CT5 1BW is an active urban area on Middle Wall, 0.3km from Lower Island in Whitstable. Administratively it sits within Gorrell ward and the Canterbury constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 135 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £342k.
Census 2021 statistics for CT5 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00122201 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MIDDLE WALL, CT5 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDDLE WALL, CT5 1BW.
148
47
£ 42,800 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CT5 1BW — age 47, 38% ownership, 61% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £342k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT5 1BW. 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
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 342,500
3 sales · Mean £ 346,166
Flat
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT5 1BW is above average at 135 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.
school Local Schools
Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School
Whitstable Junior School
St Alphege Church of England Infant School
Westmeads Community Infant School
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable
The Whitstable School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Sayaki Trading Ltd0.8 km
- Holland & Barrett0.2 km
- M&Co0.2 km
- Staines Farm Shop0.1 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.5 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Cliftonville House0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Porto Wine Bar0.5 km
- The East Kent0.3 km
- The Old Neptune0.3 km
- The Peter Cushing0.1 km
- The Royal Naval Reserve0.3 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Garage Coffee Ltd0.1 km
- Canterbury & District Indoor Bowling Association0.6 km
- Please Sir0.2 km
- Samphire0.3 km
- Star Of Bengal0.3 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Op Stores0.4 km
- Sainsburys Local0.2 km
- Co-Op Late Store0.2 km
- Iceland0.2 km
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 Ltd0.1 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitstable0.7 km
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe3.1 km
- Herne Bay6.6 km
Bus Stops
- St Alphege Church0.0 km
- St Alphege Church0.1 km
- Library0.1 km
- Library0.2 km
- Cromwell Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT51BW · Data under Open Government Licence