Highstead, Chislet, Canterbury
House prices, sold prices and local information for CT3 4LX.
At a glance
7 property sales on Highstead, Chislet, Canterbury have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 22 May 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £619,400. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Highstead compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Highstead has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CT3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £619,400 | 22 May 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £498,700 | 17 Dec 2021 |
Sold prices on Highstead
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gables, Highstead CT3 4LX | 22 May 2025 | £810,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Little Acre, Highstead CT3 4LX | 10 Oct 2024 | £970,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| April Cottage, Highstead CT3 4LX | 21 Sep 2023 | £427,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Highstead Cottage, Highstead CT3 4LX | 17 Dec 2021 | £562,400 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Maytree Cottage, Highstead CT3 4LX | 9 Apr 2020 | £550,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| April Cottage, Highstead CT3 4LX | 10 Feb 2017 | £340,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| The Thatched Cottage, Highstead CT3 4LX | 20 Dec 2016 | £435,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| April Cottage, Highstead | £340,000 (Feb 2017) → £427,000 (Sep 2023) | +26% over 7 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Highstead
Crime
8 crimes were reported within about a mile of Highstead in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 6 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Highstead is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Coast from Whitstable to Herne Bay Flood alert area
- Chislet Marshes and Wade Marsh Flood alert area
- Coast from Whitstable to Margate Flood alert area
- Groundwater flooding in East Kent Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Highstead
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reculver Church of England Primary School 444 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Chislet Church of England Primary School 104 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Hoath Primary School 106 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School 318 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–7 | Outstanding Report | 1.7 mi |
| Herne Church of England Junior School 375 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Herne Bay Junior School 371 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 2.4 mi |
| Herne Bay Infant School 259 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 2.4 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Herne Bay station 2.7 mi · 55 min walk
- Sturry station 4.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min walk
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe station 4.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Heart in Hand Corner (W-bound, Margate Road) 10 min walk
- Heart in Hand Corner (N-bound, Heart in Hand Road) 10 min walk
GP surgeries
- Park Surgery
116 Kings Road, Herne Bay · 2.6 mi - The Heron Medical Practice
Heron Medical Practice, 161 Station Road, Herne Bay · 2.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 83.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 517 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 28.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,352 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 93% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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