Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

HIGHAM LANE, CT4 5AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHAM LANE, CT4 5AY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

317

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 51,000 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT4 5AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CT4 5AY's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £410k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £410k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT4 5AY is a sought-after residential area on Higham Lane, 0.1km from Higham Lane in Bridge. Administratively it sits within Nailbourne ward and the Canterbury constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT4, CT4 5AY offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £410k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CT4 5AY are sourced from Output Area E00122299 (shared with 10 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 CT4 5AY. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 204,000

4 sales · Mean £ 193,250

Detached

£ 760,000

1 sales · Mean £ 760,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

CT4 5AY has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School

Good407 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Bridgeway Stores Ltd0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Pig At Bridge Place0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Bridge Arms0.9 km
  • The Red Lion Inn0.7 km
  • Plough & Harrow Inn0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Gomez Canteens0.8 km
  • Mahoneys0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bekesbourne2.3 km
  • Adisham4.6 km
  • Canterbury5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Higham Lane0.1 km
  • Higham Lane0.1 km
  • The Steps0.3 km
  • The Steps0.3 km
  • Highland Court0.5 km