CT5 1DW is an active urban area on Nelson Road, 0.3km from Lower Island in Whitstable. Administratively it sits within Gorrell ward and the Canterbury constituency.
For families considering a move, CT5 1DW represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 131 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £347k.
Census 2021 statistics for CT5 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00122205 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NELSON ROAD, CT5 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NELSON ROAD, CT5 1DW.
258
42
£ 42,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT5 1DW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CT5 1DW — age 42, 72% ownership, 27% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £347k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT5 1DW. The average age is 42.5. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 347,500
2 sales · Mean £ 347,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT5 1DW 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
Whitstable Junior School
St Alphege Church of England Infant School
Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School
Westmeads Community Infant School
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School
The Whitstable School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Sayaki Trading Ltd0.7 km
- Holland & Barrett0.3 km
- M&Co0.3 km
- Staines Farm Shop0.3 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.6 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Cliftonville House0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Porto Wine Bar0.6 km
- The East Kent0.2 km
- The Old Neptune0.4 km
- The Peter Cushing0.1 km
- The Royal Naval Reserve0.4 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Garage Coffee Ltd0.1 km
- Canterbury & District Indoor Bowling Association0.8 km
- Please Sir0.3 km
- Samphire0.5 km
- Star Of Bengal0.5 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Op Stores0.3 km
- Sainsburys Local0.3 km
- Co-Op Late Store0.1 km
- Iceland0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Food Of Thailand0.8 km
- Four Seasons Take Away0.3 km
- Harbour Street Tapas0.6 km
- Browns And Co0.3 km
- Jim's Of Whitstable Ltd0.2 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitstable0.7 km
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe3.1 km
- Herne Bay6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Library0.0 km
- Library0.1 km
- Cromwell Road0.1 km
- St Alphege Church0.2 km
- St Alphege Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT51DW · Data under Open Government Licence