Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

HIGH STREET, CT6 5AF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

471

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT6 5AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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1/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

CT6 5AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 22% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £145k.

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

CT6 5AF is an up-and-coming urban area 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 5AF offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 122 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 5AF are sourced from Output Area E00122263 (shared with 41 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 5AF. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.3%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 145,000

1 sales · Mean £ 145,000

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

Crime around CT6 5AF is above average at 122 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 offences227
Anti-social behaviour145
Shoplifting127
Criminal damage and arson63
Other theft36

school Local Schools

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Herne Bay Junior School

Good433 pupils0.3 km
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Herne Bay Infant School

Good310 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.1 km
  • Boyces Bakery0.1 km
  • MFG Herne Bay0.4 km
  • Savers Health & Beauty0.1 km
  • The Tiny Sweet Shop0.1 km
  • + 21 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Vivid Night Club0.1 km
  • Masonic Temple0.3 km
  • Herne Bay Angling Association0.3 km
  • Herne Bay Blind Club0.3 km
  • Cains Pier Arcade0.8 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

62 nearby
  • A Casa Mia0.1 km
  • Hudsons Smash & Brew0.1 km
  • The Chimney Pot0.0 km
  • The Kings Hall0.5 km
  • Grapevine0.7 km
  • + 57 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • The Cooperative Food Group Ltd0.1 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Morrisons0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Bay Kebabs & Burgers0.1 km
  • Britannia Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Kirstys Krusts0.1 km
  • New Hong Kong Take Away0.1 km
  • Dre's Caribbean Kitchen0.6 km
  • + 22 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Aqua Bay Guest House0.5 km
  • Evening Tide0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Bay1.2 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe4.6 km
  • Whitstable7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Canterbury Road Corner0.1 km
  • Canterbury Road Corner0.1 km
  • Fire Station0.1 km
  • Canterbury Road Corner0.1 km
  • Fire Station0.1 km