEFRA API is currently reporting at least one flood warning in this area - please refer to the UK Government website for information on this.
The areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
Area | Cause | Description |
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Kent S London and E Sussex | Great Stour, East Stour, Aylesford Stream, Ruckinge Dyke, Whitewater Dyke, Stour | Communities on the Great Stour from Charing Heath to the A2070 including Ashford, communities on the East Stour, communities on the Whitewater and Ruckinge Dykes and the Aylesford Stream |
Kent S London and E Sussex | Great Stour, Stour | River Stour from the A2070 at Conningbrook Manor to Fordwich, including Wye, Godmersham, Shalmsford Street, Chartham, Canterbury and Sturry |
Kent S London and E Sussex | Groundwater | Areas at risk from Groundwater flooding including the Petham Bourne, Alkham bourne and Nailbourne including Elham, Barham, Bishopsbourne, Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne |
Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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Whiteacre, Kent Affordability: Expensive Hot property market | Semi-detached: £399,233 Detached: £611,184 | 93 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 12.7% residents in higher managerial positions 6.6% residents long-term unemployed |
Cranbrook & Sissinghurst, Kent Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £506,595 Detached: £930,366 | 67 | Primary: 3Secondary: 3 | 13.4% residents in higher managerial positions 6.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Tunbridge Wells, Kent Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Slowing property market Local John Lewis Local M&S | Semi-detached: £506,595 Detached: £930,366 | 67 | Primary: 16Secondary: 7 | 19.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.3% residents long-term unemployed |
Sevenoaks, Kent Affordability: Expensive Affluent Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £498,168 Detached: £912,277 | 66 | Primary: 10Secondary: 7 | 19.5% residents in higher managerial positions 5.7% residents long-term unemployed |
Eynsford, Kent Affordability: Expensive Affluent Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £498,168 Detached: £912,277 | 66 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 19.5% residents in higher managerial positions 5.7% residents long-term unemployed |
Swanscombe, Kent Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £465,736 Detached: £745,328 | 97 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 | 13.8% residents in higher managerial positions 6.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Appledore, Kent Affordability: Expensive Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £370,396 Detached: £613,848 | 90 | Primary: Secondary: | 12.7% residents in higher managerial positions 7.3% residents long-term unemployed |
Chilham, Kent Affordability: Expensive Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £370,396 Detached: £613,848 | 90 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 | 12.7% residents in higher managerial positions 7.3% residents long-term unemployed |
Herne Bay, Kent Affordability: Expensive Hot property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £399,233 Detached: £611,184 | 93 | Primary: 6Secondary: 2 | 9.2% residents in higher managerial positions 8.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Whitstable, Kent Affordability: Expensive Hot property market Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £399,233 Detached: £611,184 | 93 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 | 12.7% residents in higher managerial positions 6.6% residents long-term unemployed |
Canterbury, Kent Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Hot property market Local Waitrose Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £399,233 Detached: £611,184 | 93 | Primary: 11Secondary: 13 | 9.2% residents in higher managerial positions 8.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Folkestone, Kent Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £368,839 Detached: £554,572 | 92 | Primary: 14Secondary: 7 | 10.8% residents in higher managerial positions 8.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Sandwich, Kent Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £351,658 Detached: £551,182 | 93 | Primary: 2Secondary: 2 | 9.5% residents in higher managerial positions 9.2% residents long-term unemployed |
Deal, Kent Affordability: Average Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £351,658 Detached: £551,182 | 93 | Primary: 8Secondary: 3 | 8.5% residents in higher managerial positions 8.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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Whiteacre, Kent Affordability: Expensive Hot property market | Semi-detached: £399,233 Detached: £611,184 | 93 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Cranbrook & Sissinghurst, Kent Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £506,595 Detached: £930,366 | 67 | Primary: 3Secondary: 3 |
Tunbridge Wells, Kent Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Slowing property market Local John Lewis Local M&S | Semi-detached: £506,595 Detached: £930,366 | 67 | Primary: 16Secondary: 7 |
Sevenoaks, Kent Affordability: Expensive Affluent Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £498,168 Detached: £912,277 | 66 | Primary: 10Secondary: 7 |
Eynsford, Kent Affordability: Expensive Affluent Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £498,168 Detached: £912,277 | 66 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Swanscombe, Kent Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £465,736 Detached: £745,328 | 97 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 |
Appledore, Kent Affordability: Expensive Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £370,396 Detached: £613,848 | 90 | Primary: Secondary: |
Chilham, Kent Affordability: Expensive Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £370,396 Detached: £613,848 | 90 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 |
Herne Bay, Kent Affordability: Expensive Hot property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £399,233 Detached: £611,184 | 93 | Primary: 6Secondary: 2 |
Whitstable, Kent Affordability: Expensive Hot property market Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £399,233 Detached: £611,184 | 93 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 |
Canterbury, Kent Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Hot property market Local Waitrose Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £399,233 Detached: £611,184 | 93 | Primary: 11Secondary: 13 |
Folkestone, Kent Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £368,839 Detached: £554,572 | 92 | Primary: 14Secondary: 7 |
Sandwich, Kent Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £351,658 Detached: £551,182 | 93 | Primary: 2Secondary: 2 |
Deal, Kent Affordability: Average Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £351,658 Detached: £551,182 | 93 | Primary: 8Secondary: 3 |
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