Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

OLD PALACE ROAD, CT4 5BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD PALACE ROAD, CT4 5BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

306

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 51,000 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT4 5BU 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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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

CT4 5BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £275k, 70% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

CT4 5BU is a sought-after residential area on Old Palace Road, 0.3km from Patrixbourne in Canterbury. Administratively it sits within Nailbourne ward and the Canterbury constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT4, CT4 5BU offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% 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: Average house prices are around £275k. 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 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00122297 (shared with 20 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 5BU. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 275,000

1 sales · Mean £ 275,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

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

Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School

Good407 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Mama Feelgoods0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bekesbourne0.8 km
  • Canterbury4.3 km
  • Adisham4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Cranmer Close0.4 km
  • Cranmer Close0.4 km