CT5 1DJ is an active urban area on West Cliff, 0.4km from Lower Island in Whitstable. Administratively it sits within Gorrell ward and the Canterbury constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 126 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for CT5 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00122208 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST CLIFF, CT5 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST CLIFF, CT5 1DJ.
182
55
£ 42,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT5 1DJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CT5 1DJ spans multiple life stages — average age 55, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT5 1DJ. The average age is 54.7. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT5 1DJ is above average at 126 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
St Alphege Church of England Infant School
Whitstable Junior School
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School
Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School
Westmeads Community Infant School
The Whitstable School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Sayaki Trading Ltd0.4 km
- Holland & Barrett0.7 km
- M&Co0.6 km
- Staines Farm Shop0.6 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.9 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Cliftonville House0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Porto Wine Bar1.0 km
- The East Kent0.3 km
- The Old Neptune0.5 km
- The Peter Cushing0.4 km
- The Rose In Bloom0.8 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Garage Coffee Ltd0.4 km
- Please Sir0.7 km
- Samphire0.8 km
- Star Of Bengal0.8 km
- Thirty Nine0.4 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Op Stores0.3 km
- Sainsburys Local0.7 km
- Co-Op Late Store0.3 km
- Iceland0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Four Seasons Take Away0.3 km
- Harbour Street Tapas0.9 km
- Browns And Co0.4 km
- Jim's Of Whitstable Ltd0.5 km
- Nomad Pizza Whitstable0.6 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitstable1.0 km
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe3.4 km
- Herne Bay6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Harwich Street0.3 km
- Harwich Street0.3 km
- Tollgate Close0.3 km
- Library0.3 km
- Tollgate0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT51DJ · Data under Open Government Licence