Elm Wood West, Whitstable
House prices, sold prices and local information for CT5 2QS.
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At a glance
14 property sales on Elm Wood West, Whitstable have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 4 Dec 2024. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £356,786. By property type, sales here have been 50% semi-detached, 36% detached, 14% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Elm Wood West range from £248,000 to £525,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Elm Wood West compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Elm Wood West has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CT5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 14 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 7 | £356,786 | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Detached | 5 | £422,590 | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Terraced | 2 | £259,000 | 12 Mar 2021 |
Sold prices on Elm Wood West
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26, Elm Wood West CT5 2QS | 4 Dec 2024 | £525,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Elm Wood West CT5 2QS | 29 Nov 2024 | £375,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Elm Wood West CT5 2QS | 15 Aug 2023 | £400,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 30, Elm Wood West CT5 2QS | 14 Apr 2022 | £430,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 25, Elm Wood West CT5 2QS | 12 Mar 2021 | £270,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24, Elm Wood West CT5 2QS | 26 Feb 2021 | £453,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 23, Elm Wood West CT5 2QS | 1 Oct 2020 | £300,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Elm Wood West CT5 2QS | 18 Mar 2020 | £320,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Elm Wood West CT5 2QS | 26 Feb 2020 | £320,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Elm Wood West CT5 2QS | 20 Dec 2019 | £325,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 21, Elm Wood West CT5 2QS | 10 Nov 2017 | £248,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Elm Wood West CT5 2QS | 6 Sep 2017 | £387,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Elm Wood West CT5 2QS | 19 Apr 2017 | £395,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, Elm Wood West CT5 2QS | 16 Mar 2016 | £379,950 | 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 Elm Wood West
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swalecliffe Community Primary School 492 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable 301 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| The Whitstable School 1,112 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Westmeads Community Infant School 183 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| ISP School Whitstable 16 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–16 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Thornden Wood Primary School 337 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School 226 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| St Alphege Church of England Infant School 206 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–7 | Good Report | 1.7 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
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe station 0.2 mi · 4 min walk
- Whitstable station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
- Herne Bay station 2.4 mi · 48 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Wheatsheaf (opp, Herne Bay Road) 2 min walk
- The Wheatsheaf (o/s, Herne Bay Road) 2 min walk
- Kemp Road (opp, Herne Bay Road) 3 min walk
- Kemp Road (adj, Herne Bay Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Whitstable Medical Practice
Estuary View Medical Centre, Estuary View Business Park, Whitstable · 2.6 mi - The Heron Medical Practice
Heron Medical Practice, 161 Station Road, Herne Bay · 2.6 mi - Park Surgery
116 Kings Road, Herne Bay · 2.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Whitstable · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Tankerton Rd Express · 0.8 mi
- Tesco Extra Tesco Whitstable Extra · 1.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Cromwell Road Whitstable · 1.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Swalecliffe Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Tankerton Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 1.3 mi
Dentists
- Swalecliffe Dental Centre · 0.2 mi
- Chestfield Dental Practice · 0.3 mi
- Tankerton Road (dental Surgery) · 0.5 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 10 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 | 10 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 92.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 647 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 10.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 50.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 38.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,413 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 40% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 40% | 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 Elm Wood West
Ethnic group
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 89.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.4% | 4.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 2.5% |
Religion
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 57% | 46.6% |
| No religion | 34.8% | 42% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 7% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | – |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.8% |
Country of birth
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 87.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.5% | 12.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 31.2% | 33.1% |
| No qualifications | 20.8% | 16.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.2% | 21.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.6% | 12.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.3% | 8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| Other qualifications | 3.3% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.9% | 47% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 34.7% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 48.1% | 42.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 30.6% | 26.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11% | 10% |
| No cars or vans in household | 10.3% | 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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