CT5 1DL 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.
For serious buyers, CT5 1DL is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Residents average 55 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 131 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £755k.
Census 2021 statistics for CT5 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00122208 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST CLIFF, CT5 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST CLIFF, CT5 1DL.
182
55
£ 42,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT5 1DL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
CT5 1DL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £755k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £755k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT5 1DL. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 755,000
2 sales · Mean £ 755,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT5 1DL is above average at 131 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
Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School
Westmeads Community Infant School
The Whitstable School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Sayaki Trading Ltd0.4 km
- Holland & Barrett0.6 km
- M&Co0.6 km
- Staines Farm Shop0.6 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.8 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Cliftonville House0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Porto Wine Bar0.9 km
- The East Kent0.3 km
- The Old Neptune0.5 km
- The Peter Cushing0.3 km
- The Rose In Bloom0.9 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Garage Coffee Ltd0.3 km
- Please Sir0.6 km
- Samphire0.7 km
- Star Of Bengal0.7 km
- Thirst Love Cafe1.0 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Op Stores0.3 km
- Sainsburys Local0.6 km
- Co-Op Late Store0.3 km
- Iceland0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Four Seasons Take Away0.3 km
- Harbour Street Tapas0.8 km
- Browns And Co0.4 km
- Jim's Of Whitstable Ltd0.5 km
- Nomad Pizza Whitstable0.5 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitstable1.0 km
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe3.3 km
- Herne Bay6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Harwich Street0.2 km
- Harwich Street0.2 km
- Library0.3 km
- Cromwell Road0.3 km
- Library0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT51DL · Data under Open Government Licence