CT5 1AE is a mixed residential area on Harbour Street, 0.3km from Whitstable in Whitstable. Administratively it sits within Gorrell ward and the Canterbury constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CT5 1AE offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £369k, down 20.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CT5 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00122213 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARBOUR STREET, CT5 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARBOUR STREET, CT5 1AE.
191
38
£ 42,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT5 1AE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CT5 1AE — age 38, 47% ownership, 47% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (38) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 20.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT5 1AE. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 417,000
7 sales · Mean £ 439,571
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT5 1AE is moderate at 68 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.
school Local Schools
Westmeads Community Infant School
Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School
Whitstable Junior School
St Alphege Church of England Infant School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable
The Whitstable School
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Porto Wine Bar0.1 km
- The East Kent0.8 km
- The Old Neptune0.6 km
- The Peter Cushing0.6 km
- The Royal Naval Reserve0.3 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Garage Coffee Ltd0.7 km
- Canterbury & District Indoor Bowling Association0.1 km
- Please Sir0.4 km
- Samphire0.3 km
- Star Of Bengal0.2 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Op Stores0.9 km
- Sainsburys Local0.4 km
- Co-Op Late Store0.8 km
- Iceland0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Food Of Thailand0.1 km
- Four Seasons Take Away1.0 km
- Harbour Street Tapas0.2 km
- Browns And Co0.8 km
- Jim's Of Whitstable Ltd0.5 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Holland & Barrett0.4 km
- M&Co0.4 km
- Staines Farm Shop0.4 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.5 km
- East Quay Ices0.3 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitstable0.6 km
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe2.9 km
- Herne Bay6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Harbour0.1 km
- Harbour0.1 km
- Harbour0.2 km
- Harbour Street0.2 km
- The Stable Yard0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT51AE · Data under Open Government Licence