CT3 postcode: what it's like to live there
The CT3 district covers Ash (Dover), Hersden, Aylesham. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 8 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£398k
England £300k
Recorded crime
55
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
5.1 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£39,941
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
68%
of homes
Council tax
£2,502
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
13 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in CT3
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£490k
Semi-detached
£302k
Terraced
£260k
Flat
£220k
Primary schools in CT3
- Adisham Church of England Primary School · CT3 3JW · Report card 2025: Strong or better in every area · Top 14% in England
- Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School · CT3 2JD · Improved significantly (2025) · Bottom 36% in England
- Aylesham Primary School · CT3 3BS · Remains Good (Concerns) (2023)
- Chislet Church of England Primary School · CT3 4DU · Good (2022) · Bottom 33% in England
- Goodnestone Church of England Primary School · CT3 1PQ · Good (2024)
- Hoath Primary School · CT3 4LA · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 18% in England
- Littlebourne Church of England Primary School · CT3 1XS · Some aspects not as strong (2024) · Bottom 35% in England
- Preston Primary School · CT3 1HB · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 24% in England
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham · CT3 3AS · Remains Good (2021) · Top 32% in England
- Water Meadows Primary School · CT3 4HS · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 44% in England
- Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School · CT3 1RN · Outstanding in every area (2025)
- Wingham Primary School · CT3 1BD · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 23% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- Orion Spires · CT2 0HD · Good (2023) · Bottom 5% in England
- Barton Manor School · CT1 1SU · Good or better in every area (2025)
- St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury · CT1 3EN · Good (2023) · Bottom 23% in England
- Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School · CT1 3EW · Remains Good (2023) · Top 5% in England
- Barton Court Grammar School · CT1 1PH · Standards maintained (2024) · Top 5% in England
- Sandwich Technology School · CT13 0FA · Report card 2026: Urgent improvement in some areas · Bottom 6% in England
Fee-paying schools in CT3
- St Faith's At Ash School Limited · CT3 2HH · Inspected by ISI
Nurseries and pre-schools in CT3
- Wingham Pre-School · CT3 1BD
- Chislet & District Playgroup · CT3 4LA · Good (Ofsted)
- Hersden Under 5's · CT3 4HS
- Littlebourne Ladybirds Pre-School · CT3 1XS · Good (Ofsted)
- Baby Kaleidascope · CT3 3BE
- Blossom Tree Early Education · CT3 3AA
- Kaleidascope Childcare · CT3 3AS · Good (Ofsted)
- Sunshine Corner Nursery · CT3 3BS · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in CT3
- Ash Surgery · CT3 2HD
- Aylesham Medical Practice · CT3 3BB
Neighbourhoods in CT3
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of CT3 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash & Wingham | 42% | £398k | Very low | 15 min |
| Hoath, Hersden & Littlebourne | 32% | £409k | Low | 11 min |
| Aylesham & Elvington | 19% | £280k | Average | 10 min |
| Bridge, Bishopsbourne & Barham | 4% | £450k | Very low | 22 min |
Questions
Where is the CT3 postcode?
CT3 covers 8 neighbourhoods in Ash (Dover), Hersden, Aylesham, with 791 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in CT3?
The typical home price across CT3's neighbourhoods is £398k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in CT3?
12 primary and 0 secondary state schools have a CT3 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.