Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

CLIFTON ROAD, CT5 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLIFTON ROAD, CT5 1DQ.

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

279

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

CT5 1DQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £477k, 58% 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 £477k. Property prices are trending up 18.3% year-on-year.

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

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

For families considering a move, CT5 1DQ represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £477k, up 18.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT5 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00122207 (shared with 5 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 1DQ. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 490,000

5 sales · Mean £ 559,500

Terraced

£ 420,000

9 sales · Mean £ 425,932

Flat

£ 188,000

2 sales · Mean £ 188,000

Detached

£ 655,000

2 sales · Mean £ 655,000

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

Crime around CT5 1DQ is above average at 113 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.

Shoplifting349
Violence and sexual offences71
Anti-social behaviour47
Criminal damage and arson36
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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St Alphege Church of England Infant School

Good188 pupils0.2 km
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Whitstable Junior School

Good253 pupils0.2 km
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Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School

Outstanding204 pupils0.4 km
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Joy Lane Primary Foundation School

Good600 pupils0.6 km
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Westmeads Community Infant School

Requires Improvement156 pupils0.9 km
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The Whitstable School

Good1035 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable

Good391 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Sayaki Trading Ltd0.5 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.5 km
  • M&Co0.5 km
  • Staines Farm Shop0.5 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.7 km
  • + 19 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Cliftonville House0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Porto Wine Bar0.8 km
  • The East Kent0.1 km
  • The Old Neptune0.5 km
  • The Peter Cushing0.3 km
  • The Rose In Bloom1.0 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Garage Coffee Ltd0.3 km
  • Canterbury & District Indoor Bowling Association1.0 km
  • Please Sir0.6 km
  • Samphire0.7 km
  • Star Of Bengal0.7 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-Op Stores0.1 km
  • Sainsburys Local0.6 km
  • Co-Op Late Store0.2 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Food Of Thailand1.0 km
  • Four Seasons Take Away0.2 km
  • Harbour Street Tapas0.8 km
  • Browns And Co0.3 km
  • Jim's Of Whitstable Ltd0.4 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Harwich Street0.1 km
  • Library0.1 km
  • Cromwell Road0.2 km
  • Harwich Street0.2 km
  • Library0.2 km