Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne
Canterbury 010 · 4 sub-areas · 7,285 residents
Canterbury 010 is a largely residential part of Canterbury, home to around 7,285 people and skewing noticeably older than most of the city. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,112 a month — slightly below the national two-bedroom median — and the area stands out for its high owner-occupation rate, with nearly three in four households owning their home.
Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne is a mid-density neighbourhood of Canterbury in the South East region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,260 a month for a typical home.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne in Canterbury
Living in Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne
Canterbury 010 sits on the quieter, more settled end of the city's housing spectrum. Where other parts of Canterbury attract students and young renters, this area is dominated by families and older residents — the kind of place where most people have been in their homes for years rather than months. Around one in four residents is aged 65 or over, and the overall feel reflects that: lower turnover, more owner-occupied streets, fewer late-night venues.
Rents are modest by South East standards. A two-bedroom home runs about £1,112 a month, roughly in line with the national average and comfortably below what you'd pay in most of coastal Kent's more tourist-facing towns. One-bedroom properties come in around £860, and three-bedroom homes average £1,343. If you're buying, the median sale price is around £365,000 — that's meaningful but not unusual for the wider Canterbury area. You'd need roughly six years to save a deposit at average local earnings.
The people who live here are predominantly long-term owner-occupiers. Around 72% own their home, compared to a national ownership rate that has fallen well below that in recent decades. Private renters make up just over 15% of households, and social housing accounts for around 11%. The degree-educated share — nearly 37% — suggests a professionally settled population, even if local workplace salaries (around £29,300 at the median) are modest relative to qualifications.
Practically, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4.5 km away, so most people drive or cycle. Car use dominates, with nearly 58% of residents commuting by car. Working from home is also above average here, at nearly 30% of residents. Broadband coverage is reasonable, with just under 58% of premises able to access gigabit speeds. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the area.
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Frequently asked
- Is Canterbury 010 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled residential area that suits people looking for stability over city buzz. Owner-occupation is high, crime is below the national average, and rents are reasonable for the South East. The trade-off is limited walkable amenities and a heavy reliance on the car for most errands and commuting.
- What is the rent in Canterbury 010?
- A one-bedroom home averages around £860 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,112, and a three-bedroom around £1,343. Rents rose by roughly 5.3% over the past year. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices rather than a large direct sample.
- Is Canterbury 010 safe?
- Canterbury 010 records around 57.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year — noticeably below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's one of the calmer parts of the Canterbury area, reflecting its older demographic and high proportion of long-term owner-occupiers.
- What's the commute from Canterbury 010 to Canterbury city centre?
- Most residents drive — nearly 58% commute by car, and the nearest rail station is about 4.5 km away. Public transport use is low at around 4.5% of commuters. Almost 30% of residents work from home, which softens the commuting picture considerably for those in flexible roles.
- Who lives in Canterbury 010?
- Mostly older, settled owner-occupiers. Around 46% of residents are aged 50 or over, and nearly three in four households own their home. It's not a student or young-professional area — the population skews toward families and retirees who have lived in the neighbourhood for years.
- What schools are near Canterbury 010?
- There are 7 schools within 2 km, but only around 12% of those are rated Good or Outstanding. The nearest Outstanding school is approximately 5.1 km away. Families prioritising school quality should check catchment boundaries carefully before committing.
- Is Canterbury 010 good for working from home?
- It's reasonably well set up for it. Nearly 30% of residents already work from home, and gigabit broadband reaches just under 58% of premises. No properties fall below the minimum universal service standard. The quiet residential character also suits home working better than denser, noisier parts of the city.