Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

WATERLOO ROAD, CT5 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERLOO ROAD, CT5 1BP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CT5 1BP spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £587k. Property prices are trending up 35.0% year-on-year.

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

CT5 1BP is an active urban area on Waterloo Road, 0.3km from Lower Island in Whitstable. Administratively it sits within Gorrell ward and the Canterbury constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CT5 1BP offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (142 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £587k, up 35.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT5 1BP 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 1BP. 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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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 675,000

1 sales · Mean £ 675,000

Semi-Detached

£ 500,000

2 sales · Mean £ 500,000

Terraced

£ 374,500

2 sales · Mean £ 374,500

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

Crime rates near CT5 1BP are high at 142 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.

Shoplifting202
Violence and sexual offences91
Anti-social behaviour73
Criminal damage and arson49
Other theft18

school Local Schools

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Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School

Outstanding204 pupils0.2 km
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Whitstable Junior School

Good253 pupils0.3 km
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St Alphege Church of England Infant School

Good188 pupils0.5 km
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Westmeads Community Infant School

Requires Improvement156 pupils0.5 km
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Joy Lane Primary Foundation School

Good600 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable

Good391 pupils1.1 km
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The Whitstable School

Good1035 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Sayaki Trading Ltd1.0 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.2 km
  • M&Co0.1 km
  • Staines Farm Shop0.1 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.6 km
  • + 24 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Cliftonville House0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Porto Wine Bar0.4 km
  • The East Kent0.5 km
  • The Old Neptune0.2 km
  • The Peter Cushing0.3 km
  • The Royal Naval Reserve0.1 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

45 nearby
  • Garage Coffee Ltd0.3 km
  • Canterbury & District Indoor Bowling Association0.5 km
  • Please Sir0.1 km
  • Samphire0.2 km
  • Star Of Bengal0.2 km
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-Op Stores0.6 km
  • Sainsburys Local0.1 km
  • Co-Op Late Store0.4 km
  • Iceland0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Food Of Thailand0.5 km
  • Four Seasons Take Away0.6 km
  • Harbour Street Tapas0.3 km
  • Browns And Co0.6 km
  • Jim's Of Whitstable Ltd0.2 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Whitstable0.8 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe3.2 km
  • Herne Bay6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • St Alphege Church0.2 km
  • Horsebridge0.2 km
  • St Alphege Church0.2 km
  • The Stable Yard0.2 km
  • Harbour Street0.3 km