The Drove, Chestfield, Whitstable
House prices, sold prices and local information for CT5 3NX, CT5 3NY, CT5 3NT.
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At a glance
15 property sales on The Drove, Chestfield, Whitstable have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £925,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £806,346. That is 107% above the Whitstable average of £447,055 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 87% detached, 13% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on The Drove range from £565,000 to £1,215,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 102 streets in Whitstable with at least two sales in the last year, The Drove ranks 3rd for average price, putting it in the top 10%.
House prices on The Drove compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CT5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 17 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £806,346 | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £628,500 | 3 Jun 2026 |
Sold prices on The Drove
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsmans Cottage, The Drove CT5 3NT | 3 Jun 2026 | £635,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Meadowside, Chestfield Farm Court, The Drove CT5 3NX | 16 Jan 2026 | £1,215,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Serenus, The Drove CT5 3NY | 31 Oct 2025 | £400,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Oak Lodge, The Drove CT5 3NY | 17 Oct 2025 | £800,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Kennel Meadow Cottage, The Drove CT5 3NT | 30 May 2025 | £460,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Mancroft, The Drove CT5 3NY | 26 Mar 2025 | £645,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Huntsmans Cottage, The Drove CT5 3NT | 18 Dec 2024 | £622,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Brookfield, The Drove CT5 3NT | 30 Sep 2021 | £880,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Greenways, The Drove CT5 3NY | 16 Feb 2021 | £700,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Meadowside, Chestfield Farm Court, The Drove CT5 3NX | 9 May 2018 | £930,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| Beacon House, Chestfield Farm Court, The Drove CT5 3NX | 12 Jan 2018 | £955,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| Bayeux House, Chestfield Farm Court, The Drove CT5 3NX | 6 Oct 2017 | £960,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| The Brackens, The Drove CT5 3NX | 6 Oct 2017 | £645,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| Farthings, The Drove CT5 3NY | 2 Oct 2017 | £565,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Red Roofs, The Drove CT5 3NX | 14 Jul 2017 | £685,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Barnside, Chesterfield Farm Court, The Drove CT5 3NX | 12 Jun 2017 | £825,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| Colindale, The Drove CT5 3NY | 29 Apr 2016 | £677,500 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsmans Cottage, The Drove | £622,000 (Dec 2024) → £635,000 (Jun 2026) | +2% over 1 yr |
| Meadowside, Chestfield Farm Court, The Drove | £930,000 (May 2018) → £1,215,000 (Jan 2026) | +31% over 8 yrs |
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Schools near The Drove
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swalecliffe Community Primary School 492 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Thornden Wood Primary School 337 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| The Whitstable School 1,112 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable 301 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Hampton Primary School 679 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Westmeads Community Infant School 183 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Herne Bay High School 1,507 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| St Alphege Church of England Infant School 206 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–7 | Good Report | 1.9 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 0.6 mi · 11 min walk
- Whitstable station 1.6 mi · 33 min walk
- Herne Bay station 2.2 mi · 44 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Willow Way (adj, Chestfield Road) 5 min walk
- Willow Way (opp, Chestfield Road) 5 min walk
- Golf Club (adj, Chestfield Road) 5 min walk
- The Leas (adj, Chestfield Road) 7 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Heron Medical Practice
Heron Medical Practice, 161 Station Road, Herne Bay · 2.6 mi - Whitstable Medical Practice
Estuary View Medical Centre, Estuary View Business Park, Whitstable · 2.6 mi - Park Surgery
116 Kings Road, Herne Bay · 2.7 mi
Supermarkets
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Whitstable · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Extra Tesco Whitstable Extra · 1.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Tankerton Rd Express · 1.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Cromwell Road Whitstable · 1.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Swalecliffe Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 1.3 mi
- Tankerton Pharmacy · 1.4 mi
Dentists
- Chestfield Dental Practice · 0.4 mi
- Swalecliffe Dental Centre · 0.6 mi
- Tankerton Road (dental Surgery) · 1.1 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 9 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 | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 95.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 3.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 791 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 11.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 49.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 39.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,907 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 19% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 19% | 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 Drove
Ethnic group
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.1% | 89.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.6% | 4.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.7% | 2.5% |
Religion
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 61.6% | 46.6% |
| No religion | 30.5% | 42% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 7% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 87.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 7.3% | 12.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 36.4% | 33.1% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 16.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.8% | 21.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.2% | 12.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.1% | 8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| Other qualifications | 3.2% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.3% | 47% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 34.7% |
| Fair health | 13% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 41.5% | 26.5% |
| 1 car or van in household | 35% | 42.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 18.1% | 10% |
| No cars or vans in household | 5.4% | 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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