The Poplars, Hersden, Canterbury
House prices, sold prices and local information for CT3 4EZ.
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At a glance
5 property sales on The Poplars, Hersden, Canterbury have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £197,500. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £220,000. That is 47% below the Canterbury average of £370,545 over the same period. By property type, sales here have been 80% terraced, 20% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on The Poplars range from £185,000 to £275,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 187 streets in Canterbury with at least two sales in the last year, The Poplars ranks 179th for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on The Poplars compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CT3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 5 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 4 | £220,000 | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £260,000 | 31 Mar 2025 |
Sold prices on The Poplars
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13, The Poplars CT3 4EZ | 13 Apr 2026 | £185,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, The Poplars CT3 4EZ | 31 Mar 2026 | £210,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, The Poplars CT3 4EZ | 31 Mar 2025 | £260,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, The Poplars CT3 4EZ | 13 Aug 2021 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, The Poplars CT3 4EZ | 24 Nov 2017 | £210,000 | Terraced | 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 Poplars
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Meadows Primary School 188 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Orion Spires 620 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Hoath Primary School 106 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Chislet Church of England Primary School 104 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Sturry Church of England Primary School 414 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Junior King's School 333 pupils | Other independent school Church of England | 2–14 | Report | 2.2 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 2.1 mi · 41 min walk
- Bekesbourne station 3.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min walk
- Herne Bay station 3.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- East View (opp, Island Road) 1 min walk
- East View (adj, Island Road) 1 min walk
- The Sycamores (adj, Island Road) 4 min walk
- Canterbury Industrial Park (adj, Island Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Sturry Surgery
53 Island Road, Sturry, Canterbury · 1.7 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Sturry - Island Road · 2.1 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Sturry Express · 2.1 mi
- Iceland Iceland Stour RP Canterbury · 3.0 mi
- Marks and Spencer Simply Food M&S Maybrook Canterbury SF · 3.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Sturry Pharmacy · 2.1 mi
Dentists
- Sturry Dental Practice · 2.1 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+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 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 Poplars
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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