CT5 1AF is a mixed residential area on Horsebridge Road, 0.5km from Lower Island in Whitstable. Administratively it sits within Gorrell ward and the Canterbury constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CT5 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00122214 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HORSEBRIDGE ROAD, CT5 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORSEBRIDGE ROAD, CT5 1AF.
232
45
£ 42,800 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT5 1AF 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CT5 1AF's 50% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT5 1AF. The average age is 44.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT5 1AF is moderate at 79 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
Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School
Westmeads Community Infant School
Whitstable Junior School
St Alphege Church of England Infant School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School
The Whitstable School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Cliftonville House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Porto Wine Bar0.2 km
- The East Kent0.6 km
- The Old Neptune0.3 km
- The Peter Cushing0.4 km
- The Royal Naval Reserve0.1 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Garage Coffee Ltd0.5 km
- Canterbury & District Indoor Bowling Association0.4 km
- Please Sir0.2 km
- Samphire0.0 km
- Star Of Bengal0.1 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Op Stores0.7 km
- Sainsburys Local0.1 km
- Co-Op Late Store0.6 km
- Iceland0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Food Of Thailand0.4 km
- Four Seasons Take Away0.8 km
- Harbour Street Tapas0.1 km
- Browns And Co0.7 km
- Jim's Of Whitstable Ltd0.3 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Holland & Barrett0.2 km
- M&Co0.2 km
- Staines Farm Shop0.2 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.5 km
- East Quay Ices0.6 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitstable0.7 km
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe3.1 km
- Herne Bay6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Horsebridge0.0 km
- The Stable Yard0.0 km
- Harbour Street0.1 km
- St Alphege Church0.3 km
- St Alphege Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT51AF · Data under Open Government Licence