Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

HIGH STREET, CT6 5AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, CT6 5AE.

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Population

215

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

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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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences199
Anti-social behaviour138
Shoplifting126
Criminal damage and arson59
Other theft36

school Local Schools

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Herne Bay Junior School

Good433 pupils0.4 km
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Herne Bay Infant School

Good310 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • The Cooperative Food Group Ltd0.0 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Morrisons0.5 km
fastfood

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

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