CT6 5AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.6km from Herne Bay in Herne Bay. Administratively it sits within Heron ward and the North Thanet constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CT6 5AE offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CT6 5AE are sourced from Output Area E00122268 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, CT6 5AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, CT6 5AE.
215
37
£ 32,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CT6 5AE — age 37, 41% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT6 5AE. The average age is 37.2. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT6 5AE is above average at 106 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Herne Bay Junior School
Herne Bay Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.2 km
- Boyces Bakery0.1 km
- MFG Herne Bay0.4 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.1 km
- The Tiny Sweet Shop0.1 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Vivid Night Club0.2 km
- Masonic Temple0.3 km
- Herne Bay Angling Association0.4 km
- Herne Bay Blind Club0.3 km
- Cains Pier Arcade0.9 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
60 nearby- A Casa Mia0.2 km
- Hudsons Smash & Brew0.1 km
- The Chimney Pot0.1 km
- The Kings Hall0.4 km
- Grapevine0.8 km
- + 55 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- The Cooperative Food Group Ltd0.0 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Bay Kebabs & Burgers0.2 km
- Britannia Fish Bar0.2 km
- Kirstys Krusts0.2 km
- New Hong Kong Take Away0.2 km
- Dre's Caribbean Kitchen0.7 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Aqua Bay Guest House0.5 km
- Evening Tide0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Herne Bay1.3 km
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe4.7 km
- Whitstable7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Canterbury Road Corner0.0 km
- Canterbury Road Corner0.0 km
- Canterbury Road Corner0.1 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT65AE · Data under Open Government Licence