Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

HIGH STREET, CT5 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, CT5 1AY.

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Population

148

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CT5 1AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £135k.

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

CT5 1AY is an active urban area on High Street, 0.4km from Lower Island in Whitstable. Administratively it sits within Gorrell ward and the Canterbury constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CT5 1AY offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 139 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CT5 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00122201 (shared with 16 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 CT5 1AY. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.9%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 135,000

1 sales · Mean £ 135,000

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

Crime around CT5 1AY is above average at 139 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting382
Violence and sexual offences108
Anti-social behaviour80
Criminal damage and arson52
Other theft19

school Local Schools

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Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School

Outstanding204 pupils0.0 km
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Whitstable Junior School

Good253 pupils0.2 km
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St Alphege Church of England Infant School

Good188 pupils0.3 km
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Westmeads Community Infant School

Requires Improvement156 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable

Good391 pupils1.0 km
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Joy Lane Primary Foundation School

Good600 pupils1.0 km
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The Whitstable School

Good1035 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Sayaki Trading Ltd0.9 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.1 km
  • M&Co0.1 km
  • Staines Farm Shop0.1 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.4 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Cliftonville House0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Porto Wine Bar0.4 km
  • The East Kent0.3 km
  • The Old Neptune0.3 km
  • The Peter Cushing0.2 km
  • The Royal Naval Reserve0.2 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

45 nearby
  • Garage Coffee Ltd0.2 km
  • Canterbury & District Indoor Bowling Association0.6 km
  • Please Sir0.1 km
  • Samphire0.3 km
  • Star Of Bengal0.3 km
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-Op Stores0.4 km
  • Sainsburys Local0.2 km
  • Co-Op Late Store0.3 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Food Of Thailand0.6 km
  • Four Seasons Take Away0.5 km
  • Harbour Street Tapas0.4 km
  • Browns And Co0.4 km
  • Jim's Of Whitstable Ltd0.0 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Whitstable0.6 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe3.0 km
  • Herne Bay6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • St Alphege Church0.0 km
  • St Alphege Church0.0 km
  • Library0.2 km
  • Library0.3 km
  • The Stable Yard0.3 km