Postcode Analysis Thanet, South East

CANTERBURY ROAD WEST, CT12 5DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANTERBURY ROAD WEST, CT12 5DU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

314

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

CT12 5DU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 29.2% year-on-year.

home £363,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT12 5DU is a sought-after residential area on Canterbury Road West, 0.8km from Cliffsend in Minster (Thanet). Administratively it sits within Cliffsend and Pegwell ward and the South Thanet constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT12, CT12 5DU offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £363k, up 29.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT12 5DU are sourced from Output Area E00125125 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT12 5DU. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 285,000

2 sales · Mean £ 285,000

Detached

£ 282,500

6 sales · Mean £ 294,666

Semi-Detached

£ 317,500

5 sales · Mean £ 333,200

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CT12 5DU is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences19
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Pegwell Bay Service Station0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ramsgate2.9 km
  • Minster3.4 km
  • Dumpton Park4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Cliff View Road0.1 km
  • Cliff View Road0.2 km
  • Arundel Road0.2 km
  • Arundel Road0.3 km
  • Clive Road0.4 km