The Firs, Hersden, Canterbury
House prices, sold prices and local information for CT3 4HT.
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At a glance
4 property sales on The Firs, Hersden, Canterbury have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £302,500. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £261,875. Recorded sale prices on The Firs range from £210,000 to £302,500. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on The Firs compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Firs has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CT3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 4 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 4 | £261,875 | 29 Jan 2026 |
Sold prices on The Firs
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6, The Firs CT3 4HT | 29 Jan 2026 | £302,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, The Firs CT3 4HT | 13 May 2022 | £295,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, The Firs CT3 4HT | 3 Dec 2021 | £240,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, The Firs CT3 4HT | 28 Jun 2017 | £210,000 | 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.
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Schools near The Firs
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Meadows Primary School 188 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Orion Spires 620 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Hoath Primary School 106 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Sturry Church of England Primary School 414 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Chislet Church of England Primary School 104 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| Junior King's School 333 pupils | Other independent school Church of England | 2–14 | Report | 2.0 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, shops and health
Train stations
- Sturry station 1.9 mi · 37 min walk
- Bekesbourne station 3.8 mi · 1 hr 16 min walk
- Herne Bay station 3.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Sycamores (opp, Island Road) 1 min walk
- The Sycamores (adj, Island Road) 1 min walk
- Chislet Gardens (adj, Island Road) 3 min walk
- Chislet Gardens (opp, Island Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Sturry Surgery
53 Island Road, Sturry, Canterbury · 1.5 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Sturry - Island Road · 1.9 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Sturry Express · 1.9 mi
- Iceland Iceland Stour RP Canterbury · 2.8 mi
- Marks and Spencer Simply Food M&S Maybrook Canterbury SF · 2.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Sturry Pharmacy · 1.9 mi
Dentists
- Sturry Dental Practice · 1.9 mi
- Wingham Dental Practice · 3.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 64.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 18.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 17.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 854 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,245 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 55% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 55% | 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.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 90% | 92% |
Share of homes across Canterbury with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. 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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Who lives around The Firs
Ethnic group
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89.8% | 89.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 5.2% | 4.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2% | 2.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.2% | 2.5% |
Religion
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 42% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.6% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 7% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | – |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 87.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 10.2% | 12.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 28.2% | 33.1% |
| No qualifications | 19.7% | 16.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.8% | 21.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.6% | 8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 4.9% |
| Other qualifications | 2.5% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.9% | 47% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 34.7% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 39% | 42.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 35.6% | 26.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 13.8% | 10% |
| No cars or vans in household | 11.6% | 20.8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Canterbury.
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